Some psych patients wait days in hospital ERs, report says Jul 4, 2008
A 54-year-old man only days removed from an open heart surgery said he had to curl up on the floor of a reception area, where he was kept awake by fighting between patients and security guards. Emergency physicians at other hospitals describe conditions far less grim, but they uniformly agreed that a hospital waiting room is rarely a comfortable place for someone in a psychological crisis. (MSNBC -- Health)
New rules could hinder cardiology expansion at St. John Jul 3, 2008
Girth VonPhister wrote on Jul 2, 2008 6:49 PM:" What you people in favor of this disaster-in-waiting fail to realize is that a very high percentage of angioplasties re-occlude and in fact worsen, necessitating immediate, emergent open heart surgery to re-establish coronary blood flow. Something which neither the physicians here in town or St. John are capable of handling. I'm with Local Mom. Take me to St.V's where experience means the difference between life and death. ". lola*in*longview wrote... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dealing with diabetes a daily battle Jul 2, 2008
They include compromised kidneys, a hemorrhaged eye and open heart surgery. McCune is no longer in denial, but in a partnership with all her doctors to manage her diabetes. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sportsplex striders; Close-knit walking group racking up the miles Jul 2, 2008
I had open heart surgery and I attribute my improved health to my walking. Amthor, 76, started walking in 1991, and has walked with friend Russ Soffredine at the Sportsplex since 2000. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Heart surgeon leaves Jefferson Regional Medical Center for UPMC Jun 28, 2008
Since 2002, Jefferson's open heart surgery program has flourished, with an increasing number of bypass operations at a time when the operations at big city hospitals have declined sharply. kmamula@bizjournals. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Tomaskis to ride as July 4th parade marshals; Couple appreciates supportive community Jun 28, 2008
In February 2007, per a doctor s recommendation, Steve underwent open heart surgery and had the valves on the right side of his heart replaced. From there he spent six weeks at Otsego Memorial Hospital in cardiac rehab. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kanchana Kauffman Jun 27, 2008
passed away from complications of open heart surgery, Tuesday June 24, 2008, at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was born June 15, 1964, in Thailand. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Nigerian faces life imprisonment in Britain for Killing Ghanaian Jun 26, 2008
He died despite the efforts of a doctor to perform open heart surgery in the garage forecourt where he collapsed. When Dauda was arrested five weeks later, he initially said he had not been at the pub and spent the evening visiting a mosque and then a friends house. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
HealthGrades releases Fifth Annual Women's Health in American Hospitals study Jun 24, 2008
To be included in the analysis, hospitals had to have a program to perform open heart surgery and transfer out less than 10 percent of their stroke patients. Ratings for individual hospitals, as well as the full study, were posted today to HealthGrades' consumer Web site. (EurekAlert!)
'Patching' a hole in the heart Jun 13, 2008
"Before, patients would have open heart surgery and we'd suture a patch over the defect," said Dr. Patricio Fernandez, a pediatric cardiologist at St. Alexius. Such a surgery meant a hospital stay and pain and discomfort. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Family friend finds body of missing man in Yough Jun 12, 2008
"I know this river," said Mr. Brown, a disabled construction worker who had open heart surgery earlier this year. "I knew where the current may have taken him. That's why we looked where we did. "Sometimes the amateurs can succeed where the professionals cannot," he added, referring to the efforts of professional diver who searched for Mr. Cottrill on Monday and Tuesday. During an interview in Ohiopyle on Monday afternoon, Sherry Cottrill described her son as a talented handyman who helped his... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gophers LB recruit has serious heart condition Jun 11, 2008
The middle linebacker from Champlin Park High, whom coach Tim Brewster heralded as the backbone of the well-regarded 2008 recruiting class, will have open heart surgery on June 26 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to either replace or repair his aortic valve. He was born with the abnormal valve, which prevents his heart from pumping blood efficiently. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Sam Maresh tackles adversity Jun 11, 2008
Sam Maresh is a top recruit for the Minnesota Gophers football team and it looks like his play will be delayed by open heart surgery to repair a congenital heart defect. If all goes well Sam will be able to return to the game. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sam Maresh to undergo Open-Heart Surgery Jun 11, 2008
Sam Maresh, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound linebacker, will undergo open heart surgery June 26th after a doctor discovered a congenital heart defect, an aortic valve with a serious leak and an enlarged ventricle. Maresh held a news conference at Champlin Park to discuss a recently discovered medical condition. (GoldenSports.net)
Sam Maresh to Talk About Heart Condition Jun 11, 2008
has an enlarged aortic root and was told that he would need to undergo open heart surgery to repair or replace his valve and also to fix his aorta and surgery is scheduled for June 26th. Maresh was twice named the Northwest Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year. (GoldenSports.net)
More of this story Jun 8, 2008
After speaking with doctors and taking another look at her X-rays, an open heart surgery was scheduled for Bell on a Friday. The operation went smoothly, and everything went according to plan, Baker said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Open-heart surgery program closer to reality Jun 6, 2008
In 2006, Gwinnett produced the second most adult open heart surgery patients in its region, which includes Fulton, Cobb and DeKalb, the documents stated. GMC's director of cardiology called the news "absolutely delightful.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Franklin's CFO quitting Jun 6, 2008
"The budget is about to go through open heart surgery and she's one of the only people with a medical degree.". The council has until the end of June to adopt Franklin's budget proposal or make changes that the mayor can agree with. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McCain and Obama Square Off Jun 5, 2008
Obama as POTUS is like having a plumber perform open heart surgery. It just will not happen. (Human Events Online)
'Cyborg Engineering' For Coronary Bypass Grafts Jun 4, 2008
According to the National Institutes of Health, coronary artery bypass grafting is the most common open heart surgery in the United States, with 500,000 procedures performed each year. It is one of only a few surgical options to treat coronary artery disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. (Science Daily)
Medical Condition Ends Holloway's Basketball Career May 31, 2008
He had life-saving open heart surgery on Sept. 22 at Jewish Hospital to repair the wall of his aorta and his aortic valve. During a routine physical examination the prior day, Holloway was admitted to the hospital after an echocardiogram detected the heart condition. (Uoflsports.com)
Friends work to help special child (9) May 30, 2008
Charli Anna was placed in Cardiac ICU and had open heart surgery on Feb. 18. According to her Web site at Caring Bridge the surgery was long and even more extensive than doctors anticipated because they had to fix one of the holes in her heart with a device that will eventually grow into the tissue. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Methodist Sugar Land celebrates a decade of service in Fort Bend May 29, 2008
With the hospital s growth and expansion in recent years, area residents now have convenient access to services such as open heart surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, angioplasty and bladder reconstruction. The focus of continuing expansion efforts includes the hospital s centers of excellence in cardiology, oncology, neurosciences and urology. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Fish: Clemens saga weaves tangled web in Houston May 22, 2008
Tom Pettitte, 58, said he was a desperately ill man after having open heart surgery in 1998 and has been on disability ever since. He said doctors told him he suffered a heart attack on the operating table two years ago. (ESPN -- Baseball)
New Device For Elderly With Heart Valve Failure May 21, 2008
20, 2008) Interventional cardiologists now offer a minimally-invasive transcatheter valve replacement procedure for patients with congenital heart disease that doesn't involve open heart surgery ... 20, 2006) A new method of treating mitral regurgitation (MR), the leaking of blood through the mitral valve into the heart chamber, provides a less-invasive alternative to open heart surgery. (Science Daily)
Bypass Not To Blame For Heart Patients' Mental Decline, Study Suggests May 21, 2008
17, 1997) Physicians at Duke University Medical Center have found that patients who experience mental impairment after open heart surgery are more likely to carry the gene that predisposes people to. (May 2, 2007) Variants of two genes involved in the inflammatory system appear to protect patients from suffering a decline in mental function following heart. (Science Daily)
Writer signs book today about justice gone wrong May 18, 2008
SURGERY MILESTONE: The 5,000th open heart surgery at Kaweah Delta Medical Center was performed last week by Dr. Frederick Mayer, the center reported. The medical center started doing open heart surgeries in 1996 and does about 450 a year. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Financier in 'Duke' case sentenced to 8+ years May 17, 2008
Appearing pale and looking frail after recently having open heart surgery, Kontogiannis called his actions a mistake. He tearfully told Burns, I just hope the opportunity is given to me to make good with the people I let down. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Million could dump private health cover: AMA May 15, 2008
" And guess what, he "would certainly like to see more money from the Commonwealth to offset the changes in health insurance arrangements coming out of this budget"!! Source: www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/15/2245227.htm (0) chalkie: 15 May 2008 11:45:33am ... but we are, as a nation, certainly dumb enough to be stuck in this either public finding or public insurance model.The crux of this issue is finding, and the fact that some 60% of one's health expenditure comes in the final year of... (ABC Online)
Maury Regional launches Mended Hearts program May 15, 2008
It is unique because it allows former patients to give personal support and encouragement to new patients on how to live a healthy, productive life after open heart surgery ... Trained volunteers who have experienced a cardiac event such as open heart surgery, visit heart patients in the hospital to listen, share experiences and answer questions while empathizing with the patients and their families. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mitral Valve Leak Repaired Through Tiny Puncture Hole Using Live 3D Images May 13, 2008
Methodist offers this combination treatment as an alternative to open heart surgery ... Sashi Guthikonda and Neal Kleiman, interventional cardiologists at Methodist, recently used a catheter to close a leak surrounding a 65 year old patient s mitral valve, rather than exposing her to a potential 4th open heart surgery ... Many physicians and cardiologists don t know this procedure is available at all, but closing a leaky valve this way saves our patients from the trauma of open heart surgery,... (Science Daily)
The Sealy News has compiled a list of candidates running for office on the Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees and the Sealy City Council. Included in this section are candidates' responses to a questionnaire about themselves and also their responses to issues of importance. May 9, 2008
Tenacity - Four years ago I had open heart surgery consisting of five bypasses. My doctors offered to authorize 100% disability toward retirement. (Sealy News, TX)
Hunger: Meet Ali Kamara from Freetown May 7, 2008
This week, Ali Kamara, a skinny 15-year-old from Freetown with a life-threatening heart defect, arrived in France for what we hope will be life-saving open heart surgery - the replacement of an aortic valve severely damaged by a streptococcal infection. Ali has spent the last 12 months in Sierra Leone's sparsely equipped Connaught Hospital barely hanging onto life. (International Herald Tribune)
Kind-hearted mum joins run May 6, 2008
Jennie Watson, 35, pictured right, and below with her son, Adam, was diagnosed with heart disease at the tender age of 11 and went on to have open heart surgery. The Southampton project manager for IBM said: "I'm supporting the BHF as it's time to give something back. I've had so much help from them over the years and I'm so lucky to be in a healthy situation now. And the icing on the cake is that I now have a two- year-old-boy, Adam. He's my little miracle.". (this is hampshire.net)
Barnes' binge: cheap wine and 10 grams of coke May 4, 2008
He underwent open heart surgery last year. Icons of Australian Music: Jimmy Barnes will be launched in Sydney on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Local bus service evolves May 3, 2008
RB: When my doctor told me I should probably have open heart surgery. ISJ: What's in your refrigerator. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Is the media contributing to driving the economy into a tree? May 2, 2008
This is a single case that is specific, yet effects 300k people: Your plan also does not address the 300k people that are un-insurable because of having an open heart surgery ... This is a single case that is specific, yet effects 300k people: Your plan also does not address the 300k people that are un-insurable because of having an open heart surgery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Letter: Longtime merchant thanks well-wishers May 2, 2008
Jim "Bub" Sullivan, of Sullivan's Saddlery on D St. in Marysville, recently underwent open heart surgery at the Heart Center at Rideout for an aortic valve replacement. The surgery was a great success and Jim will be recovering at home for the next couple of months and wishes to thank everyone for all the kind words and prayers during his hospital stay and hopes to be back at his leather working desk soon. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Breakthrough in Treating Aortic Valve Stenosis Apr 23, 2008
A new medication can slow the narrowing of aortic valves and potentially eliminate the need for open heart surgery to replace aortic valves. Scientists from the University of Montreal say the treatment is based on raising high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the good cholesterol, in patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis. (Newsmax)
My Beautiful Mommy and other must-have children's books Apr 22, 2008
My Heart Goes On -- The magical princess of the right ventricles teaches Little Sandra McLean all about the heart when her dad goes in for open heart surgery. When Appendices Attack -- Little Mikey Nevins learns all about the joys of appendectomies. (National Post)
Patients Receive Heart Valve Replacements Without Surgery Using High-tech Device Apr 21, 2008
20, 2008) Interventional cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center now offer a minimally-invasive transcatheter valve replacement procedure for patients with congenital heart disease that doesn t involve open heart surgery ... 20, 2006) A new method of treating mitral regurgitation (MR), the leaking of blood through the mitral valve into the heart chamber, provides a less-invasive alternative to open heart surgery. (Science Daily)
Heart Valves Replaced Without Surgery Apr 21, 2008
Interventional cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center now offer a minimally-invasive transcatheter valve replacement procedure for patients with congenital heart disease that doesnt involve open heart surgery. Rush is one of three sites taking part in the investigational device exemption (IDE) feasibility study of minimally-invasive pulmonic valves and successfully implanted the first three patients enrolled in the trial on Thursday, April 17. (Newsmax)
Recovery After Heart Surgery Apr 19, 2008
Undergoing open heart surgery is akin to running a marathon without training and after months of physical de-conditioning from heart disease. Cardiac surgery has an enormous impact on body, mind and emotions, and the journey to full recovery is different for everyone. (Suite101.com)
Major discovery in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis Apr 19, 2008
This type of treatment based on raising high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the so-called good cholesterol level in patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis, could potentially transform the treatment approach of this disease, notably by avoiding open heart surgery. Study results have been published on-line in the British Journal of Pharmacology. (EurekAlert!)
The Montreal Heart Institute Research Centre makes a major discovery in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis Apr 18, 2008
This type of treatment based on raising HDL, the so-called "good cholesterol", level in patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis, could potentially transform the treatment approach of this disease, notably by avoiding open heart surgery. The study results have been published on-line this week in the British Journal of Pharmacology. (Canada Newswire)
Search continues for missing Raymond man Apr 18, 2008
Watts said the family is concerned especially for Ginns health because he underwent open heart surgery two weeks ago. While the family awaits an update from deputies, they are posting fliers of Ginn and his SUV which has a license plate that reads 255 HEN.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
In brief: Health updates (4/15/08) Apr 16, 2008
Avoiding Open Heart Surgery, 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd. Barit Flora, Regional Hospital cardiovascular coordinator, will speak on how to avoid open heart surgery or living through it. Sponsored by Mended Hearts. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vic nurses shortage causes infant surgery delays Apr 15, 2008
LISA MILLAR: A shortage of intensive care nurses in Victoria means babies are waiting months for urgent open heart surgery, according to the chief of surgery at the Royal Children's Hospital. Cancellations have more than doubled over the past year and in some cases children have had their operations postponed seven times. (ABC Online)
Kumasi teachers donate GH6,000 to a hole-in-heart pupil Apr 15, 2008
She requires an open heart surgery estimated to cost GH12,000 to correct the defect but the inability of the parents to raise the amount has delayed the surgery. Mr Joseph Kwabena Onyinah, Kumasi Metropolitan Director of Education, who presented the cheque, said the amount was realized through voluntary contributions from pupils, teachers, some Parent-Teacher Associations and the office staff of the metropolitan education directorate. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pennsylvania's New Hospital Infection Report Apr 13, 2008
In 1988 my mother had open heart surgery in a hospital in PA. Because they left the urinary catheter in too long my mother contracted a urininary tract infection. Even though we brought this to a staff nurse's attention a urine test was never performed. (U.S. News & World Report)
India woos Africans for cure Apr 8, 2008
Open heart surgery in a private Indian hospital typically costs around $4,000, compared to $30,000 abroad. SALVATAMUSHI. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Women’s Hospital to close Apr 5, 2008
Following the closure of its Woman s Hospital, Dallas Regional Medical Center will operate 172 licensed beds, and its services will include comprehensive 24-hour emergency and critical care, medical, surgical and cardiac services including open heart surgery, outpatient surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, weight-loss surgery and imaging services. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Heart Bypass Surgery Doesn't Cause Mental Decline Apr 4, 2008
com - Heart Bypass Surgery Doesnause Mental Decline. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
Warm water soothes bodies, sparks friendships Apr 3, 2008
It helps everything, she said, noting participants who had undergone knee replacements, open heart surgery, broken bones or cancer. Walker herself is a cancer patient, who periodically travels to Portland for scans and gets rounds of chemotherapy. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Surgery would help man pursue life dream Apr 1, 2008
When Dan Hartman was a 6-year-old living in Albany, he had open heart surgery to correct his aortic stenosis, a heart problem that would continue to haunt him as an adult. Although the surgery helped Hartman lead a relatively normal life, his condition never allowed him to participate in things such as sports or heavy exercise. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rutgers women know their brightest star won't be on the court today ... but her inspiration will be Mar 31, 2008
Kiersten Hickman-Perfetti, 22, battled the incurable cancer for nearly four years -- undergoing two brain surgeries, open heart surgery, 80 rounds of chemotherapy and 72 days of radiation -- before coming home to Highland Park to die. On Jan. 29, doctors decided there was nothing more they could do. (NJ.com -- Sports)
It's the costs, stupid Mar 30, 2008
Consider that the two largest hospitals in Wichita, which have exclusive contracts with insurance providers, charge as much as $35,000 for open heart surgery ... However, in their favor, by reducing the costs of the basic open heart surgery procedure they have opened up a necessary discussion in the pricing of health care. (SunOnline)
Cathedral student jumps rope with a lot of heart Mar 25, 2008
Kaitlyn needed open heart surgery right away to repair the damage. She went in for the surgery on April 5, 2007, at St. Mary s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
GOPers Think US Health Care Rocks; Dems Not So Much Mar 21, 2008
Bottom line: If I ever need open heart surgery I won t be going to Canada to get it ... Open heart surgery, Organ transplants, joint replacements, ED drugs, sleep apnea machines, the list goes on and on, and all of this costs lots of additional money, plain and simple. (Wall Street Journal)
Click for story Mar 21, 2008
Dr. Gabriel Lasala, an interventional cardiologist with Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington is trying the procedure on a 64-year-old heart patient who has had several heart attacks and corrective procedures that included open heart surgery. Bill Edgett has had severe health problems recently including double pneumonia, liver and kidney failure and a ruptured bowel that prevent him from undergoing another surgery. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bird's status with Pacers up in air Mar 20, 2008
Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen has been cleared to rejoin the team six months after having open heart surgery. Former University of Maine forward Rob Bellamy of Westfield signed with the Flyers. (Boston Globe)
Sabres' Numminen cleared to practice Thursday Mar 20, 2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- defenseman has been cleared to rejoin the team six months after having open heart surgery. Numminen. (ESPN -- NHL)
Real need? Healthy competition Mar 18, 2008
This has been going on for 10 years, says the Republican state senator from Buford, and this is why I am so adamantly opposed to a certificate of need law in Georgia that makes her county the largest in the country without its own open heart surgery center ... Gwinnett Medical Center has applied yet again for the state s permission to start an open heart surgery program in Lawrenceville ... But the decision that Republicans should read before they take ownership of the regulatory system they... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Arenas nears return from surgery Mar 16, 2008
Besides missing Arenas for all but eight games, Washington has been without center , who had open heart surgery in October. Thomas will undergo a CT scan next week, and if that goes well, he may be able to step up his practice schedule. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Afghan becomes heart surgeon Mar 15, 2008
French doctors performed the first open heart surgery in war-torn Afghanistan in 2006. The country did not previously have the technology to conduct such surgery. (BBC News -- Health)
