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Treating Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Infants by Use of Reversible Pulmonary Artery Band
Minoo Kavarana, M.D., a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at MUSC, discusses a new procedure. By placing a reversible pulmonary artery band around a child’s pulmonary artery, surgeons are able to help patients survive longer while they ...
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Heart Transplant Procedure to Treat Heart Failure
Lucian Lozonschi, M.D., a surgical heart failure and cardiac transplantation physician at MUSC, describes each step of a heart transplant procedure when used to treat a patient with heart failure.
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Heartmate II/III and HeartWare HVAD Overview
Brian Houston, M.D., MUSC Health cardiologist specializing in patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices, provides an overview for EMS Professionals on the Heartmate II/III LVADs and HeartWare HVAD.
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New HD Grid Approach Provides More Detail
Jeffrey Winterfield, M.D., Hank and Laurel Greer Endowed Chair in Cardiac Electrophysiology at MUSC Health, discusses the new HD Grid procedure and how it impacts patients and allows surgeons a more detailed view of the heart during surgery.
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Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Nonsurgical transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement is done safely and effectively with minimal time in the hospital and a quick return to routine activities.
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Evolving Therapies for Advanced Heart Failure
In this video, Medical Director Ryan J. Tedford, M.D., and Surgical Director Lucian Lozonschi, M.D., discuss the profound effects these devices have had on the care of patients with advanced heart failure and why early referral is crucial.
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Putting Adverse Reactions Back on the Shelf
Health care teams at MUSC incorporate pharmacists to help with medication safety and adherence.
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Partnership between innovative physicians and Siemens Healthineers brings a new hybrid operating room to MUSC Health
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MUSC has several innovative strategies to help patients quickly address and manage their heart conditions.
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Researchers at MUSC use CRISPR/Cas9 technology to advance genetic research locally and regionally.
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Procedure Time Vital in Thrombectomy Success
Researchers find diminishing returns in patient outcomes after endovascular thrombectomies pass 60-minute mark
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ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Prevent GI Bleeding in Heart Failure Patients
In recent years, improved mechanical circulatory support devices have become available that can significantly extend the lives of heart failure patients.
The MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Center offers more heart disease specialists and treatment options and treats more heart patients than any other medical center in the state.Treating such a high volume of patients has deepened our expertise and led to outstanding outcomes. Our rates of complications and hospital readmissions are lower than national averages. Our nationally recognized specialists share their experience and knowledge with cardiologists from around the world and also teach the next generation of heart experts who receive training in cardiology and cardiac surgery right here at MUSC Health. As South Carolina’s only medical research and training institution, we are able to offer patients the chance to participate in clinical research projects including clinical trials of new drugs, devices and approaches to heart disease.
