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Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart
Published on: July 18, 2014
A journey through heart valve surgery
Mallory Piaschyk1, Alaina M Cyr, Amy M Wetzel
1The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, TX 75093, USA. Mallory.piaschyk@baylorhealth.edu
Abstract:
It is evident that valvular surgeries have made countless advances since the first valve surgery in 1925 when Dr Henry Souttar operated on a woman with mitral stenosis. Patients in the 21st century have a better chance of surviving as a result of these advances. In addition to providing high-quality health care to patients, educating patients and their families regarding the disease processes, symptoms, diagnosis, types of valve surgeries, different approaches, complications, nonsurgical care, recovery, and lifestyle changes is an instrumental component to a successful recovery.
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