Informed consent gives a physician the opportunity to talk to patients about what will happen during a procedure. But it includes patient questions and a checklist of specific topics.
Heart Health
Is Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer Best for You?
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery is often less painful and offers a shorter recovery time if you have early-stage lung cancer. Is it a good option for you?
Having Heart Surgery? How 2 Techniques Can Open Your Artery Blockages
PCI and CABG should not be thought of separately in terms of treatment. Rather, they are complementary techniques.
What to Expect if Your Heart Valves Are Repaired or Replaced
A repaired or replaced valve may imitate a healthy, surgically untouched valve. However, it simply is not the same. For your long-term health, you should visit your cardiologist regularly.
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Can You Have a Heart Attack After a Normal Stress Test?
A stress test can alert your physician if you have coronary artery disease. But can you still have a heart attack after having a normal stress test? Cardiologist Benico Barzilai, MD, has the answer.
Heart Disease and Vitamins: Helpful or Harmful?
Many people think that taking vitamins and other supplements can support their heart health, but the opposite may be true. None have been proven to help, and some could even be dangerous.
Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery?
Minimally invasive approaches dominate isolated valve surgery at Cleveland Clinic, where the entire cardiac surgical team offers expertise in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques.
