Bob Siemer, a heart disease survivor, defied medical expectations by undergoing a groundbreaking procedure at Christ Hospital ...

Patients in the Tri-Cities who have a specific type of irregular heartbeat now have a new treatment option closer to home, ...

More than 8,000 procedures later, padded packages are on the rise, despite potential risks and a reputation rooted in ...

Delirium is a sudden onset of acute confusion in which those affected are disoriented, have impaired attention, and ...

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and a new heart procedure is now available in the Tri-Cities, making it more accessible for local residents.

Dr. Daniel Schrader and Dr. Harvinder Dod successfully performed the first Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) implantation in Columbia County at the Magnolia Surgery Center last ...

For most implants and other high-risk devices brought to market, manufacturers do nothing more than file some paperwork and ...

Abstract: Recent advances in surgical robotics and computer vision have greatly improved intelligent systems’ autonomy and perception in the operating room (OR), especially in endoscopic and minimally ...

Shirley Land returned to work walking taller, with a big smile on her face. The 64-year-old elementary school nurse from Secaucus, N.J., had taken extra time off around Thanksgiving and come back ...

Two types of implantable cardioverter defibrillators can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death with HCM. Pacemakers and implantable loop recorders also may be options.

When medications aren’t doing enough to manage your hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), surgical procedures can offer real relief. HCM is a genetic heart condition in which parts of the heart muscle ...