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Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation isn’t typically life threatening, but it is associated with an increased risk of stroke or other complications. There is, however, a multitude of ways that AFib can be treated.
June 22, 2011 -
Preparing for Heart Surgery
These tips cover some of the main things you should know about preparing yourself and your child for heart surgery, hospitalization, and recovery.
June 16, 2011 -
Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (sometimes referred to as AFib or AF) occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat fast and irregularly. But, AF is treatable.
Mar. 21, 2011 -
After Heart Surgery
After surgery, your child will likely go to the pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit. You will be able to visit your child there, even though some tubes and equipment may still be attached for a few days.
Aug. 17, 2010 -
During Heart Surgery
Heart surgery usually takes between two and eight hours, although a lot of this time is used for the safe preparation of your child before surgery and the careful stabilization of your child as surgery is finishing.
Aug. 17, 2010 -
Thoracoabdominal Aorta Aneurysms
At Duke, we have the expertise needed to perform complicated repairs of the thoracoabdominal aorta. We utilize cutting-edge hybrid surgical techniques to treat a wider range of patients than most centers.
Aug. 17, 2010 -
Descending Aortic Aneurysms
The majority of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta can now be repaired using endovascular techniques, and Duke offers expertise in this emerging area of cardiovascular medicine.
Aug. 17, 2010 -
Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
Surgical treatment of aneurysms of the ascending aorta and aortic arch frequently require the use of specialized perfusion techniques.
Aug. 17, 2010 -
Aortic Root Aneurysms
For patients with aneurysms of the aortic root, including those with the Marfan syndrome or Loeys-Dietz syndrome, we offer state-of-the-art valve-sparing root replacement techniques that preserve the native aortic valve while removing all of the diseased aorta.
Aug. 17, 2010 -
Aortic Arch Aneurysms
Aortic arch reconstruction techniques vary depending on the arch pathology, and some arches may need to be replaced in anticipation of later replacement of a descending thoracic aorta.
Aug. 17, 2010
