Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 7
Anesthesiology for Heart Bypass
Cardiac bypass surgery presents special risks related to limited blood flow to the heart. Yale Medicine anesthesiologists have expertise in this area.
Score: 6
AVNeo (Aortic valve neocuspidization, Ozaki Procedure)
A surgical procedure used to treat people with aortic valve disease.
Score: 5
Heart Failure Surgery
Heart surgery for heart failure helps repair a variety of heart conditions and disorders.
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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
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Heart Surgery
Heart surgeries are procedures to treat severe heart conditions. Learn more about these procedures.
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Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months
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General Anesthesia
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.