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Cayman Islands’ Top Detective Back on Duty After Heart-Valve Replacement at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
In November of last year, during the week of his 64th birthday, Mr. Lansdown underwent a life-saving procedure – a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through a small incision in his chest.
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The Future of Robotic Cardiac Surgery
The reality is that while robotic cardiac surgery has been available for more than a decade, not many surgeons perform enough cases a year to be considered highly experienced.
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Aortic Valve Procedure (Ross Operation) Gives 29-Year-Old's Heart a Second Chance at Life
Surgeons at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute are now performing Ross operation; aortic valve procedure that can restore normal life expectancy.
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After Outpatient Procedure, Atrial Fibrillation Patient Feels ‘Years Younger’
“For the most part, I’ve always been a healthy individual and didn’t have to worry about anything,” says Mr. Ravelo. “But I listened to her and I put on my smart watch. I started getting these alerts and came to realize that I was having episodes of AFib.
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Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Physician Researchers to Present Latest Advances at International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy
Several physician-researchers at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health, will be presenting, speaking, and moderating panels at the 37th International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET) in Hollywood, Fla., February 2-5, 2025.
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FIU and Baptist Health South Florida Hire World-Renowned Robotic Cardiac Surgeon
FIU has appointed Dr. Makoto Hashimoto, an internationally renowned cardiac surgeon, as a professor and director of robotic cardiac surgery at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
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Dionne Morgan, M.D., FCCP, Joins Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute as a Sleep Medicine Physician
Sleep medicine physician Dionne Morgan, MBBS, FCCP, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Dr. Morgan specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
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Highlights from the 41st Annual Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium: Advancing Cardiovascular Care
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute recently hosted the 41st Annual Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium, where top experts in cardiovascular care gathered to share insights on the latest advancements and treatments.
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Cardiac Surgery: The Intersection of Technology and Expertise
“In this era of innovation, we are excited to be involved in the development of new technologies and we are optimistic about the pace in which technology is evolving."
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Experts Convene for 41st Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute’s 41st annual Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium, held recently in Coral Gables. The group of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, sonographers and ultrasound technicians, critical care physicians, emergency medicine physicians and other specialists met to review the rapidly evolving guidelines, newest imaging technologies and latest procedures for valvular and structural heart issues.
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Heart of the Matter: Improving Care and Outcomes in Patients with Cardiometabolic Disease
Register now for a CME: Thursday Nov 7th. The prevalence of patients with chronic metabolic and cardiovascular multi-comorbidities has steadily increased over the last few decades.
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New Study: Statins for High Cholesterol May Not Be Necessary
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that otherwise “metabolically healthy” individuals on a ketogenic diet may not need cholesterol-lowering statin medications – even if their “bad” cholesterol numbers are elevated.