What happens during open-heart surgery? Learn how patients are prepared, what takes place during the operation, what to expect in the ICU and the key stages of recovery after surgery.

When Ricky Hampton underwent open-heart surgery on Aug. 6, he became the first patient to undergo cardiothoracic surgery at ...

Healthline contributor and former editor David Mills shares how an annual checkup with his cardiologist resulted in a surprising diagnosis that required open-heart surgery. Share on Pinterest “I ...

BAY COUNTY, MI – McLaren Health Care has expanded its opportunities for heart patients, opening an intensive care unit dedicated to cardiovascular surgery patients, officials with the health system ...