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Can the Lariat procedure aggravate atrial fibrillation? 

There does seem to be a fairly high incidence of pericarditis after the Lariat procedure, affecting perhaps one patient in...

What surgery would most commonly be done for my daughter’s large VSD?

The repair depends mostly on the judgment of the operating surgeon. In some instances, a large patch of fabric or...

How serious is pericarditis and how is it treated?

Pericarditis is a condition causing inflammation and scarring of the sac around the heart. This can affect the pumping function...

When does constrictive pericarditis warrant surgery?

Constrictive pericarditis will lead to permanent heart failure and death. From the thickness of the pericardium, yours is an advanced...