Milind Desai, MD, and Per Wierup, MD, discuss high-risk aortic valve endocarditis, a serious infection that can affect heart valves and lead to life-threatening complications if not recognized early. They explain symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic testing and the multidisciplinary approach used to treat patients and support long-term recovery.

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Marc Gillinov, MD, and Per Wierup, MD, discuss how robotic heart valve surgery allows surgeons to repair or replace heart valves through small incisions while maintaining the same safety and effectiveness as traditional open procedures. They explain who may be a candidate for robotic valve surgery and what patients can expect during recovery.


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Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, and Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, discuss robotic and totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). These minimally invasive techniques can reduce incisions, support recovery and expand treatment options for some patients with coronary artery disease. The surgeons explain the different approaches to bypass surgery and how surgeons tailor treatment to each patient.

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Luke Laffin, MD, and Vikas Sunder, MD, discuss the latest recommendations for using low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart disease, including why it may benefit some people but not others. They explain the risks and benefits of aspirin, the importance of individualized decision-making and the lifestyle factors that play a key role in protecting heart health.

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Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Grant Reed, MD, explain what blocked coronary arteries mean and the risk factors that can lead to coronary artery disease. They discuss how treatment decisions are made, escpecially when stents or bypass surgery may be recommended.

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Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Gregory Jones, MD, discuss who may need a lung transplant, how patients are evaluated and how transplantation can improve quality of life for people with advanced lung disease. They also explain the emerging role of robotic lung transplantation, including its potential benefits, limitations and how minimally invasive approaches may support recovery.

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Courtney Hanak, MD, and Ravi Ambani, MD, discuss the most common causes of amputation, including diabetes, poor circulation and severe infection, along with the warning signs that should prompt medical attention. They explain how care teams work to prevent limb loss when possible and what patients can expect during recovery, rehabilitation and life after amputation.

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Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, explains coronary artery bypass grafting, how it compares with stenting and the questions patients should ask when considering treatment for blocked heart arteries. He discusses advances in surgical techniques and what patients can expect during recovery.

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Get care for coronary artery disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/coronary-artery-disease-treatment