He would need triple bypass surgery. “We have a lot of communication between the different groups to make sure that we’re just doing the right thing for the patient,” Akvan said. “I asked Dr. Akvan, ...

A medical assistant who is also an amputee found himself at the center of a health crisis after being diagnosed with coronary ...

Angioplasty and bypass are mechanical “fixes” to what is essentially a biological problem. While both procedures can remove the immediate concern of blocked arteries, their effect on the long ...

BIDMC heart transplant survivor, embraced the challenge of the 2024 Boston Heart Walk to show his progress and support the ...