Transforming Cardiac Care: Advances in Diagnosis, Surgery and Management

Masterclass held Published
Dr. Ajay Kaul, Chairman Cardiac Science, Fortis Hospital, Noida, India, explained how heart surgery has moved from a long midline chest incision to small-incision, catheter-based and robotic techniques, covering valve surgery, coronary bypass with endoscopic vein harvesting, and stent repair of aneurysms through a leg puncture. He also covered when heart failure calls for an artificial heart or a transplant, and everyday habits that protect the heart.