A remarkable woman who recently underwent successful open-heart surgery is set to be a beacon of inspiration and advocacy at the “Go Red for Women” event at the Albany Capital Center on ...

Women's Health Young woman faces open-heart surgery after birth control goes horribly wrong: ‘What if I don’t survive?’ By Dominique Birouste, Kidspot Published Sep. 26, 2023, 3:20 p.m. ET ...

Ceirra Zeager had a congenital heart defect she was not aware of. By the time Ceirra Zeager graduated from college last year, she had already survived a heart attack and open-heart surgery. Now ...

The idea of having to undergo a second extensive heart surgery was discouraging to her. It was also scary. The recovery would be long and she was a new mom. However, her heart health couldn’t be ...

In August 2020, doctors gave her a valve through open-heart surgery. In March 2021, she was finally cleared to participate in all the activities that most kids can enjoy.

Open heart surgery is an incision that is made through the sternum, otherwise known as the breastbone, which is then spread apart.

Elective coronary angioplasty gives patients the chance to address blocked arteries and possibly prevent a heart attack from ever occurring.

Star Jones reflected on having open-heart surgery — where her heart was 'disconnected for 22 minutes' — and how that fueled her public advocacy to encourage others to prioritize their health.

Star Jones opens up to PEOPLE about her heart disease diagnosis in 2010 and undergoing a life-saving open-heart surgery. In honor of Mother’s Day and Women’s Health Month, she’s encouraging ...

Amy Grant gives update on her health after undergoing open-heart surgery Doctors discovered that Grant had a birth defect called partial anomalous pulmonary venous and now she hopes to spread ...

The Women Leading Medical City Children’s Heart Surgery Program Dr. Kristine Guleserian built her dream team, and they are breaking barriers one heart at a time.