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Health and Wellness | September 10, 2019
A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Open Heart Surgery (video)
Minimally invasive heart valve replacement is now available for most heart patients who need it and prefer this over open heart surgery.
Scripps in the News | September 6, 2019
Former NFL Standout Gets Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Replacement
Media coverage followed annoucement that ex NFL player Ed White underwent an innovative heart valve replacement procedure at Scripps.
News Releases | September 4, 2019
NFL Great Gets New Heart Valve at Scripps Using Newly Approved Procedure
Former NFL great Ed White who lives in San Diego recently underwent a heart valve replacement using a new TAVR procedure at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | July 10, 2019
How to Prevent Cryptogenic Stroke with the PFO Occluder (video)
PFO is a condition that puts some at risk of cryptogenic stroke. A Scripps cardiologist explains how a medical device reduces that risk.
Scripps in the News | June 3, 2019
Scripps Heart Patient Gets Rare Life-Saving Valve Surgery
A Del Mar resident whose health improved after undergoing a rare heart valve replacement surgery is featured in the Del Mar Times.
Health and Wellness | May 17, 2019
What Is Robotic Heart Surgery? (video)
James Hemp, MD, a cardiothorasic surgeon at Scripps, explains the difference between traditional open heart surgery and robot-assisted heart surgery.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2019
Clinical Trial at Scripps Paves Way for More Patients to Benefit from Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedure
A U-T story highlighted a clinical trial at Scripps that is allowing more patients to benefit from minimally invasive heart valve replacement.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2019
Devices Now Able to Close a Hole in the Heart and Cut Risk of Stroke (podcast)
Dr. Matthew Price, interventional cardiologist at Scripps Clinic, explains how patent foramen ovale (PFO) is treated in people who are at risk of a stroke.
Health and Wellness | January 28, 2019
What Happens If You Have a Hole in Your Heart? (video)
A Scripps cardiologist discusses patent foramen ovale (PFO), a heart defect that puts some people at risk of a stroke.
News Releases | January 18, 2019
Scripps Cardiologist Wins Prestigious International Innovation Prize
Scripps cardiologist Richard Schatz, MD, was recently recognized for his groundbreaking role in the development of heart stents. Dr. Schatz won the Fritz J....