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

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, ...

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

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 ...

Michael Mansfield says he feels like a burden on his partner as his wait for surgery continues A man who has had his triple heart bypass surgery cancelled four times says he feels like he "can't ...

He knew the signs. “(A triple heart bypass) is replacing blocked arteries from other arteries in your body. I had four arteries taken out of my thigh and they now bypass the blockages near my heart.