Today, Brooks Klingsporn is a happy 1-and-a-half-year-old baby. However, he's already had more heart surgeries than most people get in a lifetime — including one before he was even born. Last year, ...

Runner gets open-heart surgery after childhood congenital heart defect surgery. Feb. 6, 2013— -- Like many relatively recent college graduates, Jane Lee wasn't always on top of her doctor's ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

Luciano Reynaga was delivered just minutes after undergoing heart surgery. When Megan Wild delivered her son Luciano, she experienced not only childbirth but also a medical first. During her delivery, ...

Heart valve disease doesn’t always require surgery. Nonsurgical treatments like medications, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures are sufficient for some people. Your heart has four ...

When we think of heart surgery, we often think of last-minute, life-saving interventions. Operating on the heart is challenging and complex, so it’s not undertaken lightly. But heart surgery can also ...