Your heart, lungs, and the upper part of your esophagus (food pipe ... person can have some minor variations in the diaphragm's anatomy. For example, the left or right side may be slightly ...

A continuous X-ray known as a fluoroscopy helps provide constant images of the heart. But, since not all valve structures show up on an X-ray, a transesophageal echocardiogram is also conducted by ...

Valentine's Day is all about the hearts: heart-shaped chocolates, cards, balloons and even pizza. But the heart hasn't always ...

Dr. Jeremy London is a heart surgeon and a heart attack survivor. He operates on diseased hearts, but like many people, he ignored his own symptoms of a coronary artery blockage until it became an ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when white blood cells called eosinophils build up in the esophagus ... which may be mistaken for a heart attack or other heart-related problems.

Acid reflux happens when the contents of your stomach move back up to your esophagus and, occasionally, your mouth. This is normal and bound to happen from time to time. But if you have acid ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Feb. 19, 2025 — One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also ...

In 2022, more than 941,600 Americans died from cardiovascular disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report. The American Heart ...

Taking care of your heart consists of a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management, and adopting healthy habits. Your heart is the pump that provides oxygen and nutrients to all the ...

and allied healthcare professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within ...