ANSWER: I am very sorry to hear about the sudden death of your friend during surgery. Open-heart surgery is always risky, but ...

HAMMOND | Hammond High School students had a rare opportunity to see open heart surgery performed live at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn several weeks ago. The students are taking the ...

MEDICAL REPORTER MINDY BECERRA JOINS US WITH ONE YOUNG GIRL’S STORY. MINDY. ASHLEY. ONE CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT IS WHAT’S COMMONLY CALLED A HOLE IN THE HEART. OFTEN CHILDREN HAVE NO SYMPTOMS, BUT IF ...

A simpler alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity, but some find ​their new valves don’t last as long as they ...

A Phoenix police officer and his wife are asking for help as their 2-year-old son prepares for open heart surgery.