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Is the FDA HeartMate 3 Recall a Setback for Cardiology?

Keck Medicine of USC cardiac experts shed insight on the HeartMate 3 LVAD. FDA’s Class I recall of the HeartMate…

Heart Surgeries with Team Approach Save Athlete

Lifelong athlete George Young needed multiple surgeries after suffering a severe heart complication. Thanks to the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center,…

Transfusion-Free Surgery Goes Mainstream

Natalie Ciebrant credits Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon Fernando Fleischman, MD, for safely treating her aortic disease while respecting…

3 Urological Screenings All Men Should Know

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain key issues that can affect men's urological health — and what to expect…

An Advanced Procedure to Fix Irregular Heartbeat

With the help of an innovative treatment and the expertise of Ivan Ho, MD, at the USC Cardiac and Vascular…

Heart Attack Leads to Colon Cancer Diagnosis

José Aguiar was already experiencing serious symptoms in his heart, foot and endocrine system when doctors found a mass in…

6 Possible Reasons Why You Have Swollen Feet, Ankles or Legs

Occasional swelling of your lower extremities can be caused by everything from salty food to standing too long. Here’s how…

What Causes an Enlarged Heart?

An enlarged heart isn’t a condition in itself — it’s a symptom caused by different cardiovascular issues. Having a big…

TAVR Procedure Offers Promise for Heart Patients

Specialists at Keck Medicine's USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute are revolutionizing treatment for aortic valve disease in a series of…

Welcoming USC Arcadia Hospital

Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia is now part of Keck Medicine of USC and is now known as…

A Racing Pulse: How Fast Is Too Fast?

If your heart is beating so fast it feels like it’s about to burst, you could have a serious condition…

Sleep Apnea Surgery Brings Sweet Dreams

Jose Salas had been dealing with sleep apnea for 15 years. Instead of joining colleagues for lunch at work, he…