Enhanced transseptal puncture technique utilizing modified intracardiac echocardiography and ablation catheter guidance

• by Pan Hou, Jiayu Dai, Rong Wang, Li Liu, Feng Lin, Lewei He, Shifang Ding, Qing Lu

• December 23, 2025

Cardiovascular surgery referral process for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

Melissa K. Erdman, P.A.-C., an advanced care professional in Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic, explains the process for referring patients to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for heart surgery evaluation.

• January 7, 2026

• 1 min

For Some AFib Patients, Minimally Invasive Surgery Should Be Discussed

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon explains why epicardial ablation may be the right treatment for some patients with longstanding persistent AFib.

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• 7 min

A Longitudinal Study Examining Changes in Plasma Atherogenic Index and Its Association with Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity in Older Adults

• by Liangbin Hu, Zhengfei Zhao

• April 1, 2026