Heart Surgery

• Olympic bobsledder calls mechanical heart a ‘Christmas gift’ after organ failure

  Amid the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Olympic bobsledder Ralph Pichler, 69, is counting his blessings this Christmas.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023
  
• U.S. man recovering after receiving gene-edited pig heart in world-first transplant

  If proven successful, scientists hope pig organs -- which are being made available to humans through gene editing, could help alleviate shortages of donor organs.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2022
  
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• Manitoba man’s triple-bypass surgery cancelled hours before taking place

  A Manitoba couple is dealing with uncertainty after triple-bypass heart surgery was cancelled at the last minute. Healthcare facilities are struggling with staffing amid COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2021
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• Family of young Calgary heart patient makes donation to support other kids in hospital

  A Calgary family whose son received life-saving care in hospital is giving back to support other families.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2021
• Global study involving London, Ont. researchers investigates changes to heart valve surgery

  Researchers wanted to find out if surgically repairing both the mitral and tricuspid valves at once, rather than just the mitral valve, would lead to better outcomes for patients.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2021
• Calgary surgeon saves 2 with CPR, operates on them later: ‘What the heck is just happening here?’

  Deja vu for a Calgary heart surgeon, who has saved two men in the past 18 months by performing CPR — and the life-saving operations they needed after.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• Winnipeg dog rescue raising money for puppy with rare, deadly heart defect

  Without heart surgery, Manitoba Underdogs Rescue says Sonny, a five-month-old Great Dane mix, isn't expected to live beyond another year or two.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2021
• Kingston area man is in recovery after a life-saving heart surgery for rare cancer

  After being told he had less than a year to live, a Kingston area man beats rare form of cancer. The doctor who performed his surgery says that heart tumors need more awareness.

  Health

  May 15, 2021
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• Stollery families, Edmonton police, firefighters and EMS celebrate ‘Super Hero Day’

  A group of local heroes got to spend an evening exploring the TELUS World of Science.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2020
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• Large U.S. study goes against ‘common wisdom’ on need for heart procedures

  For non-emergency cases, the study shows “there’s no need to rush” into invasive tests and procedures, said New York University’s Dr. Judith Hochman.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2019