The Christ Hospital Health Network

Heart bypass surgery is evolving, and The Christ Hospital Health Network is at the forefront. Our Heart & Vascular surgeons are using advanced robotic technology to perform bypass procedures with smaller incisions and the potential for faster recovery. Dr. J Michael Smith, Castellini Foundation Chair of Cardiac Surgery, breaks down what robotic bypass surgery is, how far the procedure has come in 50 years, and the signs that may mean it’s time to see a heart specialist. Check out the comments to schedule a second opinion or see one of our heart specialists.

For those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), there’s a treatment option that can help you breathe easier. Dr. Duane Allen from our Pulmonary Medicine team breaks down who qualifies and what the procedure involves. If you think this treatment may be right for you, talk with your primary care provider or pulmonologist, it’s time to finally breathe a little easier. This video is used with permission from Pulmonx Corporation. All rights reserved.

A big factor in a patient doctor relationship? Trust. Meet Dr. Juan B. Umana-Pizano, a Cardio & Thoracic Surgeon with our Heart & Vascular Institute. While treating patients in appointments and surgery takes up a lot of his day, he spends his time with his family, climbing in the outdoors, and bread baking! Dr. Umana is now accepting patients at our Mt. Auburn location: https://lnkd.in/gNipTDTa

What does it mean to be ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital System in Greater Cincinnati? It means delivering exceptional care and experiences with every patient, every guest, and every interaction across our network. We’re proud to be recognized as High Performing in 23 categories, a reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and accessible care for all. 💙

We’re excited to announce that our Structural Heart team is the first in Ohio, and sixth in the country, to successfully perform the Topaz Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TTVR). This milestone was made possible through the Carl & Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital Health Network as part of an early feasibility study. Through a minimally invasive procedure led by Santiago Garcia, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Director, Structural Heart Program and Harold C. Schott Endowed Chair in Structural Heart Disease, and Puvi Seshiah, MD, interventional cardiologist, along with their team, the Topaz TTVR System is designed to eliminate tricuspid regurgitation. The system includes the Topaz Heart Valve Prosthesis and a catheter-based implantation system that flexes with every heartbeat. Through ongoing advancements and clinical trials, we’re proud to continue serving as the heart destination in the region. View the full details: https://lnkd.in/gRagWwxJ

Only a couple days away until the 4th annual Women's Heart Symposium! 🚨 Presented by The Christ Hospital Health Network Women’s Heart Center in partnership with Mass General Brigham Women's Heart Health Program, this premier continuing medical education event is the only one of its kind in the Midwest, bringing together nationally recognized experts to address critical gaps in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women. We’re honored to welcome speaker Dr. Hope O'Brien, MD, MBA, CEO, Medical Director, Headache Center of Hope. Dr. O'Brien will present: “Managing Migraine – Based on Sex Differences." Earn CME credits as you deepen your expertise in women’s heart health. Secure your spot today in the final days of registration: https://lnkd.in/gpzfZFHG