When doing open-heart surgery, the surgeon needs a still heart and lungs to work. The patient still needs oxygen circulated through the bloodstream to survive. Thus, cardiovascular perfusionists (also ...

Alex Hank, MS, CCP, is a pediatric perfusionist specializing in cardiopulmonary bypass and mechanical circulatory support for children. Her expertise spans pediatric cardiac surgery, heart ...

When a patient's heart and lungs need to be stopped during coronary artery bypass or valve repair surgery, Chad Brady takes over the vital organs' functions. It's a big responsibility for Brady who ...

Here is a list of 25 hospitals and health systems with some of the greatest cardiovascular programs in the country. The facilities listed here are among the hospitals with the highest distinctions and ...

In this age of doing more with less, David Rosinski, director of cardiovascular perfusion at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the Heart Center of ...

There’s something a little thrilling about the prospect of a college journey. For countless students, going away to school marks the start of a new life chapter, a chance to find their way and pave a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SpecialtyCare, the largest and most experienced provider of clinical services to hospitals, announced today that is has completed the acquisition of Advanced ...