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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is recovering well after successful heart surgery and expects to return to training within weeks. The Napoli star's procedure corrected a mild irregular heartbeat discovered after a recent match.
After heart surgery complications left her fighting sepsis and multiple infections, Linda spent nearly two months receiving specialized care from four medical teams. Her recovery shows how coordinated medical care can turn around even the most complex health crises.
Dutch researchers have replaced the trickiest part of bypass surgery with a titanium clip and laser, keeping hearts beating throughout the procedure. After 71 patients, the results match the best hand-sewn outcomes while opening doors to faster, less invasive heart surgery for millions.
Doctors in the Netherlands are performing complex heart repairs without opening a patient's chest, thanks to AI-powered imaging that makes surgery safer and faster. The technology is already saving time and reducing stress for healthcare workers across the country.
A medical center in war-torn Taiz, Yemen has performed over 164 kidney transplants and 1,450 open-heart surgeries since opening in 2021, offering lifesaving care at a fraction of international costs. The facility just completed Yemen's first three liver transplants and treated 110 children with heart conditions in a single week.
Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn survived 25 minutes of clinical death from a leaking heart and returned to directing with renewed purpose. His emotional Cannes appearance moved audiences as he shared how facing death gave him the gift of starting over.
Fundación Valle del Lili in Cali, Colombia just made cardiac history by successfully installing the Venus P pulmonary valve for the first time in the country. This minimally invasive heart procedure opens new doors for Colombian patients who previously had to travel abroad for advanced cardiac care.
A foundation born from tragedy has transformed into a beacon of hope, funding over 117 life-saving heart surgeries for Ghanaian children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after the stadium disaster that sparked its creation.
A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.
Patients in Tanzania's Southern Highlands can now receive heart surgery, cancer treatment, and other specialized care close to home instead of traveling hundreds of miles to the capital. The expanded services at regional hospitals are transforming healthcare access for millions in rural communities.
Surgeons at Fundación Valle del Lili in Cali, Colombia, successfully installed the Venus P pulmonary valve for the first time in the country, marking a major milestone in cardiac care. This breakthrough brings advanced heart valve technology to Colombian patients who previously would have needed treatment abroad.
A hospital in Kenya is hosting a nationwide charity run to fund heart surgeries for 450 children who desperately need cardiac care. The May event will expand to 11 counties, bringing lifesaving treatment closer to families across the nation.