Important information for cardiac surgery patients
Victorian hospitals, including The Alfred, have contacted patients about a rare infection that has been identified in a small number of cardiac surgery patients world-wide.
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Victorian hospitals, including The Alfred, have contacted patients about a rare infection that has been identified in a small number of cardiac surgery patients world-wide.
Researchers at The Alfred have debunked the commonly-held belief that alcohol in moderation is good for the heart, finding that as little as one drink per day can put people at risk of an irregular heartbeat.
New research from The Alfred could nearly halve the number of people who suffer complications with bleeding following open heart and other major surgery.
A new series of short videos raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart failure.