Understanding Mitral Valve Surgery
A major cause of mitral valve stenosis in the world is due to having a history of rheumatic fever. Though more common in other countries, 1 in 100,000 people in the U. S. will...
My Father –A Tavern Owner—Taught Me to Treat Patients as Customers
My father died on Father’s Day, 1994, just after I started my career as a cardiothoracic surgeon. My father lived a difficult life. As a child, he grew up in the tough Philadelphia...
Have "Attitude of Gratitude" to Improve Your Health
What does it mean to have an “attitude of gratitude? ” It is not merely a matter of being appreciative of things that may or may not occur on any given day of your life. Instead,...
Being in the Moment Can Improve Your Health & Relationships
It’s that time of year when we are either making resolutions or have already begun breaking them. Gym memberships will come and go. Diets will forever be a challenge in a world...
Health in Focus Series | Aortic Aneurysm Repair | Sabet Hashim, MD
Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Understanding the Procedure and RecoveryAn aortic aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by an abnormal bulge or swelling in...
Patient Education Series | Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement | Sabet Hashim, MD
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a groundbreaking procedure that has revolutionized the treatment of aortic valve disease. Traditionally, aortic valve replacement...
Spotlight Video | What Is Mitral Valve Repair? | Sabet Hashim, MD
Sabet Hashim, MD, FACS, is an Established Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Hartford, CT. Dr. Sabet Hashim is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon...
Dr. Francisco A. Arabia - What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery? Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize...
Dr. Sabet W. Hashim -What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery? Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize...
Dr. Jerry W. Pratt - Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease
What Can I Do To Lower My Risk Of Heart Disease? Control your blood pressure. You should see your primary care physician regularly and have your blood pressure checked as part...
