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TAVR: An option for inoperable aortic stenosis
Dr. Jeffrey Southard, from UC Davis Medical Center, provides an introduction to the minimally invasive surgical procedure known as TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement).
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A minimally invasive cardiac surgery pioneer joins UC Davis Health
At UC Davis, Kiaii leads the surgical team that treats adults and children for complex diseases of the chest and contributes to scientific advances through clinical and laboratory research. Kiaii is expected to expand all areas of the practice, especially robotic-assisted, mechanical circulatory support and organ transplantation surgeries.
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UC Davis Health welcomes internationally renowned robotic heart surgeon as the new chief of cardiothoracic surgery
Internationally acclaimed heart surgeon Bob Kiaii has been selected as chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UC Davis Health, one of the best cardiology and heart surgery programs in the nation.
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TAVR: From early adoption to our 1,000th case
The heart care team at UC Davis Health was first in the Sacramento region to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a less-invasive alternative to open heart surgery for treating aortic valve stenosis.
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A patient’s truth: First to be treated with drug approved for postpartum depression
When I became pregnant, it was the happiest and calmest I had ever felt. I joked and called my baby the little “zen” baby. After giving birth, it was like all the happiness I once felt was stripped away and turned into a dark hole of despair.
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Can the abortion pill be reversed? A novel search for answers
Women who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Health study finds. Researchers found this is true even for women who use an experimental treatment that claims to “reverse” the effects of the abortion pill.
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Blood flow screening to improve detection of critical congenital heart defects in newborns
Siefkes receives an NIH grant to establish blood flow threshold.
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Top Pediatric Specialty Care, Close to Home
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is the Sacramento region’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children, offering children and their families the highest level of care for virtually every pediatric health condition. Meet some of our doc stars and learn how our pediatric specialty care services are keeping families close to home!
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From cardiology to cancer, robotic precision benefits multiple surgical specialties
UC Davis Medical Center proudly offers the leading-edge technology of robotic-assisted surgery in several different specialties, ranging from gastrointestinal and cardiothoracic surgery to gynecologic oncology, otolaryngology (head and neck) and urology.
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Assessing and supporting Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
OB/GYN Michael Trifiro discussing vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
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Zika Virus Risks for Women and Couples
Q&A with UC Davis Health's Dr. Veronique Tache about Zika virus risks for women and couples.
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California’s first da Vinci SP robotic surgery system
The da Vinci SP unit offers patients the common advantages of minimally invasive surgery — less scarring and pain, reduced hospital stays and more rapid recovery — plus another: only one incision.