Heart & Vascular Videos

More than 7% of Americans over the age of 65 are afflicted with aortic stenosis—or hardening of the aortic valve—and more than 1,000 of them are ineligible for traditional open heart surgery to repair it. The Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure eliminates the need for open heart surgery and results in a shorter recovery time.

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Because of his age and the severity of his aortic valve stenosis, physicians at another hospital recommended hospice care. Fortunately, Mr. Moebes was referred to UAB for the minimally-invasive TAVR procedure. UAB physicians, who perform more TAVR procedures than any other hospital in Alabama, were able to successfully treat this patient's condition and offer him a second chance at life. Close

The surgeons and interventional cardiologists of UAB's structural heart program repaired a serious heart issue with minimally invasive techniques instead of traditional open heart surgery.

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Baby Zaidan's life was forever changed when he was diagnosed prenatally with a rare congenital heart defect - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. When a heart attack weakened his already underdeveloped heart, his chances of survival were slim. UAB physicians performed a successful heart transplant and Zaidan and his mom celebrated at the American Heart Association's Birmingham Heart Walk. Close

UAB is the third largest public hospital in the country, making it a destination for unique treatment options for cardiovascular patients. Despite UAB’s size, every patient is treated with personalized care. UAB Heart & Vascular Services physicians work together as a group for successful patient outcomes. For patients who live far away but still want advanced care, UAB is a great option. “They come here when their physicians feel they need a higher level of care,” Dr. Sasse explains, “and we provide that." Close

UAB Cardiologist Salpy Pamboukian, MD, discusses the warning signs, causes, prevention, and treatment options for heart failure on Daytime Alabama on WVTM-TV, Channel 13, in Birmingham, Ala. Heart failure affects 5 million Americans and may be prevented and treated in some patients by making healthy lifestyle changes, such as getting regular exercise and eating a balanced diet.

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Cardiac surgeon, Dr. James Davies, discusses aortic valve replacement, including the minimally invasive transcatheter approach. UAB was the first hospital in the state to perform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and has now performed more TAVR procedures than any other hospital in the area. Close

Dr. Beck, director of the UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, explains the aortic aneurysm repair process. Close

Women experience heart disease differently than men. Many have to advocate for themselves to receive proper care in order to survive. The UAB Women's Heart Health Clinic is changing all that. Close