Cardiovascular Institute Videos

Some people are born with a defect or malformation in their heart or blood vessels, and this is called Congenital Heart Disease. UAB Cardiologist Edward Colvin, MD, talks to Daytime Alabama on WVTM-TV, Channel 13, in Birmingham, Ala., about the types of congenital heart disease and what adults with this disease should look for when choosing a doctor.

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UAB cardiologist, Alan Gertler MD, discusses the causes of heart disease and dispels some popular heart disease rumors.

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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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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

More than 20,000 adults enter the Adult Congenital Heart Disease population every year, but 60% are lost to follow-up care. UAB’s Marc G. Cribbs, MD and James K. Kirklin, MD to learn how to recognize and educate these vulnerable patients about the ongoing, specialized care they need to live longer, healthier lives. Close

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

If you've ever felt your heart skip a beat, you may have an arrhythmia.  Tom McElderry, MD, an arrhythmia specialist at UAB, talks to Daytime Alabama on WVTM-TV, Channel 13, in Birmingham, Ala., about the symptoms and risk factors of arrhythmia, and what to do if you or a loved one experiences this condition.

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Dr. Marc Passman answers questions about spider vein causes and treatments.

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UAB makes history, saving the life of 9 year old heart failure patient, Greer Underwood, using a mechanical heart pump. This was the first time this type of support device was used in a pediatric patient. Greer is now thriving following a successful transplant.

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