Dr. Raczkowski practices Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital. Renowned as the world's leading robotic cardiac surgeon, he uses a special technology, the Da Vinci robot, which enables him to perform delicate procedures such as valve repairs and coronary artery surgery.

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What size does an aorta aneurysm need to be to be operated on?
Traditionally, aortic aneurysms are operated on when they reach 5 cm -- but it depends on other factors. Read the full answer.
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Can an elder safely live with weak blood vessels without having an aneurysm?
In some cases, weak blood vessels could be an aneurysm waiting to happen. There are different types of treatments for this condition.
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What happens when a heart valve is leaking, and what is the treatment?
A leaky valve (also called an Incompetent valve) means that a portion of the blood flow moves backwards to the normal flow. If the backward flow is too large, heart failure can result.
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What is the lifespan of a mechanical heart valve?
Mechanical heart valves are made of pyrolytic carbon, similar to industrial grade diamond. It is very hard and wears very little.
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Are there alternatives to heart bypass surgery?
Coronary artery bypass is the gold standard for coronary artery disease. However, there are many other ways to treat it.
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