In the case of coronary artery disease, stent implantation is a longstanding procedure for treatment. In the US, the use of drug coated balloons (DCB) as an alternative treatment has yet to be approved due to long-term safety concerns. This long-term study conducted in the UK, reports the 5-year results of the use of paclitaxel DCB in the treatment of coronary artery disease. There were a total of 1517 participants in the study: 429 treated with paclitaxel DCB and 1088 treated with drug-eluting stent (DES). CLICK THE LINK BELOW to read the study in its entirety as published in the...

Please click the link to see the published article. Catheter Based Treatment of the Chronic Cerebrospinal Insufficiency Inpatients with MS: A Single Center Experience

Early Data from Clinical Trial Indicates Safety and Efficacy of New Weight Loss Procedure Release Date: April 3, 2016 Findings from the early phase of a clinical trial led by Johns Hopkins investigators indicates that a new, minimally invasive weight loss treatment known as bariatric arterial embolization is safe and effective in sustaining weight loss in severely obese people. The data, although preliminary, show the procedure seems to initiate weight loss, dramatic hunger reduction and lower levels of ghrelin, one of the main hormones involved in controlling hunger. The results will be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2016 Annual...

SLEEP DISTURBANCE AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Abbey J. Hughes, PhD Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine Original Document Available at: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Documents/Sleep_Hughes_2016.pdf Introduction  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease characterized by loss of myelin (demyelination) and damage to nerve fibers (neurodegeneration) in the central nervous system (CNS). MS is associated with a diverse range of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms, and can significantly interfere with daily functioning and overall quality of life. MS directly impacts the CNS by causing demyelinating lesions, or plaques, in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve; by contributing to overall tissue...

Tratamiento Endovascular es Eficaz vs Síntomas de Esclerosis Multiple Sin Fármacos El tratamiento conocido como liberacion CCSVI se basa en la hipótesis desarrollada por el cirujano vascular Italiano Paolo Zamboni, cuya investigación sobre la esclerosis múltiple señaló que CCSVI podría ser una de las causas de los síntomas y una consecuencia de esta enfermedad. CCSVI o Insuficiencia Venosa Cerebro Espinal Crónica, es una condición en la cual las venas yugulares y ácigos, que drenan la sangre desde el cerebro y la médula espinal se encuentran estrechadas, malformadas, bloqueadas o torcidas ocasionando un flujo sanguíneo insuficiente y por ello el exceso de hierro...

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement TAVR (or TAVI) is Affordable at Mexico’s Clinics of the Heart The Heart The heart is a muscular organ that's located in our chest between our lungs. The heart is designed to pump blood through our bodies. The right side of the heart pumps blood through the lungs, where the blood is oxygenized; the left side of the heart receives this blood and pumps it to the rest of the body. The heart is divided into four main areas or chambers – two upper chambers called the left and right atrium, and two lower chambers called the left...

Multiple Sclerosis CCSVI Treatment at The Clinics of the Heart What is CCSVI? CCSVI, or Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency, is a condition in which the jugular and azygous veins, which drain blood from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, are narrowed, malformed, missing or otherwise blocked. Dr. Paolo Zamboni of the University of Ferrara has conducted extensive multiple sclerosis research that indicates that CCSVI could be one of the causes of MS, and a link to finding an effective MS treatment. Dr. Zamboni first discovered the correlation between CCSVI and MS while researching possible causes...

Coronary Care and Heart Disease Treatments in Mexico by Clinics of the Heart A variety of Endovascular Intervention procedures are performed by the skilled, board-certified specialists at Clinics of the Heart, located at the modern Costamed Hospital in Cozumel, Mexico. Please contact us regarding any of these treatments and procedures. Mexico’s top doctors provide the best service at the lowest price. Coronary care in Mexico has become more popular due to the recognized top flight medical care and the much lower prices than in the U.S. Cardiac Diseases Left heart catheterization Diagnostic coronary angiography Coronary angioplast and stent placement Chronic coronary heart...

Hybrid Procedure Offers Heart Patients the Best of Both Worlds Hybrid Revascularization Still not available in most U.S. hospitals, the hybrid revascularization is being perfomed at Dr. Rafael Moguel’s Clinics of the Heart at the modern Costamed Hospital in Cozumel, Mexico. Coronary Stent & Surgical Bypass A hybrid technique that combines coronary stenting with minimally invasive, surgical bypass surgery, both reduces the risk of surgical complications and speeds recovery in patients with multiple blockages of the coronary arteries. The two-stage procedure avoids the need to split the chest in order to operate on the heart, as is done in conventional...

Drug Free Multiple Sclerosis Treatments…The Future is Now Traditional Treatments for MS The MS infrastructure is a research-pharmaceutical complex populated by neurologists and MS societies that is currently based on the unproven theory that MS is an autoimmune condition. This theory, taught in medical schools, has spawned a drug industry that is expected to grow to more than 20 billion dollars by 2017. So it’s not surprising that most MS neurologists are skeptical and even dismissive of all drug-free therapy and treatments. Neurologists who are and have been the traditional MS gatekeepers are focused on breakthroughs of new drugs, all...

Heart Pacemaker Replacement Procedure Medtronic and other pacemaker brand replacement is offered by Mexico’s premier interventional cardiology center located within the modern facilities of the Costamed Hospital in beautiful Cozumel and in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Single, dual and triple chamber Medtronic pacemaker replacement procedures are performed at a fraction of the cost of what the cost would be in the U.S. , in addition to the extraordinary care you will receive from Clinics of the Heart’s team of surgeons. You will enjoy one of the world’s most sought after destinations while recuperating from your pacemaker replacement. The Medtronic pacemaker replacement...

Crowdfunding Offers Hope to MS Patients Seeking CCSVI Treatment Abroad Speaking from the Heart More and more patients in need of medical treatment are using a variety of online crowdfunding services like www.giveforward.com to raise money to pay for the medical procedure that will hopefully allow them to enjoy better health and their dream of a better quality of life. These patients are looking to medical tourism because they are either uninsured, under-insured or choose to seek quality healthcare abroad because of the availability of treatments. Crowdfunding is responsible for some amazing things, and it has the potential to continue to do great things...

COPD Stem Cell Treatment by Clinics of the Heart in Mexico COPD & Its Treatments Being diagnosed with COPD is terrifying,  It has no known cure, and it affects the automatic process of breathing. Stem cell treatments for COPD, however, have been around for more than 10 years. The refined treatment has stunning effects on even the most advanced cause of COPD. Other treatments for COPD only prolong the progression of the disease, and individuals continue to worsen over time. Stem Cell Treatment for COPD With stem cells, patients receive a higher quality of life. In some cases, patients experience a...

Stem Cell Treatment in Mexico Stem Cell Treatment at Clinics of the Heart At Clinics of the Heart, our goal is to ensure that your treatment is handled in the most professional way possible. We will guide you through every step of the process. We will work closely with you from start to finish, from stem cell treatment education to follow-up after your procedure. We will assist in making your travel arrangements, arrange for all aspects and handle every detail. All of this is provided in order to ensure the best possible result. Below is an overview of this process: Specialist...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Stem Cell Treatment Multiple Sclerosis/Neurological Diseases For any patient, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is both stressful and terrifying. The lack of a cure leads to much of the fear and emotional distress. It’s important for doctors, as well as patients and family members accompanying their loved one to appointments, to consider the many treatment plans that slow the progression of the disease. It’s important for doctors, patients, and loved ones in a supportive role to consider newer, drug-free methods along with traditional medications and surgical treatments. Stem cell treatments are gaining steam and proving to be incredibly useful...

Multiple Sclerosis Stem Cell Treatment Combined CCSVI & Stem Cell Treatment The combined CCSVI venoplasty/stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis is performed by Dr. Rafael Moguel at the Clinics of the Heart in Cozumel, Mexico. It offers additional ways to obtain improvements, the first by enhancing blood flow to the brain through balloon venoplasty of the jugular and azygous veins, the second by increasing the chance for neuron recovery in the presence of new cells (stem cells). We can expect maximum benefits while performing both procedures at the same time. Dr. Moguel & Clinics of the Heart Dr. Moguel is a...

CCSVI for MS in Cozumel, Mexico - Step by Step Dear Clinics of the Heart Patient, We are pleased that you have chosen Dr. Rafael Moguel’s Clinics of the Heart to have your CCSVI/MS procedure performed with us at our facilities in the modern Costamed Hospital in beautiful Cozumel, Mexico. By now, you have given us the information we require regarding your condition and your needs to provide you with the finest medical care and travel logistics to make your journey a pleasant, seamless and succesful one. The following is a summary of what you can expect during your “Liberation Vacation”...

Aortic Valve Stenosis - New Affordable Treatment in Mexico Dr. Rafael Moguel, one of Mexico's most renowned interventional cardiologists, leads one of the most experienced CCSVI Multiple Sclerosis & Stem Cell treatment centers in the world. Please feel free to contact us at info@clinicsoftheheart.com. Aortic Valve Stenosis Severe aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve does not open or close properly. This forces your heart to work harder to pump blood throughout your body. Over time, the heart muscle weakens. This affects your overall health and keeps you from enjoying normal daily activities. Left untreated, severe aortic stenosis is a very serious, life-threatening...