What Is Mitral Valve Disease? Mitral valve disease occurs when the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart doesn’t work properly, resulting in mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) or mitral valve stenosis (narrowing). Mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) is a condition where the leaflets of the mitral valve weaken, causing blood to leak…

What Is Mitral Valve Replacement? The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It allows blood to flow from the left upper chamber into the left lower chamber. When the valve is not working well, it may need to be replaced. Reasons for Procedure Healthy heart valves allow blood to flow one…

What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm. The heart’s electrical system normally sends regularly spaced signals. These signals tell the heart muscle to contract or beat. The heart has two upper chambers called atria. It also has two lower chambers called ventricles. Each signal starts in the atria and travels…

Less Invasive Cardiac Surgery Offering the broadest array of minimally invasive cardiac surgery options in the region is a high priority at the BMC Brighton Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery. Our cardiac surgeons are specially trained to use the most cutting-edge medical procedures available, including robotic-assisted approaches. And, as with every procedure we offer, they…

What Is Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair? The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It allows blood to flow from the left upper chamber into the left lower chamber. When the valve is not working well, it may need to be repaired. Reasons for Procedure Minimally invasive mitral valve repair is…

The level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Boston Medical Center – Brighton (BMC Brighton) offers world-class care for newborns. Our NICU is one of only a handful of units in Boston that provides the most advanced care and technology for premature and critically ill newborns. Our Team The NICU is staffed by board-certified neonatologists and…

Checklist for Your Pregnancy The amount of information you get during pregnancy can be overwhelming. We’ve broken down the basics of what you need to do or should consider during each month of pregnancy. Months 1 to 3 (First Trimester) Prepare a list of questions for your prenatal visits Take prenatal vitamins Maintain healthy eating…