Ochsner names Dr. Brian Moore chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, and honors Dr. Robert Hart’s 32-year legacy

Ochsner names Dr. Brian Moore chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, and honors Dr. Robert Hart’s 32-year legacy

Dr. Moore will become Ochsner’s chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Dr. Hart, whose 32 years of service shaped a culture of compassionate, high-quality care 

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What Is Open-Heart Surgery?

Open‑heart surgery is a major procedure where surgeons open the chest to repair serious heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disease, congenital defects and aneurysms. It includes operations like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement and aortic aneurysm repair, and typically involves the use of a heart‑lung bypass machine. Most patients recover within several weeks and can return to long, active lives with heart‑healthy habits.