Types of cardiac surgeries
Cardiac surgery, also known as heart surgery, refers to any surgical procedure performed on the heart or blood vessels that transfer blood to and from the heart. Cardiac surgery is performed under different circumstances; some common circumstances include heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Heart surgery is also suggested to individuals that are at a high risk of cardiovascular diseases. Cardiac surgery is not the only treatment for cardiovascular diseases, but it is suggested when patients are at a high risk to remove the possibility of heart attacks and strokes, which could be fatal. Cardiac surgery can be performed both traditionally and with modern minimally invasive techniques where robots are used to perform surgery.
Types of Cardiac Surgery
Bypass Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), commonly known as bypass surgery, is one of the most commonly performed heart surgeries. The surgery is done when the coronary artery is blocked, and the blood supply to the heart is cut off. A healthy artery is extracted from another part of the body. The extracted artery is then used to create a new route of blood flow to the heart by bypassing the blocked section of the coronary artery. Sometimes, during CABG, multiple blockages need to be re-routed in a single surgery.
Heart Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery
The human heart has four valves that control the backflow of blood. These valves are often damaged due to cardiovascular diseases. To treat such problems, heart valve repair/replacement surgery is performed. In the case of heart valve replacement, an artificial valve is installed, or sometimes biological valves made from cow, pig, or human heart tissues are also used. In case the valve needs repairing, doctors insert a catheter through a large blood vessel and guide it to your heart, then a small balloon-like tip at the end of the catheter is inflated or deflated to narrow or widen the valve as necessary.
Implantation of Pacemaker
The pacemaker is an electronic medical device that has to be installed inside the body under the skin of your chest or in your abdomen. It has wires that are attached to your heart that help your heart maintain a steady rhythm. Pacemaker surgery is usually done on patients suffering from serious cases of arrhythmia, which can not be treated with medicine. Arrhythmia is a cardiac condition where the heart either beats too fast, too slow or at an uneven pace. The pacemaker uses electrical signals to maintain the pace of the heart and save patients from heart attacks or strokes.
Heart Transplant
This is the most serious form of cardiac surgery where the patient's heart is so damaged that there is no other option than transplanting the heart. Heart transplants are done using donated hearts from deceased human beings.
Conclusion
The heart is one of the most important organs in your body. The health of your heart correlates to your physical health. An unhealthy heart can lead to fatal problems such as a heart attack or stroke. If you are suffering from cardiovascular diseases and need cardiac surgery, please visit Medipulse hospital. The team offers the best medical care to ensure you can recover from cardiac surgery as early as possible. Headed by experienced doctors and medical staff, Medipulse hospital is one of the best hospitals in India for you to get affordable and safe cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.