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Heart Operation Types
Introduction
Heart surgeries are performed to treat various cardiovascular conditions. These procedures can be lifesaving, improving both survival and quality of life. There are several types of heart operations, each with specific indications and methods.
Common Types of Heart Surgery
1. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Purpose: Used for treating coronary artery disease (CAD) by bypassing blocked arteries to restore blood flow.
- Procedure: A healthy blood vessel (often from the leg or chest) is grafted to bypass the diseased artery.
2. Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery
- Purpose: Treatment for valve disorders (e.g., stenosis or regurgitation).
- Procedure: Either repairing the faulty valve or replacing it with a mechanical or biological prosthetic valve.
3. Heart Transplant
- Purpose: Performed in end-stage heart failure when other treatments fail.
- Procedure: The diseased heart is replaced with a healthy donor heart.
4. Aneurysm Repair
- Purpose: Fixes weakened or bulging areas of the heart wall or aorta.
- Procedure: The damaged area is reinforced with a synthetic patch or graft.
5. Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery (MICS)
- Purpose: Minimally invasive techniques are used for valve repairs, hole closures, and some bypasses.
- Procedure: Small incisions result in faster recovery compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
6. Implantable Devices (Pacemakers, Defibrillators, LVAD)
- Purpose: Used to treat abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, or other cardiac dysfunctions.
- Examples:
- Pacemakers: Regulate slow heart rhythms.
- Defibrillators: Prevents life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs): Assist in pumping blood in severe heart failure.
Conclusion
Heart surgeries range from minimally invasive to complex procedures. The choice of surgery depends on the condition being treated, overall health, and associated risks. Consulting a cardiac surgeon helps determine the best approach for each patient.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines on Cardiovascular Surgery
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001038
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/heart-surgery-resources
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001285
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/treatment-of-a-heart-attack/cardiac-procedures-and-surgeries
2. European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on Cardiac Surgery
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Recommended-Reading/Cardiovascular-Surgery
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/43/39/3826/6675076
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/ESC-Guidelines-on-non-cardiac-surgery-cardiovascular-assessment-and-managem
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25086026/
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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