Open Heart Surgery

What is Open Heart Surgery?

It is a surgical specialty focused on operating on the heart through chest opening, using advanced techniques to support the heart and lungs during surgery.

What conditions are treated in this department?

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

• Heart valve repair or replacement

• Correction of congenital heart defects

• Removal of heart tumors if necessary

• Emergency cases such as aortic rupture

How is diagnosis and treatment performed?

• Comprehensive evaluation with imaging, ECG, and lung function tests

• Preoperative preparation including risk assessment and general health evaluation

• Surgery using advanced cardiopulmonary bypass techniques

• Postoperative care in ICU to monitor vital functions

• Long-term follow-up to ensure successful outcomes and stable heart function

Follow-up Duration

Typically long-term, with regular visits to monitor heart function, adjust medications, and prevent complications.

Treatment Goals

Correct critical heart problems, improve blood flow and heart function, prevent complications, and save the patient’s life.