Techno Global Hospital: Cardio Vascular Surgery Department

Cardiovascular surgery, also known as cardiac surgery, is a specialized field of medicine focused on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular surgeons are highly skilled in performing a wide range of procedures to repair, replace, or bypass damaged or diseased structures of the heart and blood vessels. Here's an overview of cardiovascular surgery:

Education and Training

Cardiovascular surgeons undergo extensive education and training, which typically includes:

• Completion of medical school
• Residency training in general surgery
• Fellowship training in cardiovascular surgery, which involves additional years of specialized training focused on surgical procedures involving the heart and blood vessels

Areas of Expertise

Cardiovascular surgeons are skilled in treating a variety of conditions, including:

• Coronary Artery Disease: Surgical procedures to restore blood flow to the heart muscle, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and coronary artery bypass surgery.
• Valvular Heart Disease: Repair or replacement of heart valves affected by conditions such as aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and mitral valve prolapse.
• Congenital Heart Defects: Surgical correction of structural abnormalities present at birth, such as atrial septal defects (ASDs), ventricular septal defects (VSDs), and tetralogy of Fallot.
• Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections: Repair of weakened or damaged sections of the aorta, including open surgical repair and minimally invasive endovascular procedures.
• Heart Failure: Surgical options for end-stage heart failure, including heart transplantation and implantation of ventricular assist devices (VADs) to support heart function.
• Arrhythmias: Surgical treatment of abnormal heart rhythms, including implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices.