Heart surgeries are medical procedures performed to treat various heart conditions, including blocked arteries, heart valve issues, or congenital defects. These surgeries can range from minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty to more complex operations such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or heart valve repair/replacement. Heart surgeries are typically performed by specialized cardiac surgeons and are often necessary to improve blood flow, restore normal heart function, or prevent further complications. With advances in medical technology and surgical techniques, heart surgeries have become safer and more effective, significantly improving patients’ quality of life and survival rates.
Heart surgeries at Help Services Cardiac Clinic are conducted by a team of highly experienced cardiac surgeons using advanced medical technology. The clinic offers a range of surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive techniques like angioplasty. Each surgery is tailored to the specific needs of the patient, ensuring personalized care and the best possible outcomes. Help Services Cardiac Clinic is known for its commitment to safety, precision, and post-operative care, providing comprehensive support to patients throughout their recovery. Their high success rates make them a trusted name in cardiac surgery.
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) procedures represent a significant advancement in the management of advanced heart failure patients. LVADs are mechanical pumps designed to assist the heart’s left ventricle in pumping blood to the rest of the body, essentially serving as a bridge to transplant or, in some cases, as destination therapy for patients who are not candidates for heart transplantation. The procedure typically involves a surgical implantation of the device, which requires careful patient selection and thorough pre-operative evaluation to ensure the best outcomes.
During the LVAD implantation procedure, the surgeon makes an incision in the chest and connects the LVAD to the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta.
This connection allows the device to draw blood from the ventricle and pump it out to the body, effectively relieving the strain on the heart. Post-surgery, patients require close monitoring and rehabilitation, as they adjust to living with the device, which includes managing anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clots and regular follow-ups to ensure the device is functioning properly.
Complications can arise, including infection, device malfunction, or heart failure progression, requiring a comprehensive care plan that involves cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized LVAD coordinators. Despite the challenges, LVAD procedures have significantly improved the quality of life and survival rates for many patients with severe heart failure, transforming what was once considered a fatal condition into a manageable one. As technology continues to evolve, ongoing research aims to improve device design, minimize complications, and expand the criteria for safe implantation, paving the way for even more patients to benefit from this life-saving intervention.
This pump keep in during High Risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and following cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening event when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body.
