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CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Cardiac surgery is the general name for surgical methods used in the treatment of diseases affecting the heart and surrounding vessels. These surgical interventions include operations performed to treat various forms of heart disease.

Heart And Vascular Diseases

Heart and vascular diseases refer to various disorders affecting the cardiovascular system and are a common cause of death worldwide. Many of these diseases are related to lifestyle and can be better managed with early diagnosis. Here are some common types of heart and vascular diseases and the factors that can cause them:

1. Coronary Artery Disease: Occurs as a result of narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. This condition can lead to a heart attack.

2. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): A common health problem with serious effects on heart and vascular health.

3. Heart Failure: A condition where the heart cannot pump blood sufficiently to the body.

4. Arrhythmias: Irregularities in the heart's normal rhythm.

5. Aortic Diseases: Problems such as aneurysms or tears in the aorta.

6. Pulmonary Embolism: Occurs when blood clots reach the lungs and can pose a life-threatening risk.

7. Vascular Diseases: Various vascular problems including blockages, dilations, and varicose veins.

8. Anemia: Low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, causing the heart to work harder.

Some risk factors that contribute to these diseases include:

- Excessive weight and obesity

- High cholesterol levels

- Diabetes and insulin resistance

- Lack of physical activity

- Unhealthy dietary habits

- Stress and sedentary lifestyle

- Smoking and the use of tobacco products like hookah

Various procedures are performed in heart and vascular surgery, and these play an important role in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Here are some common surgical procedures in this field:

1. Coronary Bypass Surgery

2. Heart Valve Repair and Replacement

3. Arterial and Venous Intervention

4. Minimally Invasive Surgery: Heart surgeries done with fewer incisions compared to traditional methods.

5. Aortic Surgery: Surgical procedures for treating problems in the aorta.

Coronary Bypass

Coronary bypass is a heart surgery that improves blood flow by bypassing narrowed or blocked coronary arteries to ensure the heart receives oxygen-rich blood. This procedure is used in the treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD) and includes:

- The surgeon typically takes a healthy vessel from the patient's body, such as the leg, chest wall, or arm.

- This vessel is connected to the heart in a way that bypasses the blocked or narrowed arteries.

- This new pathway allows blood to bypass the blocked area and reach more areas of the heart.

Minimally Ivasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery is a type of operation performed using smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. This technique is often done with special tools like laparoscopy or endoscopy. Its main advantages include:

1. Smaller Incisions: The operation is performed with a few small holes instead of large incisions.

2. Less Pain and Bleeding: Smaller incisions result in less pain and bleeding.

3. Faster Recovery Time: Patients generally recover faster and return to their normal activities sooner.

4. Lower Infection Risk: Lower risk of infection compared to open surgery.

5. Better Cosmetic Results: Smaller incisions leave less visible scarring.

Minimally invasive surgery is used in many medical fields, such as general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and gynecology. Its applications are continually expanding, and more complex procedures can be performed with this method thanks to technological advances.

Valve Repair And Valve Replacement

Valve repair and valve replacement surgeries are two main surgical methods used to treat dysfunctions of the heart valves. These procedures are performed to correct problems like narrowing (stenosis) or leaking (regurgitation) of the valves.

1. Valve Repair:

   - This surgery aims to preserve and repair the existing heart valve.

   - Repair techniques include reshaping the valve, reinforcing supporting structures, or repairing damaged areas.

   - Repair is preferred as it uses the patient's own tissue.

2. Valve Replacement:

   - This surgery replaces a damaged or dysfunctional heart valve with an artificial one.

   - Artificial valves can be mechanical (long-lasting but require blood thinners) or biological (limited lifespan but require less blood thinners).

   - Replacement is performed when the valve is too damaged to repair or when repair is not possible.

Surgical Treatments For Aortic Aneurysms

Surgical treatments for aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, and rhythm disorders vary depending on the severity and characteristics of each condition. The surgical treatments for these conditions are as follows:

1. Surgical Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms:

   - An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement of the aortic wall.

   - Depending on the size and growth rate of the aneurysm, surgical repair may be possible.

   - Repair usually involves removing the aneurysmal section and replacing it with a synthetic graft.

   - Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a less invasive alternative, placing a stent graft inside the aorta through a catheter.

2. Surgical Treatment of Aortic Dissection:

   - Aortic dissection is characterized by the separation of layers in the aortic wall and is an emergency situation.

   - Surgical treatment typically involves repairing or replacing the torn section with a graft.

   - The surgery depends on where the aorta has torn and the patient's overall health condition.

3. Surgical Treatment of Rhythm Disorders:

   - Rhythm disorders are disruptions in the normal beating pattern of the heart.

   - Ablation is a method used to treat rhythm disorders, where abnormal electrical pathways are destroyed or isolated.

   - In some cases, the implantation of a pacemaker or defibrillator device may be necessary. These devices send electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm.

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