Cardiac Surgery in India

  • A surgical specialty focusing on the treatment of heart and vascular diseases through surgical procedures.
  • Critical for treating conditions such as congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, and heart valve disorders, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Common Indications for Cardiac Surgery

  • Blockages in the coronary arteries leading to chest pain and heart attacks.
  • Conditions affecting the heart valves, causing regurgitation or stenosis.
  • Structural heart problems present from birth requiring surgical correction.
  • Enlargement of the aorta that may require surgical repair to prevent rupture.
  • Abnormal heart rhythms that may necessitate surgical intervention
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Types of Cardiac Surgeries

1. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

  • A procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries using grafts from other blood vessels.

3.Arrhythmia Surgery

  • Procedures such as catheter ablation or the implantation of devices like pacemakers.
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2. Heart Valve Repair/Replacement

  • Surgical techniques to repair or replace damaged heart valves with mechanical or biological valves.

4. Congenital Heart Surgery

  • Various surgeries to correct congenital heart defects, such as atrial septal defect (ASD) repair.

Pre-Surgery Evaluation

1. Comprehensive Medical Assessment

  • Detailed medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests (ECG, echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization)..

2. Patient Counseling

  • Discussion of risks, benefits, and expected outcomes associated with the surgery.

Procedure of Cardiac Surgery

  • Pre-operative assessments, including blood tests and consultations with anesthesiologists..
  • Detailed steps involved in specific cardiac surgeries tailored to the patient’s condition.
  • Checking for inconveniences, torment the board, and recovery conventions.

Challenges and Risks

1.Immediate Complications

  • Risks of infection, bleeding, arrhythmias, and complications related to anesthesia

2.Long-Term Risks

  • Potential for graft failure, heart dysfunction, and need for additional surgeries.
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Leading Cardiac Surgery Centers in India

1. Prominent Hospitals

  • Institutions like Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, and Narayana Health specializing in cardiac care.
  • Availability of experienced cardiac surgeons and advanced medical technologies.

Cost and Financial Aspects

1.Cost Breakdown

  • Overview of expenses involved, including surgery, hospitalization, and follow-up care.
  • Information on insurance options and financial assistance available for patients

Conclusion

1.Summary of Cardiac Surgery Importance

  • Essential procedures that significantly enhance survival rates and improve quality of life for patients with heart conditions

2.Encouragement for Awareness and Timely Action

  • Importance of seeking timely medical advice and appropriate surgical intervention for cardiac diseases.
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Departments

Cardiac Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Gi Surgery

Brain & neuro Surgery

Spine & Neuro Surgery

Related Hospitals

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (Jasola, Delhi)

Max Super Specialty Hospital Gurgaon

Artemis Hospital (Gurgaon)

Jaypee Hospital Noida Delhi NCR India

Narayana Superspecialty Hospital Gurgaon

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