These conditions can arise from factors such as genetics, lifestyle choices, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking. If left untreated, they can lead to severe complications and even life-threatening events. The human heart is the muscular organ that powers the circulatory system, working tirelessly to pump blood through a vast network of vessels.
Cardiovascular diseases like coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure can impair the heart's ability to pump effectively. These conditions can arise from factors such as genetics, lifestyle choices, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking. If left untreated, they can lead to severe complications and even life-threatening events.
This is where cardiac surgery comes in—a specialized field dedicated to repairing and enhancing heart health. Dr. Rajeev Vashisth, Senior Consultant - Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, HCG Hospital, Bhavnagar shares the innovations in cardiac surgery that will shape the future of heart care.
Redefining Possibilities with Cardiac Surgery: Cardiac surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures performed on the heart itself, its vessels, or nearby organs. Traditionally, these surgeries have focused on correcting structural abnormalities, such as repairing damaged valves (AVR/MVR/DVR), cleaning blocked arteries (CABG), or treating congenital heart defects (birth defects). However, the advent of cutting-edge techniques in cardiac surg.
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