When you have a heart condition, surgery may be recommended as part of your care plan. Cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists at Ascension St. Vincent’s deliver surgical treatments to help open clogged arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and more. Whenever possible, your doctor uses minimally invasive, catheter-based surgery. But sometimes open-heart surgery is recommended. As the leader in heart care, heart surgeons at Ascension St. Vincent’s perform the most cardiac surgeries and procedures in the region -- from minimally invasive procedures to open-heart surgeries.
Each appointment starts with a conversation between you and your heart surgeon. We listen to your concerns and answer your questions. Then, we work with you on a surgical care plan that’s right for you – from surgery to recovery and cardiac rehabilitation.
We specialize in heart procedures to:
- Bypass damaged arteries and graft new ones into the heart (CABG)
- Open clogged coronary arteries (angioplasty, with balloon or stent)
- Repair damage from a heart trauma or a hole in the heart
- Replace or repair a leaky heart valve (TAVR)
- Restore normal heart rhythm due to chronic AFib
- Treat a heart infection
With cardiologists and surgeons trained in the latest heart care testing, treatment and procedures, you are connected to advanced heart care close to home.
A multispecialty team, dedicated to your heart care
When you choose Ascension St. Vincent’s for your heart surgery, you have an experienced team dedicated to your care. Your multispecialty care team may include a cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, dietitian, nurse practitioner, social worker and more. Your specialists and care team collaborate, working together with you and for you.
Minimally invasive surgery may be an option for your care, often meaning a shorter recovery time and lower risk of infection. If open-heart surgery is recommended as part of your care plan, our surgeons have the expertise to provide the advanced heart care you need. Together, your team of doctors delivers advanced heart and vascular care to help improve your heart function.
Open-heart surgery recovery unit dedicated to your care
After surgery, you recover in our dedicated open-heart surgery recovery unit with experienced specialists, specialized cardiac nurses and care teams. Our care teams use advanced technology to monitor your heart during recovery.
Your care team takes the time to listen to you and your family. We answer your questions and explain what to expect as you recover. Your doctor creates a recovery plan that gets you back to enjoying time with your loved ones.
Get a second opinion from a cardiovascular surgeon
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and cardiovascular care plan is right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension St. Vincent’s. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options for heart surgery. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized heart care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. If you are looking for a second opinion for advanced heart care, our cardiologists can also connect you with the right specialists for minimally invasive surgery, including TAVR,CABG, and ablation. Our heart and vascular specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national care team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
GET A SECOND OPINION
Refer your patient to a heart surgeon
Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our heart surgeons start by listening to fully understand your patient’s needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To make a doctor referral, please call 904-384-3343.
Frequently asked questions about heart surgery