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    Open-heart surgery in Chicagoland

    See what makes Ascension Illinois in Chicagoland a leader in advanced surgical care for your heart.

    If you have a serious heart condition, such as coronary artery disease, valve disease, or heart failure, our team of experienced heart surgeons is here to provide personalized and comprehensive care.

    At Ascension Illinois, your doctors and surgeons listen to understand your health concerns and health goals with compassion. Your experienced care team includes surgeons, cardiovascular specialists, and nurses working with you and for you. We use state-of-the-art equipment and leading-edge technology to perform a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures. Our doctors are trained in the latest diagnostic testing and surgical techniques to create a surgical care plan that’s right for your condition.

    We take the time to explain your procedure so that you will know what to expect and how to care for yourself once you leave the hospital. After surgery, we connect you with the right follow-up care and rehabilitation to help support your recovery. This may include other specialist appointments, rehabilitation programs and support groups.

    FIND A SPECIALIST

    Our heart surgeons specialize in:

    • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is used to help restore proper blood circulation to the heart by rerouting blood flow around blocked or narrowed arteries. This procedure helps improve the oxygen supply to your heart and can help reduce or eliminate symptoms, such as chest pain and shortness of breath.
    • Valve repair or replacement: Valve repair or replacement can be an open-heart surgery or minimally invasive procedure. When your heart valve is damaged or diseased, your cardiologist may recommend repairing or replacing the valve. You may be referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon if the recommended repair is an open-heart surgery; or to an interventional cardiologist if the repair is a minimally invasive and catheter-based procedure, such as TAVR. If your damaged valve is left untreated, you can experience blood leakage, reduced blood flow or valve-related problems.
    • Surgical care for AFib: Heart care teams at Ascension Illinois deliver advanced treatment options to help manage atrial fibrillation (AFib). Your multidisciplinary care team includes electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons who work together to treat AFib symptoms, such as:

      • Chest pain
      • Extreme fatigue
      • Irregular heartbeat, either too fast (palpitations) or too slow
      • Shortness of breath
      • Sweating

    • Heart device implant surgery: A medical device, such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), can help regulate the heart's rhythm and improve heart function. These devices are often used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias and to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD) implant surgery: A ventricular assist device helps your heart temporarily or permanently pump blood throughout your body. A VAD may be recommended by your doctor if you are recovering from surgery, awaiting a heart transplant or unable to receive a heart transplant. The three types of VAD devices are:

      • Biventricular assist device (BIVAD)
      • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
      • Right ventricular assist device (RVAD)


    A multispecialty team dedicated to your heart care

    When you choose Ascension Illinois for your heart surgery, you have an experienced team dedicated to your care. Your multispecialty care team may include a cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeon, dietitian, nurse practitioner, social worker, and more. Your specialists and care team collaborate, working together with you and for you.

    Get a second opinion from a cardiothoracic 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 Illinois. 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 heart surgery, including valve repair, ablation and CABG. 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 develop an individualized care plan. To make a doctor referral, please call 855-692-6482.

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    Frequently asked questions about heart surgery

    • What does heart surgery do?
    • What are the different types of heart surgery?
    • What is the most common heart surgery?
    • What happens after heart surgery?
    • Is heart catheterization an open-heart surgery?
    • How do I find a heart surgeon near me?