Open-heart surgery in Chicagoland
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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What does heart surgery do?
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Is heart catheterization an open-heart surgery?
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How do I find a heart surgeon near me?