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Open Heart Surgery in California
Procedures performed at The Center fit in two different categories: I. Open Heart Operations II. All Other Procedures Open Heart Operations consist of: 1. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - Techniques utilizing Internal Mammary arteries, Radial arteries (from arm), and Saphenous vein. This also includes second and third time operations (redo) which The Center is particularly expertise in. Other Non-Open Heart Procedures in 3 categories: 2. Vascular: Open heart surgery is a very serious medical procedure that over half a million Americans face each and every year. Due to a combination of genetics and lifestyle habits including food and exercise, cardiovascular health can deteriorate rapidly as people age, eventually leading to the need for an open heart surgery. Open heart surgery encompasses a varying range of cardiothoracic procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery, mitral valve replacement, aortic valve replacement, pacemaker surgery and congenital defects. One of the biggest factors that contributes to the probability of needing open heart surgery is a person's diet. By eating a diet high in saturated fats and sugar, individuals create an increased risk for blocked arteries that require valve replacement, an artery bypass and open heart surgery. The other common reason people receive open heart surgery is to fix congenital birth defects, which cannot be avoided or treated by diet. For example, often premature babies require open heart surgery later in life to close a small hole in the heart or fix a defect they have had since birth. Though the prospect of having open heart surgery can be an intimidating, there is a good probability that the results will turn out well in the hands of a qualified cardiothoracic surgeon. Cardiothoracic surgeons are among the best-qualified and highly trained surgeons, and have extensive experience performing open chest and open heart surgeries. The surgeons at the California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery are a group of top-notch doctors who are board certified in cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery. Mitral Valve ReplacementThe California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a leading Southern California destination for patients seeking mitral valve replacement. Mitral valve replacement involves repair of a damaged mitral valve. Mitral valves can require replacement due to a number of causes including a congenital defect, from aging, from a heart attack, or from a nearby infection that impedes the valve's function. The mitral valve plays an important role in the heart's function. The mitral valve is the gateway for moving oxygenated blood into the heart's left ventricle, and prevents the blood from leaking back into the heart as it exit's the left ventricle to flow through the rest of the body. If a damaged mitral valve is not replaced, consequences can be severe - the heart cannot continue functioning normally and blood can build up in the lungs, resulting in respiratory problems and heart failure.
Before mitral valve replacement surgery, our team of expert surgeons at the California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery thoroughly examine the patient and run tests to determine the best course of treatment for their individual case. There are a few different surgical options for patients who need to undergo mitral valve replacement surgery, including a supportive mitral valve ring, a replacement tissue valve or a replacement mechanical valve. Tissue replacement valves come from either a pig or a cow, and have the advantage of not requiring the patient to take anticoagulant medication following surgery. However, since the cow and pig mitral valves are real valves they wear out and need to be replaced after fifteen years. On the other hand, mechanical mitral valve replacements will last forever but require that the patient take anticoagulation medication to prevent blockages and buildup around the site of the replacement. Read more...
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