Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a ground-breaking innovation in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. In aortic valve stenosis, the aortic valve narrows and restricts blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. TAVR is a less-invasive alternative to standard open-heart surgery that provides new hope to patients who are thought …
Robotic cardiac surgery, or robot-assisted heart surgery, uses advanced robotic systems to perform cardiac operations accurately. In this type of surgery, a trained cardiac surgeon controls robotic arms that operate. Unlike traditional open heart surgery, robotic cardiac surgery requires tiny incisions and is, hence, a minimally invasive surgical method. This approach helps perform complex heart …
Keyhole Cardiac Surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is a cutting-edge approach for performing intricate heart procedures through small incisions. Instead of cutting through the breastbone, as in regular heart surgery, doctors make small cuts between the ribs using specially adapted instruments. This lets them reach the heart without disrupting too much of the …
What Is A Stent? Heart disease is a major cause of death globally. Among its various treatment options, stent placement has emerged as a significant solution for managing coronary artery disease. A stent is like a tiny tube made of metal or plastic. It is used to open arteries blocked due to plaque buildup or …
Bypass surgery, also known by the name heart bypass surgery or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a major operation performed for blocked arteries. When the blood vessels narrow or are blocked by atherosclerosis (plaque deposition of cholesterol and fat), it cuts off oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart and leads to a heart attack. …
