Heart surgery

Heart Surgery

Heart surgery (pronunciation: /hɑːrt ˈsɜːrdʒəri/) is a surgical procedure performed on the heart or its vessels to treat cardiovascular diseases.

The term "heart surgery" is derived from the Old English heorte for "heart" and the Latin chirurgia for "surgery".

There are several types of heart surgeries, including:

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) - This is the most common type of heart surgery. It's often done on an emergency basis during a heart attack.
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement - This surgery is done to repair or replace a heart valve that is not working correctly.
Heart Transplant - This is a surgical procedure to replace a diseased heart with a healthy one from a donor.
Aortic Surgery - This surgery is done to repair or replace a damaged section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
Arrhythmia Treatment - This surgery is done to correct irregular heart rhythms.

Cardiovascular Disease - A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
Cardiologist - A doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon - A medical doctor who specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest.
Cardiac Rehabilitation - A medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health following a heart attack, heart surgery, or percutaneous coronary intervention procedures such as stenting and angioplasty.

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