In our Cardiovascular Surgery Department, treatments for diseases that can be seen in premature newborns, children and adults are performed with the right methods (open, closed, robotic surgery) for the appropriate patient.
What is Cardiovascular Surgery?
The heart is one of the most important and vital organs of the body, with the muscle structure needed to pump blood. With the help of the heart muscle, blood is delivered to all cells in the body. In this way, oxygen and nutrients are transported to the body. This organ, which is vital for human health, should be well protected, examined and monitored.
Cardiovascular Surgery describes the surgical procedures that is used in the treatment of heart, 4 large vessels and other vascular diseases. Cardiovascular surgery specialists perform surgical procedures such as opening of cardiovascular occlusions, replacement of heart valves, reorganization of heart valves in patients with heart failure, etc.
Which Diseases Does Cardiovascular Surgery Treat?
- Heart attack
- Vascular Calcification
- Hypertension
- Heart Tumor
- Heart valve diseases
- Diseases of veins and arteries
- Diseases of aorta
- Heart failure
- Congenital heart diseases
- Varicose diseases
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Buerger disease
What are the Procedures applied in Cardiovascular Surgery?
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair and Change Procedure
- Artery Diseases Intervention
- Vein Diseases Intervention, Varicose Surgery
- Hybrid Procedure
- Heart Surgeries with Small Incision
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Aorta Surgery
- Heart Failure Surgery
- Congenital heart disease surgery
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Robot assisted operations with small incisions without stopping the heart. Normal classic cardiac surgeries that is done with 15-20 cm , can be done with small incisions like 3-5 cm with robotic cardiac surgery.
Robotic Cardiac Surgery can be applied in mitral valve repair and change, holes on the upper area of the heart, arrythmia operations, coronary bypass and heart tumors.
Aortic Valve Repair or Replacement
Aortic Valve diseases are treated when there is serious occlusion or failure. There are two options. Replacing or repairing the valve surgical method. Or replacing the valve with catheter method. Surgical aortic valve replacement is associated with better long-term outcomes.
Coronary Bypass
Coronary bypass surgery is a surgical procedure performed to fix the problems caused by occlusion of coronary arteries (vessels feeding the heart) These occlusions mean there are excess fat and cholesterol depot formed.
Replacement arteries are placed in areas of occluded coronary arteries or narrowed arteries are widened. This ensures that the heart has better access to the oxygen and nutrients it needs and reduces the risk of heart attack.
Cardiac valve diseases
Cardiac valve operations are surgical procedures that is used to treat congenital or later developed disorders of heart valves. Generally it is done with open surgery method. Cardiac valve operations are surgical procedures that is used to treat congenital or later developed disorders of heart valves. Generally it is done with open surgery method. Frequently performed valve operations are; aorta valve replacement, mitral valve disease and tricuspid valve deplacement.
Minimal Invasive Surgery
Minimal invasive heart disease is performed under the breast with a smaller incision compared to the traditional heart surgery methods. With this method, chest wall integrity is preserved. Also it results with less pain, faster healing process and less infection risk.
Mitral Valve Disease
The mitral valve is the valve between the atrium and ventricle on the left side of the heart. It is a condition in which the heart regulates the direction of the incoming blood flow and does not go backwards when the heart contracts. Insufficiency or stenosis occurs when the valve is unable to perform this task. If the medication treatments are inefficient in situations like these, surgical method or mitraclip with catheter method is recommended.
The treatment option for people with mitral valve disease is determined by the patient’s condition, complaints and the necessary examinations.
Aorta Tear (Dissection)
Aorta dissection is a serious disease caused by tear of the inner layer of the aorta. Due to this tear, blood can leak between the layers of the aorta wall. This situation might potentially be life threatening and it requires urgent intervention.
Chest pain, back pain, dyspnea, fainting, sweating, malaise, severe abdominal pain and bloating complaints are examples of aorta dissection (tear) symptoms.
Although aorta dissection rarely occurs, it is a life threatening disease. Generally, high blood pressure is seen as the most significant cause. Also other causes include trauma, Vascular calcification and genetic factors.
Aortal dissection (tearing) treatment is done by surgical intervention, medical treatment and endovascular method. Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist creates a treatment plan according to the patients condition and tests.
Vascular Calcification (Atherosclerosis)
Vascular Calcification (Atherosclerosis) is the process by which fat, cholesterol and inflammatory wastes combine in the inner layers of the arteries, resulting in the formation of vascular stenosis called plaques. Fat deposits and occlusions can be easily diagnosed by ultrasound in the neck and arm veins, which are easily accessible superficially.
Also, the vascular structures can be observed with tomography or angio since the heart is in the ribcage. In addition, ECG, echocardiography, exercise stress tests and cardiac scintigraphy can diagnose atherosclerotic plaques and occlusions.
If atherosclerotic plaques are not at a certain critical level, anti-clogging blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering medications are recommended. Changes in lifestyle is very important. Especially staying away from greasy food and fast food, not smoking, balancing the weight, being active and excersizing is very helpful.
If the atherosclerotic plaques are at a level that effects the supply of the heart, the vein should be opened with a baloon or a stent during an angio. In some cases, the patient’s blocked veins need to be replaced with veins taken from the patient’s leg or arm through a surgical procedure called bypass.
Heart Aneurysm
A heart aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement or bulging of the walls of the heart. This situation can negatively impact the vascular structure and cardiovascular system of the heart.
Heart aneurysms can be caused by many factors, including coronary artery disease, heart infections, high blood pressure, post-traumatic injuries and genetic causes.
Many people may not be aware of the presence of heart aneurysm. Because the disease does not always show significant symptoms. However in some cases, symptoms like chest pain, difficulty in breathing, Rhythm disorders in the heart, dizziness or fainting can occur.
If the heart aneurysm is not detected early it can cause serious health risks. In such a case, it is important to consult a cardiovascular specialist. Medical screening methods like ECG, echocardiogram, MRI and CT scans are used in the diagnosis of disease.
If the aneurysm is not dangerous, the patient can only be kept under observation. However if the situation is serious, surgical intervention or treatment Methods like stent may be necessary since it can cause complications like heart failure or valve problems.
To reduce the risk of heart aneurysm, people should avoid smoking, exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and balance their blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Varicose operations
Varicose is the enlargement of veins. The treatment options change according to the place of the varicose vein, diameter of the vein and the level of the leakage. There are closed and open treatment methods. The most suitable treatment option should be determined with doppler examination and necessary tests.
Heart Tumor Treatment
Heart Tumors are rarely seen. However in some cases, it can cause cancerous cells to occur in the heart tissue. The early diagnosis of the tumor and the choice of treatment option is determined by the general condition of the patient.