Scope and Services of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) is a highly specialized branch of surgery focused on diagnosing and treating conditions of the heart, lungs, chest cavity, and vascular system. This field plays a pivotal role in managing some of the most critical and life-threatening medical conditions.
Scope
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- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Surgical restoration of blood flow to the heart.
- Valve Repair and Replacement: Procedures for malfunctioning or diseased heart valves.
- Congenital Heart Disease Repairs: Correction of heart defects present from birth..
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries
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- Lung Resections: Surgery for lung cancer, infections, or emphysema.
- Esophageal Surgery: For cancer or severe motility disorders.
- Pleural Disease Management: Treating pleural effusion, pneumothorax, or empyema.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Surgical decompression for nerve or vascular compression in the thoracic outlet.
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- Aneurysm Repair: Surgical or endovascular treatment of aneurysms.
- Carotid Endarterectomy: Removal of plaque from carotid arteries to prevent stroke.
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment: Revascularization for blocked arteries in limbs.
- Venous Procedures: Including varicose vein surgery and venous thromboembolism management.
- Dialysis Access Surgery: Creation of arteriovenous fistulas or grafts for patients undergoing dialysis.
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- Traumatic Aortic Injury Repair.
- Penetrating or Blunt Chest Trauma Management.
Facilities & Services
- Comprehensive Diagnostics:
- Advanced imaging such as echocardiography, CT, and MRI for cardiovascular and thoracic diseases.
- Cardiac catheterization for detailed heart assessment.
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care:
- Preoperative and postoperative management of cardiac and thoracic conditions.
- Long-term follow-up and rehabilitation programs.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery:
- State-of-the-art techniques for reduced recovery times and improved outcomes.
- 24/7 Emergency Services:
- Immediate surgical interventions for critical conditions like aortic dissection or ruptured aneurysms.
- Multidisciplinary Care:
- Collaboration with cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthetists, and intensivists for holistic patient management.