Cardiothoracic surgery treats conditions in the heart, lungs and chest. MVHS surgeons perform a variety of cardiothoracic surgeries.

A few common cardiothoracic surgeries and procedures include:

  • Angioplasty
  • Stent placement
  • Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
  • Open heart surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
  • Heart valve repair or replacement
  • Ventricular assist devices
  • Carotid surgery