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