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Adult Cardiac Surgery

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Overview

Adult cardiac surgery refers to procedures performed on the heart to treat various heart conditions. These surgeries are typically recommended when other treatments like medication fail. Here’s a brief overview of key aspects of adult cardiac surgery.

Common Types of Cardiac Surgery

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Bypasses blocked coronary arteries to restore blood flow to the heart.
  • Valve Surgery: Repairs or replaces damaged heart valves to ensure proper blood flow.
  • Aneurysm Repair: Reinforces weak areas in the aorta or other blood vessels to prevent rupture.
  • Arrhythmia Surgery: Corrects abnormal heart rhythms using techniques like maze surgery or pacemaker implantation.

Reasons for Surgery

  • Coronary Artery Disease

    Blocked or narrowed arteries.

  • Valve Disorders

    Faulty valves that disrupt blood flow.

  • Heart Failure

    The heart’s inability to pump blood effectively.

  • Aortic Aneurysms

    Weakened blood vessels at risk of rupture.

  • Arrhythmias

    Severe irregular heartbeats that do not respond to medication.


Risks and Recovery

Cardiac surgery involves risks like infection, bleeding, and stroke, but these are generally outweighed by the benefits, especially for life-threatening conditions. Recovery typically includes a hospital stay, followed by rehabilitation to regain strength and improve heart function.

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Cardiac Surgery Wetlab at PIC, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Latest Cardiology Hospital in Pakistan (SMBZAN Hospital, Quetta, Balochistan)

Benefits

  • Restores blood flow and oxygen to the heart.
  • Relieves chest pain (angina).
  • Improves heart function and quality of life.
  • Increases life expectancy for severe heart conditions.

Post-Surgery Care

Patients need to follow a care plan, including medications, check-ups, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. Cardiac rehabilitation programs help in the recovery process and maintaining heart health long-term.

Adult cardiac surgery is crucial in treating heart disease and improving survival and quality of life for patients with serious heart conditions.

Highlights Of 12th Biennial PACVTS Conference

History of Cardiac Surgery in Pakistan

Honoring Pakistan’s cardiac surgery pioneers, this tribute celebrates their courage, professionalism, and service despite scarce resources and social barriers, highlighting rapid progress through innovation, dedication, and mentorship, inspiring future generations to uphold excellence and advance specialty for the nation’s benefit.

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Adult Cardiac Surgery Hospitals in Pakistan.

Hospital / Region Adult Cardiac Surgery
Balochistan
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology
I.C.T
Kulsum International Hospital
PIMS Hospital
Shifa International Hospital
Sindh
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC)
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD)
Tabba Heart Institute
Armed Forces
Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC)
Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Lahore
Punjab
Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Institute Of Cardiology
Faisalabad Children Hospital
Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology
Jinnah Hospital Lahore
Multan Institute of Cardiology
Mayo Hospital Lahore
Punjab Institute of Cardiology
Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC)
Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology
Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex (SZMC)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Hayatabad Medical Complex
Masood Medical Complex General Hospital
Northwest General Hospital
Peshawar Institute of Cardiology - MTI
Peshawar General Hospital
Rehman Medical Institute (RMI)

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