How does an implantable cardioverter defibrillator work?

There are several symptoms that announce a mitral valve problem and that require a doctor’s attention.

Only a doctor who specializes in this type of surgery can tell you if you need to go through an intervention or not.

Statistically speaking and based on our experience with this type of intervention, we can say that mitral valve repair is a successful procedure.

Mitral valve repair may be recommended as a treatment for mitral valve regurgitation if the valve can be repaired and the repair is going to last for a long time.

The length of the recovery following a mitral valve repair is different for each patient.

Before you leave the hospital after this surgery, you will be told when you should have your first follow-up appointment.

With technological advances, mitral valve repair has become a more successful intervention as the outcomes last for a long time. Over 95% of patients with mitral valve repair go on for approximately a decade without requiring reoperation.

Revascularization is necessary in different circumstances. After examining you, your doctor will be able to tell you if this is the best treatment option for you.

The need for blood transfusion depends on the type of intervention. Your surgeon will always inform you in advance if a blood transfusion might be necessary and help you prepare accordingly.

As with any surgical procedure, coronary bypass surgery involves some risks. Moreover, as coronary bypass surgery is an open heart procedure performed under general anesthesia and in most cases involves stopping the heart during the operation; bypass surgery would carry few risks.

As with any medical procedure, angioplasty poses certain postoperative risks. Hence, it is important to discuss with your doctor and weigh the benefits versus the risks to decide whether the treatment is suitable for you.

There are several factors that might increase the risk of having a child with a congenital heart defect.

Children that are born with congenital heart defects often discover these malformations later in life. In most of the cases, they live perfectly normal lives.

Once you return home, watch out for any signs that might indicate complications.

After any type of surgery, it’s important to follow-up with your doctor in order to understand what result the surgery had and reduce the risk of complications.

Your doctor will tell you what restrictions apply to your case following pacemaker implantation based on your activity.

It is important to follow-up with your doctor periodically after pacemaker implantation.

Some symptoms are absolutely normal after this type of intervention. Others might announce the onset of complications.

Angioplasty is not considered a dangerous procedure. However, the risk of complications may increase if the patient is over 70 years old and presents other health problems.

Your doctor will be able to tell which procedure is best suited for you after your medical examination.

No, angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that involves a tiny incision, and usually does not require general anesthesia. It is done to improve the blood flow in a blood vessel blocked due to plaque buildup.

Cardiac catheterization is considered a safe procedure, however, there are some potential complications that you need to consider.

A small or slightly larger bruise is normal.

Yes, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery is usually an open-heart surgical procedure in which the chest is cut open and surgery is performed directly on the heart.

Coronary artery bypass surgery presents some risks that need to be considered.

Access to a newer technology and research significantly improved the heart bypass surgery's success rate over time.

The bypasses are about 50% likely to remain open up to 10 years after the operation.

An ICD is a small device implanted in your chest, under the skin, that keeps track of your heart rate.

Manufacturers of ICDs promise a period of 5 to 9 years of projected ICD longevity.

An ICD implant procedure may cause bleeding, pain, and infection at the incision site.

Moderate exercise can keep implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) patients fit, without raising the shock risk.

People with advanced heart failure, that are otherwise healthy, are considered a good candidate for this procedure.

In the majority of cases, heart surgeries are covered by insurance.

The Ross procedure, used for treating damaged aortic valves, is often a very successful procedure that yields favorable long-term results.

The patient will be moved to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

The Ross procedure is a very effective treatment solution for a damaged aortic valve because the pulmonary valve is under less stress and therefore a replacement valve in this position has a far greater chance of succeeding.

The main advantage of the Ross procedure is that swapping the patient's aortic valve with their own pulmonary valve rather than a homograft or mechanical valve leads to better blood flow through the heart and to superior durability.