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There are many different surgeries and treatments, the most common include:
Coronary artery surgery
The coronary arteries provide the cardiac muscle with blood. To maintain this function a bypass or other surgeries can repair any constraints and affiliated problems.
Heart valve surgery
The heart valves majorly control the blood circulation in the body. If these malfunction a repair or replacement are considered to be the best solution.
Aortic surgery
The aorta is the main artery in the human body. It originates from the left ventricle of and extends towards the abdomen.
Assist device surgery
Mechanical assist devices were originally developed to bridge the time till a heart for transplantation becomes available. In the last decade continues flow left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) allowed a permanent implantation in patients unsuitable for transplantation.
Thoracic transplantation
Since the first heart transplantation 50 years ago thoracic transplantation of the heart and lungs remain highly complex procedures. In the hand of an experienced and dedicated team it offers a unique option to treat end-stage heart and lung failure.
These are just some of the most common procedures, but there are many more. If you are interested in any specific surgery or want to be consulted on what the best solution is for you, feel free to contact me.