A middle sternotomy has traditionally been used to perform most cardiac surgery procedures. Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) eliminate the necessity for a sternotomy to gain access to the operating field. These procedures necessitate the use of a professional cardiac surgeon as well as well-equipped cardiac centers.
How it works
In the heart, there are four valves: aortic, mitral, pulmonary, and tricuspid. These valves open and close to allow blood to flow and oxygen and nutrients to reach all parts of the body. Inefficient blood flow can be caused by any of these valves malfunctioning. When a valve isn’t working properly, it can cause three major issues
- Blood leaks back into the heart because the valve does not seal completely. Regurgitation is the medical term for this.
- Because the valve does not fully open, blood flow out of the heart is reduced. This is referred to as stenosis.
- Endocarditis is an infection that affects or kills the valve.
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with minimally invasive cardiac surgery, we can prevent shattering the chest and cut the recovery time in half. We access the heart through the ribs with a 2 inch or less incision. There are no broken bones in our house. Most patients are up and driving in as little as 10 days after the surgery, which takes around two hours.
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