Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
What does this specialty do?
Adult Cardiovascular Surgery focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive management of diseases affecting the heart and major blood vessels. It addresses complex pathologies that compromise cardiac function, offering effective and lasting surgical solutions.
Its purpose is to optimize cardiovascular function, reduce the risk of mortality from heart disease, and improve the quality of life and functional capacity of patients with heart conditions.
Diseases it treats
- Coronary artery disease.
- Including myocardial infarction.
- Angina pectoris.
- Infections of heart valves and large vessels.
- Congenital or acquired valvular diseases.
- Aneurysms, ruptures and dissections of the aorta.
- Complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation.
- Cardiogenic shock with temporary circulatory support.
- Cardiac tumors or tumors attached to large vessels.
We treat elective and emergency pathologies that affect cardiovascular function or put life at risk.
Procedures and treatments
We perform highly complex cardiac surgeries with advanced technology and 24-hour care available.
- They include coronary bypass.
- Heart valve repair or replacement.
- Treatment of aneurysms and aortic ruptures.
- Tumor resection and arrhythmia surgery.
- We also treat lung problems caused by chronic blood clots using thromboendarterectomy.
- Congenital heart defects in adults.
- Heart transplant.
- Temporary circulatory support with ECMO and ventricular assistance.
- We have minimally invasive techniques that promote a fast and safe recovery.
Subspecialties
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Heart failure surgery and transplantation
Aortic and aortic arch surgery
Circulatory support and temporary ventricular assistance
Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic due to chronic thromboembolism
Exam preparation
Before the consultation or surgical procedure, it is important to have up-to-date studies that allow a comprehensive assessment of the heart and other organs.
A transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiogram, an aortic CT angiogram, and/or cardiac catheterization are generally required, depending on the patient's condition. In addition, blood tests are ordered to evaluate thyroid, kidney, lung, and liver function, ensuring a safe and personalized assessment.
Schedule an appointment
Request your appointment with our specialists in adult cardiovascular surgery.
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 4020, 7046
