Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)

The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department at the Citizens Specialty Hospital offers excellent healthcare facilities and post-surgical care for patients suffering from diseases related to the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels of the body for adult and pediatric patients.The renowned CTVS team at Citizens Specialty Hospital comprises highly qualified, skilled surgeons, anesthetists, and support staff, who specialize in diagnosing and providing comprehensive care for various complex Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular disorders with the best possible outcomes. Citizens Specialty Hospital is the center of excellence for cardio-thoracic and vascular surgery, where highly experienced surgeons perform surgeries using state-of-the-art technology, including minimally invasive procedures.

We are one of the pioneers in offering Multi Arterial Grafting using Bi-lateral Internal Thoracic Artery (BIMA) grafts, which has superior outcomes compared to multivessel stenting and conventional Bypass Surgery that uses more vein grafts. The above procedure suits best for patients who are younger and below 70 years of age with multi-vessel coronary artery disease. Our surgeons regularly perform complicated Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular procedures such as Coronary Endarterectomy, Root Replacement, Aortic and, Vascular Aneurysms with the utmost care and precision. The CTVS team has an excellent reputation for patient care and outcomes.

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The steps for performing cardiothoracic surgery depend on the complexity of disease and type of surgery. However, some of the steps that are usually common in the majority of cardiothoracic surgeries are:

  • Surgery is performed under anesthesia to avoid pain during the surgery. The patient gains consciousness once the effects of medication are weaned off.
  • The surgeon may insert an endotracheal tube into the throat, which is connected to a ventilator. It allows the patients to have smooth breathing.
  • The surgeon reaches the heart by making an incision in the middle of the chest and cuts open the sternum. The sternum is rejoined, and the chest skin is sealed through sutures after the surgery.
  • When the surgeon operates on the heart, the circulatory function of the heart is stopped. To maintain the circulation during surgery, a heart-lung bypass machine is attached to the body. The heart’s function is restored after the surgery.

During recovery, the patients should follow the below measures:

  • Strictly follow all the directions of the surgeon
  • Take the medicines as advised
  • Limit pain and swelling by keeping the head up on the pillows during the first week after surgery
  • Do not drive or perform physical activities unless advised by the doctor
  • Do not ignore any of the symptoms, such as headache, swelling in the neck, an abscess or inflammation at the site of the incision, persistent pain, or any symptoms of cardiac disease
  • Take advice from the doctor on the services of a rehabilitation center. It accelerates the rate of recovery.

Some of the factors that increase the risk of complications after cardiothoracic surgeries are:

  • Risk of complications increase as the person ages
  • The presence of underlying serious medical conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, or severe chronic kidney disease
  • Patients undergoing emergency cardiothoracic surgeries, as it gives less time to plan the surgery and manage the underlying conditions
  • Women develop coronary artery disease later in life compared to men; thus undergoing cardiothoracic surgery may be more risky in women.
  • The risk of complications in cardiothoracic surgery increases as the complexity of the condition increases, for instance, grafting of three or more vessels increases the risk of complications
  • In obese patients, the incision is made relatively deeper into the skin. It will take more time to heal and increase the risk of infection.