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This is a list of the most common operations performed by our group. If a
procedure has been recommended to you that is not on this list please contact
us because different names and descriptions may have been used by your physician
to describe one of these operations. Patients will often require more than one procedure during
their
operation. For example the Maze procedure is often combined with repair of the
mitral valve.
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
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Available to most (over 90%) of patients with mitral insufficiency
(leaking mitral valve). Avoids the potential problems associated with the implantation of
an artificial valve. If this procedure is performed prior to any substantial
damage to the heart the patients life expectancy will be close to that of
any other person their age.
- Coronary Bypass Grafting
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We have a proven survival rate greater than 98% for this common
operation. This is the most common cardiac (heart) operation performed in
North America and provides the most durable and proven relief from the
symptoms of angina while prolonging the life of most patients referred for
surgery.
- Aortic Valve Replacement
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A variety of options are available for this operation which an
provide relief for people
with both stenotic (narrowed) and regurgitant (leaking) aortic valves. Our
high survival and low stroke rates are amongst the best in the country.
- Aortic Surgery
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Operations for patients with aneurysms (enlargement) of their aorta
in their chest.
- Mitral Valve Replacement
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For patients with stenosis (narrowing) of their mitral valve we
offer a variety of replacement options. These are also offered to patients
with leaking (regurgitant) mitral valves that cannot be repaired which is
occasionally seen in patients with a history of rheumatic fever.
- Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
- With the recently developed use radiofrequency ablation this very effective
operation for patients in atrial fibrillation can now be performed in
addition to the other procedures.
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