The Cardiovascular
Surgeon performs operations on the heart and
blood vessels of the body. There are many different types of operations
on the heart, and may include replacement of heart valves, or bypasses
of blocked coronary arteries. Training in the specialization of cardiovascular
surgery involves the completion of a general surgery residency program
followed by two or three more years of specialized training in all of the
aspects of heart, blood vessel and chest surgery.
Specific
surgeries include:
Permanent
transvenous pacemaker insertion and follow-up care;
Cardiac
surgery of the coronary artery (bypass);
Surgical
treatment of valvular heart disease;
Surgical
treatment of artery problems for lower extremity occlusion, and aortic
aneurysm;
Surgical
treatment of carotoid artery problems;
Surgical
treatment of lung and esophagus problems;
Microvascular
surgery for diabetic leg ulcers.
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The Cardiovascular
Surgeon performs operations on the heart and
blood vessels of the body. There are many different types of operations
on the heart, and may include replacement of heart valves, or bypasses
of blocked coronary arteries. Training in the specialization of cardiovascular
surgery involves the completion of a general surgery residency program
followed by two or three more years of specialized training in all of the
aspects of heart, blood vessel and chest surgery.