Conditions

 

Aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection are potentially life-threatening conditions. Surgical replacement or repair of the aorta prevents the complications of aortic rupture.

 

Atrial fibrillation can result in stroke or heart failure. Learn more about highly effective surgical treatment, including the Maze operation and minimally invasive GALAXY procedure.

 

Certain conditions treated in childhood may require additional surgery as patients grow older. A comprehensive strategy for treatment of adult congenital heart disease is available with our surgical specialists.

 

Coronary artery bypass grafting is a highly effective procedure for the treatment of coronary artery disease. These operations relieve chest pain, reduce the risk of future heart attack, and extend life.

 

Damage to the heart muscle results in heart failure. Surgical procedures to improve heart failure include coronary artery bypass, mitral valve repair, left ventricular assist device implantation, and heart transplantation.

 

Leaking or narrowed valves strain and weaken the heart. Valve repair or replacement restores the normal blood flow pattern and improves heart function.

 

Excessive sweating of the palms, soles, and armpits can be caused by an overactive sympathetic nervous system. Minimally invasive thoracoscopic sympathectomy can relieve these symptoms.

 

More people die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. Surgical treatment by removing the part of the lung containing the cancer is a cornerstone of treatment.

 

Weakening of the aortic wall is a hallmark of Marfan syndrome. Early detection surgical intervention to prevent dissection and rupture of the aorta from this connective tissue disorder.

 

Congenital depression of the chest wall, known as pectus excavatum, can compress the heart and other structures. Surgical repair improves exercise tolerance and restores a more normal chest wall contour.