The heart is a complex organ and can cause an emergency anytime. Emergency cardiac surgeries are classified as Cardiac trauma, aortic dissection, and surgery for sudden myocardial infarction or heart attack. A cardiac trauma is defined as an injury caused to sudden force directly impacting the anterior chest, compressing the region. Motor vehicle accidents are the most common reason behind cardiac trauma. An Aortic Dissection is a life-threatening condition where a tear occurs in the main artery called the aorta. When this happens, blood oozes out of the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to dissect. This needs immediate surgical intervention. A heart attack is the most acute condition that can happen anytime to anyone. This needs to be fixed with Coronary Angiogram and a subsequent angioplasty to clear the clogged arteries.
Emergency Cardiac Surgery is performed in case of cardiac trauma, aortic dissection, and to treat myocardial infarction.
A group of cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons perform the right procedure to fix the problem immediately. In the case of aortic dissection, an open or Endovascular Aortic Surgery is performed. Angiogram and Angioplasty form the treatment protocol for heart attack.
Immediately. Cardiac ailments need urgent medical and surgical intervention. Remember, every second counts.