Surgical treatment is one of the main methods of treating heart defects in both children and adults. The choice of surgery method depends on the type of defect, its severity, the age of the patient and the general state of health.

Here are some of the most common heart defects surgeries.:

1. Radical surgery:

  •  Closure of heart septum defects:  It is used for defects of the atrial and interventricular septa. The operation can be performed both in an open way and endovascular (through blood vessels).
  •  Heart valve surgery:  It involves repairing a damaged valve using the patient's own tissues or artificial materials.
  •  Prosthetics of heart valves:  Replacement of a damaged valve with an artificial one (mechanical or biological).
  •  Correction of aortic coarctation: Dilation of the narrowed area of the aorta using various techniques.
  •  Ross Surgery: A complex operation in which the patient's own pulmonary valve is used to replace the affected aortic valve.
  •  Heart transplant:  An extreme measure used in cases where other types of treatment are ineffective.

2. Palliative surgery:

  •  Bypass surgery: Creating a bypass route for blood flow, bypassing the affected area.
  •  Banding of the pulmonary artery:  Narrowing of the pulmonary artery to reduce pressure in the pulmonary artery.

Like any other surgery, heart surgery for heart defects carries certain risks and complications, such as:

  •  The bleeding;
  •  infections;
  •  cardiac arrhythmias;
  •  stroke;
  •  thromboembolism;
  •  fatal outcome.

After heart surgery, patients require long-term rehabilitation, including:

  •  medical treatment;
  •  the diet;
  •  physical activity;
  •  regular follow-up with a cardiologist.

It is important to remember that this information is not a substitute for consulting a doctor. Only a qualified specialist can diagnose, assess the severity of the disease and determine the optimal treatment method.