What is heart surgery?

Heart surgery is mainly to repair or replace damaged heart tissues, organs or valves to improve heart function, so as to achieve the purpose of treating heart diseases.

Heart surgery includes coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacement surgery, pacemaker implantation surgery, etc. The purpose of coronary artery bypass surgery is to bypass narrow or blocked coronary arteries to increase myocardial blood supply. Valve replacement surgery is to improve heart function by replacing damaged valves. Pacemaker implantation surgery is a treatment method for arrhythmia problems.

Patients with heart disease should choose the appropriate surgical method according to their own conditions under the guidance of doctors. At the same time, attention should be paid to postoperative care and rehabilitation to promote the recovery of heart function and improve the quality of life.