The pediatric cardiac surgery team at CHKD's Heart Centerprovides expert, patient-centered care in collaboration with our cardiologists,neonatologists and pediatric intensivists. Family members and referring physicians are also essential members ofour care teams. CHKD's cardiac surgery program is part of a regional collaborative between CHKD and the University of Virginia. CHKD and UVA combine the efforts of pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensive care physicians and cardiac support professionals from both institutions with the goal of improving outcomes for children with complex congenital heart defects. Dr. Philip Smith, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at CHKD, andDr. James Gangemi, Surgical Director of the University of Virginia/CHKD collaborative, are both board certifiedby the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and perform the gamut of operations with a dedicated cardiac surgery team in CHKD's new state-of-the-art operating suite. CHKD's team includesthree board-certified pediatric cardiac anesthesiologistswho also assist in the care of patients who require any diagnostic or interventional catheterization procedure. In addition, they provide anesthesia for all complex cardiac surgery patients who require other procedures, including general surgery, dental procedures, endoscopy, as well as CT or MRI imaging studies. CHKD is Virginia's only freestanding full-service children's hospital. Every inch of our facility and all members … Continue reading →

When you need heart surgery, trust UNC Medical Centers caring experts in Chapel Hill and elsewhere in central North Carolina. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team tailors a treatment plan to your requirements and preferences. And you can count on us to provide excellent care for even the most complex cases. Youll find almost any surgical heart procedure at UNC Medical Center, including: If you qualify for minimally invasive (keyhole) heart surgery, your surgeon will make small incisions on the right side of your chest and perform the operation through your ribs. Your breastbone will remain intact. You may need a heart-lung bypass machine, which takes over your hearts pumping action while the surgeon works. In some cases, your doctor may recommend an interventional cardiology procedure a minimally invasive treatment that speeds your recovery and offers an alternative to surgery. Following your cardiac surgery, youll receive top-quality care as you heal in an intensive care unit thats earned a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. And well help you get back to the activities you love through our cardiac rehabilitation program. If your childs heart condition requires surgery, youll find specialized services at N.C. Childrens … Continue reading →

Heart Surgery Surgery is used to treat heart defects. Procedures range from the simple, such as closing a hole or tying off a vessel, to the complex, such as switching vessels or repairing heart valves. Many heart surgeries are designed to restore the hearts circulation to as normal a level as possible so a child can live a long and active life. Babies born with complex heart defects need various surgeries, sometimes over several years, for their heart to work the best that it can. The pediatric heart surgeons at Seattle Childrens use the most advanced techniques and achieve results that are among the best in the nation. Many heart defects can be fixed with cardiac catheterization procedures, but some conditions still require surgery. Heart operations are commonly used to close holes in the heart. Other less common surgeries include: Some children are born with complex heart defects that prevent 1 of the hearts 2 pumping chambers (ventricles) from working (single ventricle defect). These children require a series of surgeries over several years to help their heart pump well enough. Children with single ventricle defects receive compassionate, comprehensive care through our Single Ventricle Program. Our pediatric heart surgeons are experts … Continue reading →