Cardiovascular diseases can cause serious health problems when not noticed in the early stages. Therefore, evaluating complaints on time and planning the appropriate treatment process is crucial.
When to visit the Cardiovascular Surgery department?
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath with effort
- Palpitations and rhythm irregularities
- Fatigue easily
- Swelling in the legs or vascular prominence
- Fainting or dizziness
- Need for check-ups for patients already diagnosed with heart disease
Which diseases does Cardiovascular Surgery deal with?
- Coronary artery disease (vascular blockage)
- Heart attack
- Heart valve diseases
- Heart failure
- Arteriosclerosis
- Aortic aneurysms
- Peripheral vascular diseases
- Cardiac tumors
Surgical applications:
- Major surgical procedures that can be planned for suitable patients:
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Heart valve surgeries
- Aortic surgery
- Peripheral vascular surgeries
How does the diagnosis and evaluation process proceed?
- Clinical evaluation is performed based on the patient's complaints. ECG, laboratory tests, and imaging methods are planned in necessary cases. Surgical necessity is evaluated based on the findings, and the appropriate treatment process is planned.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is heart surgery necessary for every patient? Surgery is not required for every patient. Suitability is determined after evaluation.
- When is bypass surgery performed? Surgical options can be evaluated in cases where coronary artery blockage is advanced.
- How are heart valve diseases understood? They can manifest with symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Gazi Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery department aims for the safe planning and follow-up of patients' surgical processes.
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