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Congenital Heart Defect Repair Surgery
Congenital heart defect repair surgery is performed to correct structural heart problems present from birth and improve blood circulation and heart function.
Duration: Hospital stay usually ranges from 7 to 14 days
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Key Benefits
- ✔ Improved blood circulation
- ✔ Better oxygen supply
- ✔ Enhanced growth and development
- ✔ Improved quality of life
- ✔ Increased life expectancy
Treatment Procedures
- • Open-Heart Surgery
- • Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- • Catheter-Based Interventions
- • Hybrid Procedures
- • Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery
- • 3D Heart Modeling
- • AI-Based Imaging
- • Electrophysiology Monitoring
Overview
- ✔Corrects heart defects present from birth
- ✔Improves blood circulation
- ✔Enhances oxygen supply in the body
- ✔Prevents complications
- ✔Improves quality of life
Types of Treatment
- ✔Surgical
Types of Surgery
- ✔Open Surgery
- ✔Minimally Invasive Surgery
- ✔Robotic Surgery
Purpose
- To correct abnormal heart structure present from birth
- To improve oxygen supply in the body
- To prevent heart failure and complications
- To improve growth and development in children
- To increase life expectancy
- To enhance physical activity and daily functioning
Conditions Treated
Congenital heart disorders
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Echocardiography
- ECG
- Cardiac MRI
- CT scan
- Blood tests
- Physical examination
Risks
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Heart rhythm problems
- Blood clots
- Stroke
- Valve leakage
- Need for repeat surgery
Summary
Congenital heart defect repair surgery corrects structural heart abnormalities present from birth, improving blood flow, heart function, and overall health.
Why Choose India?
India offers advanced pediatric and adult cardiac surgery with experienced specialists, modern technology, and cost-effective treatment options for international patients.
Overview Points
- ✔ Corrects heart defects present from birth
- ✔ Improves blood circulation
- ✔ Enhances oxygen supply in the body
- ✔ Prevents complications
- ✔ Improves quality of life
Signs & Symptoms
- ⚠ Bluish discoloration of lips and fingers
- ⚠ Shortness of breath
- ⚠ Poor weight gain in infants
- ⚠ Fatigue and weakness
- ⚠ Frequent respiratory infections
- ⚠ Swelling in legs, abdomen, or face
- ⚠ Rapid heartbeat
How It Is Done
- 1Pre-operative assessment including echocardiography, ECG, MRI, CT scan, blood tests, and physical examination
- 2Administration of general anesthesia
- 3Chest opening to access the heart
- 4Use of heart-lung machine for circulation support
- 5Repair of heart defects using patches or sutures
- 6Closure of chest and post-surgery monitoring
Recovery
- 💊 Hospital stay usually ranges from 7 to 14 days - ICU care required initially
- 💊 Medications support heart function
- 💊 Regular follow-up with cardiologist required
- 💊 Gradual increase in physical activity
- 💊 Full recovery may take several months
Additional Information
- ℹ Advanced technologies improve surgical precision and safety
- ℹ Robotic and hybrid techniques are used in selected cases
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