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Surgeons now have the key to your heart: Keyhole heart surgery

Undergoing heart surgery is a massive ordeal for the body to go through. In More recently, some surgeons have been able to treat the heart through smaller access for the same procedures, known as keyhole heart surgery. An expert in this treatment, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr. Inderpaul Birdi delivers essential information regarding keyhole heart surgery in this article.

Minimal access (keyhole) aortic root surgery: advantages, preparation and recovery

Minimal aortic surgery involves making small incisions in the skin of the sternum to reach the aortic root, which is the section of the aorta that is attached to the heart. The aorta is a large blood vessel that transports blood from your heart to your body. Professor Aung Ye Oo is here to tell us more about this procedure.

Why would I need coronary artery bypass surgery?

Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat blockages in the coronary arteries. The operation improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart and it bypasses or diverts blood around the narrowed parts of the major arteries. Cardiac surgeon Mr Shahzad Raja explains more about coronary artery surgery and answers commonly asked questions about the procedure.

Mitral valve regurgitation: what exactly is it?

Mitral regurgitation is when the heart’s mitral valve doesn't close well enough during contractions, causing blood to leak and flow back into the heart. Blood is then incorrectly sent back towards the left atrium, causing various problems. Mr Inderpaul Birdi, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon in London, explains this condition and how it can be treated.

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