Ventriculotomy (cardiac)

Ventriculotomy is a surgical procedure involving the heart. It is a type of cardiac surgery that involves making an incision into a ventricle of the heart. This procedure is often performed to treat various heart conditions, such as congenital heart defects, heart valve diseases, and coronary artery diseases.

Procedure

The ventriculotomy procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision in the chest to access the heart. The heart is then stopped and the patient is placed on a heart-lung machine, which takes over the function of the heart and lungs during the surgery. The surgeon then makes an incision into the ventricle of the heart. This allows the surgeon to repair or replace the affected heart valve or to perform other necessary procedures inside the heart.

Risks and Complications

Like all surgeries, ventriculotomy carries some risks. These can include Bleeding, Infection, Stroke, Heart attack, and complications from anesthesia. There is also a risk of damage to the heart or other nearby structures. After the surgery, patients may experience arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) or other heart problems.

Recovery

Recovery from ventriculotomy can take several weeks or months. Patients usually need to stay in the hospital for a few days after the surgery. They may also need to take medications to help their heart function properly and to prevent blood clots. Regular follow-up appointments with the doctor are necessary to monitor the patient's progress and to adjust the treatment plan as needed.

See Also

• Cardiac surgery
• Ventricle (heart)
• Heart-lung machine
• Congenital heart defect
• Heart valve disease
• Coronary artery disease

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