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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cardiac surgery is a medical specialty that treats serious heart conditions through surgical procedures to repair damaged structures or correct congenital heart diseases<\/a> that put the patient’s health at risk.<\/p>\n

Heart surgery<\/h2>\n

Heart surgery, properly called cardiac surgery, refers to any type of surgical procedure performed on the heart as well as on the nearby great vessels, with the goal of improving organ function and preventing future cardiac problems.<\/p>\n

The heart is one of the most important organs in the human body and can be affected by various diseases or conditions that compromise its proper functioning.<\/p>\n

Given the complexity of these conditions and the vital importance of the organ, the cardiac surgeon is a specialist in high-risk interventions. The cardiac surgeon is the specialist who provides this type of care, while pediatric cardiac surgery does the same but for young patients who are still in their developmental stage.<\/p>\n

Although technological advances and surgical techniques are becoming safer and more effective every day, the decision to subject a person to this type of intervention currently requires careful evaluation to identify the risks and benefits.<\/p>\n

Serious heart diseases<\/h2>\n

Although many conditions affect the health of the heart and nearby vessels, not all require surgical treatment. However, among the most common that do require surgery are:<\/p>\n