Open Heart Surgery

Open heart surgery is a medical procedure used to treat various heart conditions by operating on the heart while it is still beating or, in some cases, stopped. Surgeons make a large incision in the chest to access the heart, allowing them to repair or replace damaged heart valves, bypass blocked arteries, or correct congenital heart defects. This surgery typically takes several hours and requires the use of a heart-lung machine to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body during the procedure. Recovery can take weeks, and it's often a critical step toward improving heart health.