septal myectomy

Septal myectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart's septum—the wall dividing the left and right chambers—becomes abnormally thickened. This thickening can block blood flow out of the heart, leading to symptoms like breathlessness or chest pain. During the surgery, a surgeon removes a small portion of the thickened septal tissue to widen the outflow tract, improving blood flow and relieving symptoms. The procedure is typically performed through an opening in the chest or via minimally invasive methods and is effective in restoring proper heart function.