Heart Surgery Options in New Jersey
What is Heart Surgery?
Performed by a cardiac surgeon, heart surgery or cardiovascular surgery is used to treat complications of heart disease, correct birth defects in the heart or treat issues within the heart valves, known as valvular heart disease. Heart surgery can also include a heart transplant surgery or procedures to help those in need of a heart transplant.Who Is a Candidate for Heart Surgery?
Heart surgery should be considered when your symptoms are not relieved by medicine, nonsurgical procedures such as angioplasty or stenting for blocked coronary arteries or other reasons. Your cardiac surgeon and Heart Team will determine the best type of heart surgery for you based on your heart condition and other health factors.