herzchirurgische

Herzchirurgische is a German term that translates to cardiac surgery or heart surgery. It refers to the surgical treatment of diseases and defects of the heart. This field of medicine involves operations on the heart muscle, valves, arteries, and other structures within or connected to the heart.

Cardiac surgeons perform a wide range of procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to restore blood flow to the heart muscle, valve repair or replacement to correct malfunctioning heart valves, and repair of congenital heart defects present from birth. They also perform surgery for heart failure, such as heart transplantation and implantation of ventricular assist devices. Complex procedures like aortic aneurysm repair and surgery for arrhythmias are also part of cardiac surgery.

The specialty requires extensive training, typically involving medical school followed by a lengthy residency and fellowship program focusing on cardiothoracic surgery. Cardiac surgeons work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including anesthesiologists, cardiologists, nurses, and perfusionists, to provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery. Advances in surgical techniques, medical technology, and post-operative care have significantly improved outcomes and recovery times for patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures.