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Cardiothoracic Surgery

cardiothoracic surgery

Our Approach

Experienced cardiothoracic surgeons perform a variety of complex procedures, treating conditions in the heart, lungs and chest to help cardiac patients live well.

Powers Health surgeons are among the Midwest’s most experienced heart specialists. They provide a full-spectrum of cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgical services including the latest minimally-invasive techniques and innovative treatments for complex heart, valve and vascular conditions. They work collaboratively to offer a complete treatment program that includes disease management and essential support.

Our surgeons are continuously exploring new approaches to care for patients with heart and valve disease, including those who might have limited treatment options. Our teams use a combination of techniques to offer treatment options that are best for each patient’s individual needs.

Treatments

ANGIOPLASTY

A minimally invasive procedure to widen narrowed vessels.

CAROTID SURGERY

A procedure that removes accumulated plaque in the carotid artery, restoring blood flow to the brain.

CATHETER ABLATION

Also called cardiac ablation or radiofrequency ablation, this procedure guides a tube into the heart to eliminate tissue that may be causing abnormal heartbeat.

CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING (CABG)

A medical procedure to treat coronary artery disease and improve blood flow to the heart.

HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT

Removing and replacing a damaged heart valve, usually with a mechanical or biological replacement.

IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD)

Heart monitor placed under the skin that is capable of delivering electrical pulses to restore normal heart rhythm.

STENT INSERTION

Cardiac and peripheral.

VASCULAR SURGERY

Used to treat a wide variety of heart and blood flow issues.

VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES

Assists with pumping blood from the lower heart chambers to the rest of the body.