You want only the best for your heart — top surgical care with fewer risks and less hospital time. We go above and beyond to deliver that by investing in advanced technology and participating in national clinical trials. All of that means less invasive procedures and a higher quality of care.
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Our cardiovascular team has performed more open-heart surgeries than any other hospital in the state, providing you with unmatched technical skill and the latest treatments.
Our patient-centered care facilities are designed with you in mind. Through diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, we’re with you the entire way, healing your body, mind, and spirit.
Your heart is in good hands. Since 1981, we’ve performed over 82,000 open-heart surgeries, more than any other facility in Florida. Our experience and multidisciplinary training allow us to give you more efficient and more effective cardiovascular care.
Open-heart is a general term for surgical procedures that involve opening up the chest and stopping the heart to repair or replace tissue, muscles, valves, or the aorta.
During open-heart surgery, surgeons will cut through the breastbone to expose the heart. To keep the body pumping with blood and oxygen while they operate, the blood vessels are connected to a heart-lung bypass machine.
Our highly skilled surgeons perform a variety of cardiac surgical interventions including:
Your cardiovascular team will identify your specific condition and determine the best treatment plan for you.
Recent advances in technology now make it possible for us to operate on a beating heart without the use of a bypass machine. These advancements can be seen in the most common open-heart procedure, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Although still a complex procedure, off-pump surgery reduces risk for patients. Our success rates for these procedures surpass the expectations set by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Your cardiovascular team will diagnose you and provide a comprehensive plan of treatment designed for your condition.
We’re constantly exploring new technologies that allow for less invasive approaches to heart surgery. Many of our minimally invasive procedures don’t require us to open the chest at all and only require a tiny incision, resulting in less scarring and a faster recovery.
Our latest minimally invasive technology includes:
These procedures are typically reserved for patients who are at a higher risk for traditional open-heart surgeries. However, we are currently participating in a clinical trial to see if this technology is beneficial for lower-risk heart patients as well. Your doctor will consider your diagnosis and decide on the best course of treatment for you.
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s best hospitals for aortic valve surgery.
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s best hospitals for heart bypass surgery.
Adjusting to new medicine and everyday life after cardiac surgery can feel overwhelming. But you’ve got this. We’ll keep you informed of best care practices, provide you with lifestyle tips, and enroll you in our wellness program. We’re here for you the whole way — to help you recover, maintain, and feel whole.
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