Surgery for Heart Disease

Surgery for treating heart problems includes procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafts, coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting, heart transplants, operations for congenital defects and heart valve defects, and implanting cardiac defibrillators.

Follow the links below to find information on heart surgery.

Updated January 2008

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Title:   Heart bypass surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A heart bypass operation is performed to 'bypass' a narrowed segment of coronary artery. This is usually done by inserting a section of the patient's saphenous vein, taken from the thigh or lower leg. Possible complications include infection and haemorrhage.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Aortic stenosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. Symptoms include breathlessness, fainting, coughing at night and pains in the chest (from angina). Treatment includes medications and surgery.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Pericarditis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The heart is surrounded by a flexible two-layered membrane called the pericardium. Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. The symptoms may be similar to those of heart attack, and include chest pain and abnormal heart rhythms.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Heart disorders (acquired)  children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some children develop a heart problem after an illness. This is called an acquired heart defect. The four main types of acquired heart defect are Kawasaki disease, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy and rheumatic heart disease.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Artificial cardiac pacemakers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The heart rate is regulated by a sophisticated nervous system made up of the sinus and atrioventricular nodes and conducting system. Conditions like 'sick sinus syndrome' or 'heart block' are characterised by the heart's inability to beat regularly and effectively. An artificial pacemaker works by supplementing the heart's natural rhythm.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Systematic review of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with the aid of Octopus Tissue Stabilizer (Report November 2000 and Update & Re-appraisal October 2001)
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with the aid of the Octopus Tissue Stabilizer(OPCAB/OTS) is a surgical technique that has been developed for the treatment of ischaemic coronary artery disease. This operation is performed while the heart remains beating, commonly known as 'beating heart surgery'
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   Long QT syndrome: the Foley family's story
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about how the Foley family has coped with the huge impact that Long QT syndrome has had on their lives.
Date:   Apr 2001
Title:   Consumer summary: Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with the aid of the octopus tissue stabiliser (update)
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with the aid of the Octopus Tissue Stabilizer? (OPCAB/OTS) is a surgical technique that has been developed for the treatment of ischaemic coronary artery disease. This operation is performed while the heart remains beating. ASERNIP-S has reviewed the available published evidence to compare the safety and effectiveness of this procedure with conventional coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), performed on a non-beating heart.
Date:   Nov 2001
Title:   Anastomotic devices for coronary surgery
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on anastomotic devices for coronary surgery.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Treating blocked arteries (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   When a coronary artery gets blocked it can cause a heart attack. After a blockage is removed a device called a stent may be used to keep the artery open.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1996
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,National Heart Foundation of Australia
Description:   This report provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1996. It is the only national compilation of information on all PTCA procedures performed in that year and is based on data supplied directly by cardiology units.
Date:   Aug 2002
Title:   Cardiac rehabilitation
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   This guideline summarises the most up to date New Zealand and overseas evidence applying to coronary bypass and angioplasty patients and makes recommendations for health professionals working in cardiac rehabilitation, primary care providers and health information services.
Date:   Aug 2002
Title:   Antiplatelet therapy after coronary occlusion
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Platelets are pivotal in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome and in the complications following the implantation of coronary stents.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   TandemHeart? percutaneous ventricular assist device
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the TandemHeart? percutaneous ventricular assist device.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   CorCap" Cardiac Support Device
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the CorCap" Cardiac Support Device.
Date:   Sep 2005
Title:   Totally endoscopic CABG using da Vinci robotic system
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on Totally endoscopic CABG using the da Vinci robotic system.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   C-Port? Distal Anastomosis System
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the C-Port? Distal Anastomosis System.
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Coronary artery surgery
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Coronary artery surgery can help relieve angina symptoms and help prevent heart attacks. Read about the procedure and what you can expect if you are scheduled to have it.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Angina
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about angina and angioplasty.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1999
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1999 provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1999. The report provides information on patterns and trends in the use of the technique, its indications, complications and success rates, and monitors the uptake of stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty.
Date:   May 2002
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