Heart Surgery and Procedures
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You may need heart surgery to treat a condition that affects your heart, chest or blood vessels. When you choose North Kansas City Hospital for your surgery, you’ll work with board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons. Your compassionate care team will ensure that you receive the highest quality care possible.
Heart Surgeries at NKCH
Find the cardiothoracic surgery and procedures you need. At NKCH, we offer:
- Aneurysm surgery
- Aortic dissection repair and root replacement
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardioversion
- Closure of an atrial septal defect
- Congenital cardiac defect repair
- Coronary angioplasty and stenting
- Maze surgery
- Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB)
- Open heart surgery
- Pacemaker and defibrillator placement
- Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
- Valve repair or replacement
- Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation
- WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant [PDF]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
TAVR is a heart procedure that helps reverse or stop aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve that prevents blood from flowing normally). The surgeon uses imaging technology and a catheter (thin tube) through a tiny incision to replace the aortic valve. They typically place the new valve over the damaged valve to fully restore blood flow to your body.
Read more about TAVR [PDF].
Mitral Valve Repair With MitraClip™
NKCH interventional cardiologists are the only physicians in the Northland performing a minimally invasive repair – the MitraClip procedure – to treat mitral regurgitation (MR). In MR, the heart’s mitral valves do not close tightly, causing blood to leak into the heart. Smaller than a dime, the MitraClip stops the leaking without the need for open-heart surgery and reduces the risk of heart failure complications.
Open Heart Surgery
Open heart surgery is considered a major surgical procedure. It involves opening the chest, so a surgeon can access the heart valves, vessels or muscle. This type of operation can involve a lot of preparation and recovery. At NKCH, we make sure you know what to expect, so you feel confident about your heart treatment. Watch our What to Expect video to learn more about open heart surgery.
Vascular Surgeries at NKCH
Vascular surgeries focus on the vessels, such as arteries and veins, that carry blood and oxygen in the body. You’ll find advanced vascular surgical care at NKCH, including:
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Aortic aneurysm repair (open and endovascular)
- Blood clot removal (thrombectomy)
- Bypass graft
- Coil embolization
- Compression therapy
- Endarterectomy
- Endovenous laser therapy
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Sclerotherapy
- Surgical bypass (abdomen and groin, above or the below knee, lower leg or foot)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
- Varicose vein removal (microphlebectomy)
- Wound care
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive techniques during heart surgery can help your experience and recovery. Your cardiothoracic surgeon will try to use these techniques when possible, so you benefit from:
- Smaller and less visible scars
- Less pain
- Shorter hospital stay
- Quicker recovery
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Home Care
After heart surgery, your care at NKCH continues. You'll have access to a cardiac rehabilitation programs and home health services that help you rebuild your strength on the path to wellness.