Types of Heart Surgeries Performed at Best Hospital in Coimbatore – Dr. Om Prakasham
Dr. Om Prakasham is one of the very few surgeons who have developed expertise in many different types of heart surgeries. Let us look at some of the important types of heart surgeries he performs at one of the best heart hospital in Coimbatore. Types of Heart Surgeries Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMR) It is a type of surgery that is utilized for treating angina. It is the last option when other treatments are not working. For instance, if someone already had underwent CABG procedure and it will not be possible to undergo another one then TMR will be the right option to choose. Moreover, for some patients Dr. Om Prakasham, the best heart surgeon in Coimbatore, recommends a combination of both treatments, TMR and CABG. Heart Valve Replacement or Repair Valves in a heart contain flaps known as leaflets and if these leaflets are not opening properly, heart surgery becomes necessary. Such a problem occurs when the leaflets become thick or stiff or fuse together. Best cardiac consultants in India including Dr. Om Prakasham have the expertise to perform this type of complex surgery. Heart surgeons try to repair the valve or in case, it is not possible to do so then it is replaced with a biological or man-made valve. Another problem that is commonly noticed is that valves become too narrow to pass enough blood through them. In such situation, surgeons insert a catheter and inflate as well as deflate the same to widen the valve. This way, it becomes possible for the valve to allow better flow of blood through it. http://heartcenter.co
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