Expert Cardiac Surgery in the Sacramento Region
Cardiovascular surgery (or heart surgery) is any cardiology procedure done to fix defects or damage that creates problems with your heart. Our cardiovascular surgeons at Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento perform cardiovascular surgery with skill and expertise for the best possible care of our patients.
Although cardiovascular surgery is common, it is only recommended if other treatments are not possible options for you. Cardiovascular surgery may be performed at the Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Center at Mercy General Hospital or at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Cardiology conditions that may require cardiovascular surgery include:
- Congenital defects (those you are born with)
- Blocked or damanged arteries
- Irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias)
- IDiseased or damaged heart
- Abnormal or damaged heart valve
Find a cardiologist at Dignity Health to learn more about your options for heart surgery in Sacramento and the surrounding areas. You can also reference our other resources to learn more about improving your heart health.
What to Expect from Heart Surgery
What you experience with your cardiovascular surgery will depend on the type of surgery and the surgical approach. Your surgeon and cardiology care team will explain the procedure to you, so you will know how to prepare.
Some types of cardiovascular surgery are minimally invasive — using small incisions and special instruments or robot-assisted devices to reach the heart and make repairs. Other procedures require open heart surgery, so the surgeon can see and access your heart easily. Your surgeon will decide which approach is best for your needs and overall health and discuss this with you before the procedure.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest cardiology tools, and our surgeons are up-to-date on the latest methods, so you can confident that you are receiving exceptional care.
Recovery After Your Surgery at Dignity Health
After the surgery, you will wake up in a recovery room or an intensive care unit (ICU) where your care team will monitor your status. How long you have to stay in the hospital depends on the extent of the procedure you had. Minimally invasive procedures typically have a shorter hospital stay compared to open heart surgery.
After you go home, you may be referred to our cardiovascular rehabilitation program to help you recover and regain your strength, ultimately returning to your normal lifestyle. Trust our experts to support you and prioritize your well-being every step of the way, from diagnosis to surgery to recovery.
Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento offers a variety of cardiovascular surgery options in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding areas.