Minimally Invasive Cardiac Procedures

Minimally invasive cardiac procedures have revolutionized heart disease treatment by offering safer alternatives to traditional open-heart surgery. These techniques use small incisions, catheters, and advanced imaging to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions with reduced recovery time, lower risks, and minimal scarring. One of the most common procedures is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as angioplasty, where a catheter is inserted into a blocked artery to restore blood flow, often with the placement of a stent. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is another groundbreaking procedure used to treat aortic stenosis, allowing valve replacement without open surgery. MitraClip is a minimally invasive solution for mitral valve regurgitation, improving heart function without major surgery. Electrophysiology procedures, such as catheter ablation, treat arrhythmias by targeting and eliminating abnormal electrical pathways in the heart. Implantable devices like pacemakers and defibrillators can also be placed using minimally invasive techniques. These advancements have significantly improved patient outcomes, reducing hospital stays and recovery periods. As technology advances, robotic-assisted surgeries and new catheter-based interventions continue to refine minimally invasive cardiac care, making it an increasingly preferred option for patients with heart disease.