Are valve problems in children treated with surgery?
Valve repairs and replacements are among the procedures offered by the paediatric cardiac surgery team.
Can congenital heart defects be repaired with surgery?
Yes. Surgical treatment is available for a range of congenital heart defects.
Can newborn babies undergo heart surgery?
Yes. The department provides neonatal heart surgery for newborns who require surgical care.
What happens during a cardiac surgery consultation?
The surgical team evaluates the condition and discusses the most appropriate treatment approach.
Can heart valve problems be treated through surgery?
Yes. Open-heart valve repair is one of the procedures offered by the cardiac surgery team.
When might cardiac surgery be recommended?
Surgery may be recommended when a heart condition requires surgical treatment.
How can cardiac rehabilitation help me?
It can help you regain strength and confidence, improve your fitness, manage heart-health risk factors, and get back to everyday life with greater confidence.
What happens during cardiac rehabilitation?
You’ll receive personalised guidance through supervised exercise, heart-healthy lifestyle advice, nutrition, and stress management.
Who can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation?
It may help people recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, heart failure, or other heart conditions, based on their doctor’s advice.
What is a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care?
A multidisciplinary approach brings together cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, imaging specialists, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals to develop an appropriate treatment plan for each patient.
