Cardiac Surgery | UNC Medical Center, Hospitals Chapel …

When you need heart surgery, trust UNC Medical Centers caring experts in Chapel Hill and elsewhere in central North Carolina. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team tailors a treatment plan to your requirements and preferences. And you can count on us to provide excellent care for even the most complex cases.

Youll find almost any surgical heart procedure at UNC Medical Center, including:

If you qualify for minimally invasive (keyhole) heart surgery, your surgeon will make small incisions on the right side of your chest and perform the operation through your ribs. Your breastbone will remain intact. You may need a heart-lung bypass machine, which takes over your hearts pumping action while the surgeon works.

In some cases, your doctor may recommend an interventional cardiology procedure a minimally invasive treatment that speeds your recovery and offers an alternative to surgery.

Following your cardiac surgery, youll receive top-quality care as you heal in an intensive care unit thats earned a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. And well help you get back to the activities you love through our cardiac rehabilitation program.

If your childs heart condition requires surgery, youll find specialized services at N.C. Childrens Hospital, long known for leadership in the care of children with congenital heart disease.

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