Apollo Hospitals Bangalore announced the launch of a dedicated robot-assisted cardiac surgery unit, which will offer patients with complex cardiac disease with minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Recent Advancements in Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery is a formidable field in treating congenital heart diseases, valve replacements, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease.
Cardiac surgery is a formidable field in treating congenital heart diseases, valve replacements, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease.
‘Da Vinci Xi technology allows complex cardiovascular surgeries to be performed through smaller incisions and precise motion control, as compared to conventional open-heart surgery.
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"Our vision has always been to bring the most advanced medical technology to India to benefit our patients," K. Hariprasad, President, Apollo Hospitals, said in a statement. "We are continuing on this path with the launch of the dedicated Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Unit, which will be the first in India to offer a full-time robotic heart surgery program," he added.
"With 18 cases successfully treated to date with robot-assisted cardiac surgery, we are confident that the dedicated unit will change the lives of many more patients who cannot undergo conventional cardiac surgery," Hariprasad said.
Stroke Risk Higher After Major Noncardiac Surgery
Though the risk of deaths and heart attack after noncardiac surgery declined, there was an increase in the incidence if ischemic stroke.
Though the risk of deaths and heart attack after noncardiac surgery declined, there was an increase in the incidence if ischemic stroke.
A high-definition camera provides a clear, 3D view of the chest to the surgeon on a console screen.
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Cognitive Decline Following Cardiac Surgery
Delirium is not a disease but a syndrome characterized by general disorganized behavior and attention deficits. It involves cognitive disorders, hallucinations, delusions, deranged sleep-wake cycle.
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Most Deaths Related to Noncardiac Surgery More Likely to Occur after Surgery and Hospital Discharge
Death occurs most frequently after surgery and discharge from the hospital in adults undergoing noncardiac surgery, reveals a new study.
Death occurs most frequently after surgery and discharge from the hospital in adults undergoing noncardiac surgery, reveals a new study.
