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Cardiothoracic surgery…where knowledge makes all the difference in mending your heart.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Saving Lives Faster
The Heart Center at Wake Forest Baptist exceeds the national standard for treating emergency chest pain with balloon angioplasty:
American College of Cardiology Recommended Time: 90 minutes
Wake Forest Baptist Heart Center Average Time: 66 minutes (FY 2008)

Our Heart Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has a team of highly trained and experienced specialists devoted exclusively to cardiothoracic surgery.

Their work and research keeps them on the cutting-edge of the newest technologies and treatments, all with the goal of providing you the best possible care and outcome.

Some of the procedures and treatments our cardiothoracic surgeons offer are:

·         Minimally invasive surgeries

·         Natural valve replacement

·         Treatment of complicated arrhythmias

·         Heart transplants

Cardiothoracic Surgery      Video

Cardiothoracic SurgeryWe perform a high volume of complex surgeries as well as more simple procedures. Cardiothoracic Surgery

Webcasts

Live Webcast
Mitral Valve Repair
Oct. 23, Noon

Heart Valve Replacement

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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surgeons perform a total aortic root replacement using the Freestyle® stentless porcine aortic root bioprosthesis.

Pediatric Heart Surgeon Repairs Heart Defect

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The surgery closes a channel, called the ductus arteriosus, between the two major vessels that leave the heart.

 

 

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The information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you have a medical problem or a health-related question, consult your physician or call Health On-Call at 336-716-2255 or 1-800-446-2255.

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