Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Amrita is one of the busiest programs in the country. Over 2000 cardiac surgical operations have been performed annually. A fully functioning heart team will evaluate and decide the choice of treatment for complex heart conditions requiring surgery. The heart team includes 7 surgeons, 10 anesthesiologists, and 9 cardiologists with inputs from other subspecialists.
Adult Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Phone: 0484 - 6681551, 0484 – 2851551
Email: [email protected]
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Phone: 0484 - 6681559, 0484 – 2851559
Email: [email protected]
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD):
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS):
Heart Valve Disease:
Aortic Diseases:
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM):
Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Devices:
Thoracic Surgery:
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO):
Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy:
Carotid Interventions:
Courses offered
Conferences conducted (annually)
Ten Best Procedures Performed
Mitral valve repair is commonly used to treat mitral valve pathology due to mitral regurgitation. In mitral valve repair, the surgeon repairs part of the damaged mitral valve to allow the valve to fully close and stop leaking. The surgeon may tighten or reinforce the ring around a valve, called the annulus, by placing an artificial ring called an annuloplasty ring.
By repairing the native valve rather than replacing it with a mechanical/ bioprosthetic valve, a patient can avoid long-term use of anticoagulants and problems, such as degeneration and infection. Surgeons usually recommend mitral valve repair instead of replacement, when possible.
Repair rates are usually >90% at 10 years
Residual MR and recurrence of mitral regurgitation are rare complications
HOCM denotes the thickening of the septum, or wall, separating the left and right ventricles. This may obstruct blood flow from the left ventricle to the body's main artery, the aorta.
The procedure known as a septal myectomy thins out the wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart which reduces the obstruction of blood flow out of the heart. This also corrects the mitral valve regurgitation associated with this condition.
Septal myectomy does not cure HOCM, it will reduce symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest discomfort.
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement replaces the same portion of your aorta that is directly attached to your heart (aortic root) while preserving your native aortic valve whereas the Bentall procedure involves replacing a portion of the aorta and the aortic valve of the heart due to an aortic aneurysm.
90% freedom for reintervention at 10 years.
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. Marfan syndrome most commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, and skeleton.
Marfan syndrome is a chronic disorder. Life-threatening problems are aortic aneurysms and dissections.
It is possible to validate a probable diagnosis of Marfan syndrome by genetic testing. When family members are genetically tested for this disease, the results can be used to identify those family members who have the mutation from those who do not. This is very useful information for the family. To avoid aortic dissections, family members who carry the gene might be evaluated for aortic disease, monitored for it, and treated before complications.
This procedure is an advanced minimally invasive technique for multi-vessel coronary bypass (CABG) through a small thoracotomy.
No
Yes, it is safe but cannot be done in all patients.
Yes, it is safe.
95% to 100%
2-3 weeks
Dr Brijesh P.K. is available at Amritakripa Speciality Clinic, Vallimadukunnu, Calicut, every Second Saturday
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
We specialize in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB), which reduces complications and promotes faster recovery. Our approach includes total arterial revascularization, ensuring long-term benefits for heart patients.
Valve Repair & Replacement
We provide mitral valve repair and valve replacements using mechanical and biological valves, ensuring better heart function and fewer complications. Mitral valve repair is preferred as it offers longer survival and avoids lifelong blood thinners.
Aortic Surgery
Our Center for Aortic Diseases offers lifesaving surgeries for aortic aneurysms, dissections, and valve-related conditions, including minimally invasive and hybrid procedures.
Heart Transplant & Assistive Devices
For patients with end-stage heart failure, we provide heart transplants and ventricular assist devices (VADs) like THORATEC HEART MATE 2 and BERLIN HEART for those awaiting transplant or as long-term support.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
ECMO supports patients with severe heart or lung failure, acting as a temporary artificial heart-lung machine.
Pulmonary & Thoracic Surgeries
We treat lung cancer, chest tumors, and pleural diseases using minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic techniques, reducing recovery time and post-surgical pain.