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AVR + CABG on Pump Package

AVR + CABG on Pump Package

Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) performed on a heart-lung machine (on-pump). These surgeries are typically used to address significant heart conditions that affect both the aortic valve and the coronary arteries. Here's an explanation of each component:

1. Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR): AVR is a cardiac surgical procedure that involves replacing a diseased or malfunctioning aortic valve with an artificial valve. The aortic valve is the valve that regulates blood flow from the heart's left ventricle to the aorta, which then delivers oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Aortic valve disease can include conditions like aortic stenosis (narrowing) or aortic regurgitation (leakage), which can lead to reduced cardiac function and symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

2. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): CABG is a surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart muscle by creating bypasses (grafts) around blockages in the coronary arteries. These blockages, often due to atherosclerosis, can reduce blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart, leading to angina (chest pain) or increasing the risk of a heart attack. During CABG, blood vessels from other parts of the body, such as the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery, are used to bypass the blocked coronary arteries, restoring blood flow.

3. On-Pump Surgery: "On-pump" refers to the use of a heart-lung machine during surgery. This machine temporarily takes over the functions of the heart and lungs, allowing the surgeon to stop the heart safely for the duration of the procedure. The heart-lung machine oxygenates the blood and pumps it to the rest of the body while the heart is repaired.

The combination of AVR and CABG is often performed when a patient has both aortic valve disease and significant coronary artery disease. It is sometimes more efficient to address both issues in a single surgical procedure to minimize the risks and recovery time associated with two separate surgeries.