Septal Myectomy
One kind of open heart surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a Septal Myectomy (thick heart muscle). It lessens the condition’s symptoms.
The left and right ventricles, the two bottom chambers of the heart, are divided by a muscular wall known as the septum. The ventricle and septum walls may thicken abnormally in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. There’s a chance that the septum will protrude into the left ventricle and partially obstruct blood flow to the body. The heart has to beat harder as a result. It also plays a role in a number of the disease’s symptoms, including exhaustion and breathlessness.
A surgeon removes extra muscle from the thickened septum during a Septal Myectomy. This facilitates the blood’s easier exit from the ventricle.
If you have been asked to opt for Septal Myectomy, get in touch with Dr, Udgeath Dhir and his team for a consultation.
Why do you need Septal Myectomy?
Many times, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy symptoms can be adequately treated with medication. A medical surgery like a Septal Myectomy is frequently successful if medication is not able to relieve symptoms.
For many years, surgeons have performed generally safe surgical procedures, such as Septal Myectomy. Even if their symptoms are not severe, some women with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may also require a Septal Myectomy prior to getting pregnant.
How is the Septal Myectomy Surgery Performed?
Usually, a small incision in the chest is made to do the Septal surgery. In order to ease the obstruction and enhance blood flow, the surgeon eliminates a part of the thickened septum. If required, the surgery could also include replacing or repairing the mitral valve.
Book your appointment with Dr. Dhir today if you or your loved one is in need of Septal Myectomy surgery.
Risks Associated with Septal Myectomy
Although they are rare, problems because of Septal Myectomy can sometimes occur. Your age and other factors will determine the specific hazards that apply to you. Discuss any worries you may have with your Dr. Dhir and team. A few potential issues are as follows:
- Abnormal cardiac rhythms, such heart block
- Sickness
- Bleeding
- Clots in the blood that cause a heart attack or stroke
- Adverse effects of anesthesia
- Aortic valve issues brought on by the valve’s migration during surgery
- Excessive removal of cardiac muscle
- Issues with blood flow during surgery that may eventually cause the heart’s pumping function to get worse
- Heart block is a frequent side effect
Frequently Asked Questions
After being monitored for one to two days in the intensive care unit, patients typically spend four to five days on the nursing unit. In order to drain fluid from the area surrounding the heart, two to three tubes are left in the chest and are typically taken out one to three days after surgery. Typically, a full recovery takes two months. After surgery, most patients can resume driving three to eight weeks later. Particular instructions for your recovery and return to work will be given to you by Dr. Udgeath Dhir and his team.
Septal Myectomy frequently has long-term advantages. Many patients report dramatic improvements in their quality of life and symptoms, along with a decrease in the amount of medicine they require. To track the patient’s heart health at all times time, routine follow-up visits with Dr. Dhir and team are important.
In general, Septal Myectomy is regarded as a very effective treatment for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The majority of patients report a notable improvement in their quality of life following the procedure, and the success rate is excellent.