Cardiothoracic Surgery Center ​​​​​​​

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Bangkok Heart Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeons who take a multidisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive range of cardiac surgery procedures. Some of the procedures offered include: 

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): CABG is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease, which involves the blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis. In this procedure, blood vessels from other parts of the body, such as the arms, chest, or legs, are used to bypass the narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. This improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. CABG can be performed using either the traditional on-pump method, where the heart is stopped and a heart-lung bypass machine is used, or the off-pump method, also known as beating heart surgery, which is performed without a bypass machine. 

• Heart Valve Repair and Replacement: This surgery is performed to address problems caused by diseased heart valves. Treatment options include repairing the damaged valve or replacing it with a prosthetic valve. The center offers various approaches, including: 

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): This minimally invasive procedure is used to replace a narrowed aortic valve (aortic valve stenosis) that fails to open properly. It involves implanting a new valve through a catheter, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery. 

• Mitral Valve Clip: This minimally invasive procedure is used to repair a damaged mitral valve without the need for open-heart surgery. It involves the placement of a clip to improve valve function. 

• Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection: The center offers comprehensive services for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the aorta, such as aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections. Treatment options include open surgery, which is the traditional method of repair, and endovascular repair using stent placement through a catheter, known as endovascular aneurysm repair. 

• Portable ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Machine: Bangkok Heart Hospital collaborates with emergency medical services to provide portable ECMO services during lifesaving and emergency medical evacuations. The ECMO machine functions as a temporary heart-lung bypass machine and can be transported in ground and air ambulances, enabling emergency support for critically ill patients. 

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Bangkok Heart Hospital combines advanced technology, skilled surgeons, and a multidisciplinary approach to deliver high-quality care for cardiac surgical procedures, improving patient outcomes and ensuring their well-being. 

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Bangkok Heart Hospital offers advanced procedures including CABG, heart valve repair/replacement like TAVI/TAVR, Mitral Valve Clip, and treatment of aortic conditions. It also provides portable ECMO services for emergency medical support, ensuring comprehensive cardiac care.