Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
Congenital heart disease refers to structural heart defects present from birth. While many conditions are detected early in life, some patients reach adulthood without treatment or require corrective surgery later in life. Dr. Ganesh Shivnani specializes in managing complex adult congenital heart conditions with a focus on safety, precision, and long-term outcomes.
Adult congenital heart surgery requires specialized expertise due to altered anatomy, long-standing physiological changes, and associated cardiac complications. With extensive experience in complex cardiac procedures, Dr. Shivnani provides individualized surgical solutions for adult patients with congenital heart defects.
Common Adult Congenital Heart Conditions Treated
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Pulmonary valve or outflow tract abnormalities
- Complex congenital heart defects requiring surgical correction
When is Surgery Required?
Surgery may be recommended when congenital defects lead to symptoms such as breathlessness, recurrent chest infections, heart failure, rhythm disturbances, or progressive enlargement of heart chambers. Each patient undergoes a thorough evaluation to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy.
Advanced Surgical Approach
Adult congenital heart surgery is carefully planned using modern imaging, functional assessment, and multidisciplinary input to ensure safe and effective correction of heart defects.
- Detailed echocardiography and cardiac imaging
- Customized surgical planning for complex anatomy
- Precise defect closure and structural repair
- Advanced intraoperative monitoring
- Specialized post-operative ICU and recovery care
Recovery & Long-Term Follow-Up
Post-surgical recovery is closely monitored with structured ICU care followed by supervised ward recovery. Long-term follow-up focuses on heart function, rhythm monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and prevention of future complications.
With expert surgical care, adult congenital heart surgery can significantly improve symptoms, heart function, and overall quality of life. Early evaluation and timely intervention play a key role in achieving successful long-term outcomes.
