Angioplasty
Angioplasty can be done to increase the flow of blood through a narrowed blood vessel. Learn how to prepare for angioplasty and what to expect.
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Heart surgery
Heart surgery is done when other treatments including lifestyle changes, medicines and other procedures no longer work or can’t be used. You may also need heart surgery in an emergency, such as a heart attack.
Heart surgery ranges from minimally invasive to open-heart surgeries. Learn about the different types of procedures, below.
Aortic valve replacement
The aortic valve is in your heart. It helps keep blood flowing in the right direction. Learn how to prepare for an aortic valve replacement operation.
Cardiac ablation
Cardiac ablation is a medical procedure to treat irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. Learn what’s involved, benefits, risks, recovery and alternatives.
Coronary artery bypass graft
Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A coronary artery bypass graft can relieve your pain and may help you to live longer.
Heart transplants
A heart transplant is an operation to replace a damaged heart with a healthy donor heart. Learn about waiting lists and life after a transplant.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
You may need an ICD, or AICD (automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator) if you have an abnormally fast or irregular heartbeat. Learn why here.
Mitral valve surgery
Mitral valve disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and eventually death. Mitral valve surgery can relieve your pain, improve your breathing and energy levels, and may help you to live longer.
Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a medical device put in the chest to correct an irregular heartbeat, heart muscle problems or other heart conditions.
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A PCI is usually a safe and effective way to relieve your pain.