Cardiac Surgery at Toronto General Hospital

Cardiac Surgery at Toronto General Hospital provides specialized surgical treatment for patients with complex heart and cardiovascular conditions. Surgical care may include coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve procedures and other advanced cardiac operations, supported by multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost depends on the type and complexity of cardiac surgery, diagnostic testing, anesthesia, hospitalization and postoperative care required. A personalized estimate should be requested according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Cardiac Surgery?

Cardiac surgery involves operative treatment of conditions affecting the heart and major cardiovascular structures.

The appropriate surgical procedure depends on the patient's diagnosis, anatomy, heart function and overall health.

Who May Need Cardiac Surgery?

Patients may be evaluated for surgery for conditions including:

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart valve disease

• Complex structural heart conditions

• Advanced heart failure

• Other conditions requiring specialized cardiac surgery

Cardiac Surgical Consultation

Before surgery, the cardiac team may review:

• Symptoms

• Medical history

• Previous cardiac procedures

• ECG results

• Echocardiograms

• Cardiac imaging

• Coronary angiography

• Current medications

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Selected patients with significant coronary artery disease may undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.

Heart Valve Surgery

Cardiac surgery may be used for selected patients with significant valve disease.

Procedures can include:

• Valve repair

• Valve replacement

• Complex valve surgery

Heart Valve Repair

When appropriate, surgeons may repair a patient's own heart valve rather than replacing it.

Whether repair is possible depends on the valve's anatomy and severity of disease.

Heart Valve Replacement

When a valve cannot be effectively repaired, replacement may be considered.

The appropriate replacement option depends on the patient's individual medical circumstances.

Advanced Heart Failure Surgery

Selected patients with advanced heart failure may require surgical evaluation for mechanical circulatory support or other advanced cardiac procedures.

VAD-Related Cardiac Surgery

Patients with advanced heart failure may be evaluated for implantation of a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) when mechanical circulatory support is appropriate.

Heart Transplant Surgery

For appropriately selected patients with advanced heart failure, cardiac surgical teams may participate in heart transplantation through UHN's specialized transplant program.

Preoperative Evaluation

Before cardiac surgery, patients may undergo:

• ECG

• Echocardiography

• Coronary angiography

• Cardiac imaging

• Blood tests

• Anesthesia assessment

• Other medical evaluations

Postoperative Cardiac Care

After surgery, care may include:

• Cardiac monitoring

• Intensive care when required

• Pain management

• Medication management

• Wound care

• Mobility support

• Cardiac rehabilitation

• Follow-up testing

Multidisciplinary Cardiac Surgery

Complex surgical patients may receive care from:

• Cardiac surgeons

• Cardiologists

• Anesthesiologists

• Critical-care specialists

• Cardiac imaging specialists

• Nurses

• Rehabilitation professionals

Cardiac Surgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek specialist review of:

• Cardiac diagnosis

• Imaging

• Coronary angiography

• Valve disease

• Proposed surgery

• Surgical alternatives

• Previous cardiac procedures

International Patients

International patients should provide:

• ECG

• Echocardiograms

• Cardiac imaging

• Coronary angiography

• Laboratory results

• Medication list

• Previous cardiac surgery reports

• Hospital records

Benefits of Specialized Cardiac Surgery

Specialized cardiac surgical care may provide:

• Comprehensive surgical evaluation

• Coronary bypass surgery

• Valve repair

• Valve replacement

• Advanced heart failure procedures

• VAD-related surgery

• Heart transplant surgery

• Postoperative cardiac care

Why Choose Toronto General Hospital for Cardiac Surgery?

Toronto General Hospital is part of University Health Network (UHN) and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, providing specialized cardiac surgical and cardiovascular care for complex heart conditions.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Cardiac consultation

• Diagnostic testing

• Preoperative evaluation

• Cardiac surgery

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Intensive care

• Medications

• Postoperative monitoring

• Rehabilitation

The final cost depends on the specific cardiac procedure and patient's medical requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of cardiac surgery are available?

Depending on the patient's condition, cardiac surgery may include coronary bypass surgery, heart valve repair or replacement and selected advanced heart failure procedures.

2. Is cardiac surgery suitable for every heart condition?

No. Some conditions are treated medically or through catheter-based procedures. A cardiac team determines the most appropriate treatment.

3. Can I get a second opinion before heart surgery?

Yes. Cardiac imaging, angiography and the proposed surgical plan can be reviewed by specialists.

4. How long is recovery after cardiac surgery?

Recovery varies according to the procedure, overall health and postoperative progress.

5. How much does cardiac surgery cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on the surgical procedure, complexity, hospitalization and postoperative care.

Product Details

Product Name: Cardiac Surgery at Toronto General Hospital

Hospital: Toronto General Hospital

Health Network: University Health Network (UHN)

Brand: University Health Network

Country: Canada

Specialty: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Service Type: Cardiac Surgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada