Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular surgery, or CVOR, is located in a state of art surgical suite. The new hybrid cardiovascular suite gives Hendrick Health the ability to offer minimal invasive procedures, with the aid of innovative technology.

The vast majority of our clients suffer with coronary heart disease and pulmonary diseases.

Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic surgeries offered at Hendrick include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coronary artery bypass
• Heart valve repairs or replacement
• Repair of heart defects
• Removal of heart tumors
• Any and all types of cardiac or vascular emergencies from injuries
• Pleural (lung) resection, either partial or complete
• Diagnostic surgery relating to the thoracic system
• Vascular procedures including abdominal aortic aneurysms, femoral-popliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomy
• Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) - uses a laser to create micro channels in a damaged area of the heart to promote the heart muscle re-vascularization

The cardiovascular surgical team consists of dedicated, highly committed physicians and staff using the latest technology to provide "big city technology, locally."