Cardiac Surgery | Community Health

Cardiac surgery, also known as cardiovascular surgery, is a complex and precise medical procedure performed on the heart or great vessels by skilled cardiac surgeons. It is used to treat a range of conditions, including ischemic heart disease, congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease. Cardiac surgery has evolved significantly over the years, with advancements in technology and techniques, such as coronary artery bypass grafting and heart transplantation, as pioneered by [[christiaan-barnard|Christiaan Barnard]] and refined by [[timothy-j-gardner|Timothy J. Gardner]].