Paediatric Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at Fortis Hospital is a distinguished entity, renowned for its expertise in diagnosing and treating complex cardiothoracic disorders in children with precision and compassion. The expert team within the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department specializes in a wide range of heart surgeries, ensuring optimal care and outcomes for young patients.

Among the common heart surgeries performed are:

• Aortic Surgery: This procedure involves repairing or replacing aortic aneurysms and dissections, safeguarding the health and function of the aorta in pediatric patients.

Fortis Hospital is committed to delivering excellence in pediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, providing comprehensive care and support to children and their families throughout their medical journey.

At Fortis Hospital, our commitment to excellence in paediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgery encompasses a comprehensive range of advanced procedures and state-of-the-art facilities, tailored to ensure optimal outcomes and compassionate care for young cardiac patients. Our specialized team of experts is proficient in various surgical techniques, including:

• Aortic Valve Surgery: Repair or replacement of the aortic valve through endoscopic, non-sternotomy, and MAZE procedures for atrial fibrillation.
• Arrhythmia Surgery: Correction of irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
• Congenital Heart Surgery: Corrective procedures addressing genetic heart defects in pediatric patients.
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Creation of alternate routes for blood flow to the heart tissue, vital in managing coronary artery disease.
• Surgery for Heart Failure: Options such as LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), Left Ventricular Remodeling/Surgical Ventricular Restoration, and Heart Transplant.
• Awake Heart Surgeries: On or off-pump cardiac procedures conducted under high thoracic epidural anesthesia without general anesthesia.

Additionally, our Cardiothoracic ICUs are equipped with cutting-edge facilities, maintaining a 1:1 nursing ratio 24/7 to ensure comprehensive care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. These facilities include advanced equipment such as color Doppler systems, ECG systems, continuous oxygen supply, infusion pumps, defibrillators, ventilators, pressure monitoring systems, temporary pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ABG (Blood Gas machine), and electrolytes analysis machines.

With a combination of advanced surgical techniques, a dedicated team of experts, and state-of-the-art ICU facilities, Fortis Hospital upholds its commitment to excellence in paediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, ensuring the highest standards of care and optimal outcomes for young cardiac patients.