Aortic arch repair surgery

Currently, an increasing number of children are born with heart defects. Doctors at a leading Israeli clinic, Tel Aviv Medical Clinic, are engaged in the identification and treatment of such a dangerous disease as a malformation of the aortic arch. The specialist who discovered this pathology proceeds to its immediate treatment. Before surgery, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination, which includes laboratory research methods and visualization of the problem area.

Experienced doctors at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic use minimally invasive surgical procedures. Our specialists have the vast practical experience and extensive knowledge in the field of the treatment of congenital malformations. Our medical staff annually undergo special training.

Clinical staff provides patients with round-the-clock care and control. The department has established rates at the state level. You get high-quality services at an affordable price. The clinic has a specialized support centre where you can get psychological help and undergo a rehabilitation course. If necessary, our staff will help to contact charitable foundations.

Symptoms of the disease

If you notice a manifestation of the following symptoms, you should immediately contact a qualified doctor:

• Violation of the heart rhythm;
• Increased fatigue;
• Neurological disorders;
• Loss of appetite and weight;
• Respiratory failure;
• Pallor and blueness of the skin;
• Deformation of nails;
• Excessive sweating.

Aortic arch repair surgery

The operation of prosthetics of the aortic valve involves the removal of a failed valve and replacing it with an artificial one. The operation is performed under cardiopulmonary bypass, i.e. on a stopped heart when a special apparatus takes over the function of blood supply to organs and tissues. During the operation, the patient is in anaesthesia and does not feel pain.

Traditionally, the operation is performed through a midline incision in the sternum 20 cm long. In order to reach the heart, it is necessary to dissect the skin, soft tissues, a bone located in the middle of the chest, called the sternum, and a special heart membrane – the pericardium. The next step is to connect the heart-lung machine by connecting the aorta and cardiac veins with it in series, and then temporarily stop the heart. Further, the surgeon dissects the aorta in the transverse direction to see the aortic valve. If the valve is badly damaged, it is removed and a new, artificial heart valve is sewn in its place.