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Septal myectomy is a type of heart surgery to treat a thickening of the heart muscle.
Septal myectomy is a type of heart surgery to treat a thickening of the heart muscle. Your doctor may recommend a septal myectomy if you have a condition called hypertrophiccardiomyopathy, a thickening of the wall between the chambers of your heart. During a septal myectomy the surgeon will remove some of the septum wall, allowing blood to flowthrough your heart more easily. Want to know more about septal myectomy? Talk with your care team. They are here to help.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Septal myectomy is a type of open-heart surgery. It's done to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is when part of the heart muscle becomes thick. The surgery helps reduce symptoms of the condition.
Septal myectomy is a type of open-heart surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thick heart muscle). It decreases symptoms of the condition.
Watch this to learn how to prepare for septal myectomy surgery including common tests that need to be done, what to expect on the day of surgery, and during your immediate recovery.
Septal myectomy is an open-heart surgery. It's done to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is when the heart muscle becomes thick. During the surgery, extra muscle is removed. This lets the blood pump through the heart more easily.
