Septal Myectomy Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Dr Gokhale

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Have you heard of Hypertrophic obstructive
cardiomyopathy (HOCM)? This is a hereditary
disease that thickens the heart muscle. However,
it also has a history of suddenly springing on an
individuals heart. This disease is caused when
the left and right sides of the muscular septum
in the heart thicken, stopping the blood flow
from the heart to the body and causing a mitral
valve leak, commonly known as regurgitation. Some
prominent signs and symptoms to show that a
person is infected with this disease include
chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations,
light-headedness, and fatigue. Moreover, this
disease is the most common cause of unexplained
sudden deaths, predominantly among youngsters.
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The surgery for HOCM disease is called Septal
Myectomy. This procedure is performed on patients
if there is a severe restriction in blood
ejection from the heart caused by the obstruction
or those who still show signs of the symptoms
even after undergoing medical therapy. Once
patients undergo this surgery, experience rapid
and long-lasting relief from the symptoms. Found
this information inadequate? Then, keep reading
to unfurl all the information you need about the
Septal Myectomy Surgery for Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy! What is Septal Myectomy Surgery
in Short? Septal Myectomy is an open-heart
surgery used to treat a thickened heart muscle
known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. During the
surgery, the surgeon removes this thickened
tissue to improve blood flow throughout the heart
and the rest of the body so that the heart
doesnt have to work harder to pump blood.
Moreover, this surgery helps overcome fatigue and
shortness of breath symptoms.
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How Long is the Period of Recovery After
Performing the Septal Myectomy Surgery? Initially
, after the surgery, patients might feel some
discomfort beyond what they experienced before.
Nothing to worry about as this is a part of the
trauma experienced during the surgery and is not
related to anything about heart
function. Patients are kept in the intensive
care unit for a day or two for monitoring
purposes and later shifted and kept in the
nursing ward for up to 5 days. Additionally, they
might have to stay with a few tubes in the chest
to drain the fluid from the areas surrounding the
heart. These are removed on the first or third
day after the surgery.
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Nevertheless, the patient must wait up to 2
months for complete recovery. However, Gopala
Krishna Gokhale, cardiologist or other assigned
doctors, might give the patient guidelines for
recovering and carrying out regular work. Ideal
Candidates to Take Up the Septal Myectomy
Surgery Patients who have been diagnosed with
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
and have not responded positively to other
medications or treatments are eligible to undergo
this surgery. The same goes for patients with
apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, where the mid
and tip of the left ventricle thicken, and those
with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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This surgery produces better results if performed
on those with a thicker muscular septum and those
who are younger. However, those with septal
anatomy are suited for the surgery if they
perform additional work on the heart, such as
repairing the mitral valve. Conclusion That is
all you must know regarding the Septal Myectomy
Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Now,
book a consultation with Dr. Gokhale to check
your eligibility for the surgery and keep your
hearts blood flow smooth in the coming days!
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