Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

More than 26,000 open-heart procedures have been performed since Providence Heart & Vascular Institute opened its doors in 1974. Today, Providence performs more open-heart surgery procedures than any other hospital in South Carolina. Almost 90% of all coronary artery bypass surgeries at Providence Heart & Vascular Institute are performed on beating hearts.

Providence has the most comprehensive range of cardiothoracic surgery in South Carolina. This includes:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (AAA) 
• Beating Heart Surgery (or "off pump" bypass surgery)
• Carotid Endarterectomy 
• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) 
• Esophagectomy
• Heart Valve Replacement and Repair 
• Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) and Pacemaker Placement
• Lung Surgery 
• Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (MAZE Surgery)
• Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery 
• Pacemaker Lead Revision and Extraction
• Pneumonectomy
• Septal Wall Defect Repairs
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair 
• Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) 

 After an open-heart procedure, patients receive extensive nursing care and continuous observation in our 10-bed Cardiovascular Surgery Recovery Unit (CSR). Providence has a long history of commitment to our patients to bring leading-edge, innovative surgical techniques performed in state-of-the-art facilities, supported by our highly-trained and dedicated staff.

Click here for our Video Home Guide to Heart Surgery

Click on the list of procedures for a short description. More detailed information for many procedures can be found using the Providence Health Encyclopedia.