Septal myectomy is a type of heart surgery to treat a thickening of the heart muscle.
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Understanding Septal Myectomy
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
Septal myectomy is a type of open-heart surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thick heart muscle). It decreases symptoms of the condition.
Preparation for Septal Myectomy
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.
Having a Septal Myectomy
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.
