Informative Speech On Cardiothoracic Surgery
Felicia M. Salgado
Mr. Belmont
College Composition 1
25 August 2016
Informative
The Cardiothoracic Specialty
What is the Cardiothoracic specialty? It consists of being specialized in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest (What Is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon?). The history of Cardiothoracic surgery goes way back to the 19th century. The first successful heart surgery took place by Dr. Ludwig Rehn, who repaired a stab wound to the right ventricle. Many believed this was the beginning of cardiac surgery. However, one of the most prominent surgeons of that time, Theodor Billroth, pronounced that "A surgeon who would attempt such an operation [cardiac suture] should lose the respect of his colleagues. There were many unsuccessful sutures that occurred, but Rehn accomplished the “impossible” that same year. (Principles and Practice: History of cardiac surgery and anesthesia). Many new discoveries with unfold in the medical field concerning cardiothoracics and it will eventually become more advanced. Plus, surgeons will be able to do things they didn't think were able to be accomplished. In the following years, Cardiothoracic surgery will change significantly and save many more lives.
Open-heart surgery is when the chest is …show more content…
There are several different types of heart surgeries in order to either avoid further damage to the heart or to repair it. There is coronary artery bypass grafting, which is the most common type, transmyocardial laser revascularization, heart valve repair or replacement, arrhythmia treatment, aneurysm repair, heart transplant, surgery to place ventricular Assist Devices or total artificial hearts, open-heart surgery, off-pump heart surgery, and minimally invasive heart surgery. These procedures also differ in complexity. The surgery can either be very simple or very complex. Surgeons also have different strategies during these surgical approaches which could
Mr. Belmont
College Composition 1
25 August 2016
Informative
The Cardiothoracic Specialty
What is the Cardiothoracic specialty? It consists of being specialized in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest (What Is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon?). The history of Cardiothoracic surgery goes way back to the 19th century. The first successful heart surgery took place by Dr. Ludwig Rehn, who repaired a stab wound to the right ventricle. Many believed this was the beginning of cardiac surgery. However, one of the most prominent surgeons of that time, Theodor Billroth, pronounced that "A surgeon who would attempt such an operation [cardiac suture] should lose the respect of his colleagues. There were many unsuccessful sutures that occurred, but Rehn accomplished the “impossible” that same year. (Principles and Practice: History of cardiac surgery and anesthesia). Many new discoveries with unfold in the medical field concerning cardiothoracics and it will eventually become more advanced. Plus, surgeons will be able to do things they didn't think were able to be accomplished. In the following years, Cardiothoracic surgery will change significantly and save many more lives.
Open-heart surgery is when the chest is …show more content…
There are several different types of heart surgeries in order to either avoid further damage to the heart or to repair it. There is coronary artery bypass grafting, which is the most common type, transmyocardial laser revascularization, heart valve repair or replacement, arrhythmia treatment, aneurysm repair, heart transplant, surgery to place ventricular Assist Devices or total artificial hearts, open-heart surgery, off-pump heart surgery, and minimally invasive heart surgery. These procedures also differ in complexity. The surgery can either be very simple or very complex. Surgeons also have different strategies during these surgical approaches which could