South Carolina Cardiovascular Surgery

Techniques

Medical conditions may require the services of one or more specialties. South Carolina Cardiovascular Surgery provides experienced health care services utilizing the following techniques. (Hold your mouse over the abbreviation for an explanation and link to more information.)

Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
A-fib Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG),
Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
Surgical Ventricular Restoration (SVR)
Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
Subxiphoid Pericardial Windows (SPW)

Cardiovascular Testing

Through our state-of-the-art Vascular Laboratory, our staff uses the most current technology, including digital image acquisition and storage to provide noninvasive ultrasound testing to examine blood flow through the arteries and veins of the body. More...

Lung Surgery

VATS Lobectomy
Electromagnetic Bronchoscopy

Thoracic Surgery

Video Assisted Thoracoscopic (VAT)
Pulmonary Resections
Talc Pleurodesis (for patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions).
Esophageal Surgery
Endobronchial Ultrasound

Vascular Surgery

Radiofrequency Ablation
Carotid Endarterectomy(CEA)
Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs (AAA)
Endovascular AAA Repairs
Peripheral Vascular Surgery (Fempops, Femdistals)

More information and references are available by clicking on Resources.