Surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

Surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

Surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) 

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is not a disease, it is a result of a health problem such as heart valve problems or high blood pressure.  These health problems cause the heart muscle to work harder than usual, which leads to an increase in the thickness of the muscle and expansion of the heart chambers. Because of his extensive experience and high academic qualification in cardiothoracic surgery, Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam uses the latest medical approaches in surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM).  He also uses advanced surgical techniques that include traditional open surgeries or minimally invasive heart surgery that contribute to improving patients’ lives.

Symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 

An enlarged heart cannot pump blood efficiently, and this can lead to the appearance of some symptoms and complications, such as:
  • Dizziness, paleness.
  • Cause Swelling, especially in the legs, feet, or abdomen.
  • Extreme fatigue and tiredness.
  • Palpitations.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Weight gain, especially in the middle area of ​​the body. 

Diagnosis of HOCM with Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam 

Before  Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam decides on surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM), he diagnoses the disease through the following:
  • Medical history
The doctor asks the patient some questions about his symptoms and family history.
  • Physical and clinical exam
The doctor listens to the patient’s heart and lungs, people with HOCM may have a heart murmur. The following tests can also help find the cause of the HOCM:
  • Blood tests.
  • Electrocardiogram.
  • Chest X-ray.
  • Exercise stress echo test.
  • Cardiac catheterization.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam 

Treatment of HOCM includes:
  • Lifestyle changes.
  • Medications.
  • Surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam recommends the treatment on the following:
  • Whether the patients have narrowing in the outflow tract.
  • How functional is the heart.
  • The symptoms.
  • Patient’s age and activity level. 
  • If there is an arrhythmia.

Medication treatment 

Medicines help reduce the heart muscle squeezes and slow the heart rate, that way, the heart can pump blood better.  Medicines to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may include:
  • Diuretics
  • blood pressure medications
  • Blood thinners (anticoagulants) 
  • Pacemaker medications

Surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) with Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam 

Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam, a consultant in open-heart and minimally invasive surgery, can treat cardiomyopathy by several surgeries or procedures, including:
  • Pacemaker: a small device that the doctor implants, usually near the collarbone. If the heart rate is too slow, it sends electrical pulses to stimulate the heart muscle to beat at a steady rate.
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD): a battery-powered unit that the doctor implants under the skin near the collarbone. 
  • Heart valve surgery: If HOCM is caused by heart valve disease, the doctor repairs or replaces the affected valve with open heart surgery or minimally invasive surgery. 
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery: Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam performs open heart surgery to redirect blood flow around the blocked coronary artery. 
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD): mechanical pump device helps the heart pump blood, very recommended for patients that suffer from heart failure.
 In conclusion, in most cases of heart enlargement, surgical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is necessary, with regular follow-up.  Professor Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam Al-Ghannam, Consultant of Open Heart Surgery and minimally invasive surgery, is one of the most skilled doctors trained to deal with critical cases using the latest medical devices and modern surgical techniques.
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