Cardiac Surgery or heart surgery is performed to extend the lifespan of patients & to correct problems with the heart if other treatments haven’t worked or can’t be used. This surgery can be performed by two procedures- Open Heart Surgery Minimally invasive surgery It generally depends on the condition to be corrected. This surgery is suggested by your surgeon in the following conditions – If there is any problem with heart valves To correct abnormal or damaged structures in the heart To implant medical devices to control the heartbeat or support heart function & blood flow To replace a damaged heart with a healthy heart from a donor In the case of heart failure and coronary heart disease To control abnormal heart rhythms The results of Heart surgeries are often excellent. There are some risks associated with this but an experienced Cardiac surgeon knows how to deal with it.