Cardiothoracic surgery
Heart and lung surgery in Northwest Las Vegas
Our surgeons treat heart and lung conditions to offer a greater chance at an active lifestyle.
At MountainView Hospital, we take a compassionate approach to cardiothoracic care. Our team performs several procedures and, whenever possible, uses minimally invasive techniques to do so.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Related specialties
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Conditions treated by our cardiothoracic surgeons
Our surgeons work closely with nurse practitioners, physician assistants and rehabilitation therapists to provide complete care for cardiothoracic conditions such as:
- Abdominal aortic disease
- Carotid artery disease
- Valvular heart disease
- Venous insufficiency
Complete cardiothoracic surgical care
Our experience extends to numerous types of surgical procedures. Our cardiac surgeons are highly trained, and committed to treating your condition to the best of their abilities.
Nationally recognized heart and lung care team
We have been recognized by Consumer Reports for our heart surgery success. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has also acknowledged our team for excellence in cardiac care, giving us a distinguished three-star rating for mitral valve repair and replacement. This is the highest quality rating available, putting us among the top six percent in the nation for delivering quality outcomes.
Cardiothoracic procedures we perform
Our surgeons perform many cardiac and thoracic procedures, including:
- Adult cardiothoracic surgery
- Beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Dialysis access procedures
- Endovascular stenting
- Heart catheterization
- Minimally invasive mitral valve repair
- Peripheral vascular surgery
- Traditional heart surgery
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
To support the treatment efforts of our skilled surgeons, we have specially trained cardiac nurses who provide attentive care for you or your loved one while in the operating room, cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) and progressive care unit.
Potential benefits of minimally invasive valve surgery
We are the only hospital in the area to use minimally invasive techniques for the repair and replacement of aortic and mitral heart valves. The possible advantages of this approach include:
- Minimal scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
- Smaller incisions
Heart surgery expectations
Learn about the anticipated recovery process and timeline following heart surgery.
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