Cardiac Surgery at OpenMed – Warsaw Wola – Diagnostics and Treatment

Cardiac Surgery – Advanced Treatment for Heart Diseases

Cardiac surgery is a specialized field of medicine focusing on the surgical treatment of heart and circulatory system diseases. A cardiac surgeon in our Warsaw OpenMed Medical Center performs complex surgical procedures, both for congenital and acquired heart defects.

As an expert in cardiac surgery, they offer patients advanced care based on modern surgical techniques. Thanks to the dynamic development of medicine, cardiac surgeons use minimally invasive treatment methods, robotic surgeries, and advanced reconstructive procedures, ensuring effective therapy and shorter recovery times.

At the OpenMed cardiology and cardiac surgery clinic in Warsaw, patients can benefit from consultations with Dr. n. med. and n. o zdr. Radosław Smoczyński, a distinguished specialist in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and high-risk procedures, as well as Dr. n. med. Leszek Bęc - a pediatric cardiac surgeon.

What Is the Difference Between Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology?

Cardiac surgery and cardiology are two complementary fields of medicine that deal with heart diseases but differ in their approach and therapeutic methods. Cardiology primarily focuses on the diagnosis and conservative treatment of heart and circulatory system diseases. Cardiologists monitor patients, perform chest imaging tests such as echocardiography, CT, or MRI, and implement pharmacological treatment for coronary artery disease or rhythm disorders, e.g., atrial fibrillation.

Cardiac surgery, on the other hand, involves surgical treatment of conditions that require operative intervention, such as aortic and mitral valve operations, coronary artery bypass grafting, or complex procedures on blood vessels and heart chambers. Cardiac surgery procedures also include the treatment of congenital heart defects, aortic reconstruction, artificial valve and chamber implantation, and heart transplantation. In a cardiac surgery and transplantology clinic like ours, surgical teams work closely with cardiologists to provide comprehensive patient care at every stage – from diagnosis, through the surgical phase, to the postoperative recovery period.

What Conditions Does a Cardiac Surgeon Diagnose and Treat?

Cardiac surgery focuses on treating advanced heart and circulatory system diseases that often require surgical intervention. Dr. Radosław Smoczyński and Dr. Leszek Bęc specialize in modern, minimally invasive surgical techniques, which allow for a faster recovery and minimize the risk of complications.

The main conditions diagnosed and treated by a cardiac surgeon include:

Ischemic heart disease requiring revascularization procedures,
Stenosis or regurgitation of heart valves (aortic, mitral, tricuspid),
Congenital and acquired heart defects,
Cardiac arrhythmias requiring surgical intervention,
Aortic aneurysms and dissections,
Complications of infectious endocarditis,
Cardiomyopathies requiring surgical intervention.

Indications for an Outpatient Consultation with a Cardiac Surgeon

A visit to a cardiac surgeon should be considered in the case of:

Severe chest pain with angina-like symptoms,
Shortness of breath and unexplained weakness,
Frequent fainting or dizziness,
Palpitations or arrhythmias,
Abnormal heart imaging results (e.g., echocardiography, CT, MRI),
A confirmed diagnosis indicating the need for surgical treatment.

What to Expect During a Visit to a Cardiac Surgeon and How to Prepare?

A cardiac surgery consultation at OpenMed is a comprehensive appointment that includes a detailed medical history review, analysis of previous test results, and evaluation of indications for potential surgical intervention.

How to Prepare for a Consultation?

Bring previous medical records, laboratory test results, and imaging scans.
Write down a list of medications you are taking.
If you have symptoms suggesting serious heart problems, report them when registering.

Thanks to the collaboration with Dr. Radosław Smoczyński and Dr. Leszek Bęc, the OpenMed cardiology clinic has become a center for comprehensive and coordinated medical care for heart diseases.

How Long Is the Recovery Period After Heart Surgery?

The recovery time after cardiac surgery depends on the type of procedure and the patient's overall health. After full cardiac surgery procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic or mitral valve replacement, or chest vascular procedures, the patient is transferred to an intensive care unit, where a specialized cardiac surgery clinic team monitors vital functions and prevents postoperative complications.

The first weeks after surgery are crucial and require close cooperation with a cardiac rehabilitation team that supports the patient in returning to full fitness. Depending on the technique used, e.g., minimally invasive or classical surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, the time to return to normal activity may vary – from several weeks to several months. Rehabilitation includes physical exercises, respiratory therapy, and education on preventing heart failure and heart attack.

For more complex procedures, such as heart transplantation or artificial chamber implantation, the recovery period may be longer and requires intensive supervision by specialists from the cardiac surgery and transplantology clinic. Thanks to modern methods and the support of an experienced team, most patients can expect a quick and safe return to health and daily activities.

Why Choose OpenMed Medical Center?

OpenMed Medical Center runs a renowned cardiology and cardiac surgery clinic that collaborates with the best cardiac surgery centers in Poland, including the Military Institute of Medicine (WIM) and the State Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, as well as cardiology clinics of medical universities and hospitals. This ensures that patients receive the highest level of care based on the latest methods of surgical treatment for heart diseases. The clinic team consists of experienced cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, including specialists in congenital heart defects, mitral valve treatments, and a full range of cardiac surgery procedures, such as revascularization and heart transplantation.

Do you have any questions? Contact us at 22 100 45 20 or 22 100 46 20.