Congenital Heart Surgery for Adults
The Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute is the most comprehensive heart-surgery program in the area, with nationally recognized cardiac surgeons who treat the full spectrum of heart problems, including congenital heart surgery for adults.
Congenital heart disease is a defect in one or more structures of the heart or blood vessels that occurs before birth, while the fetus is still developing. Congenital heart defects are often not identified until adulthood.
It is estimated that approximately 500,000 adults nationwide have this condition, with that number increasing by about 20,000 a year.
The most common congenital heart disorders affecting adults are congenital valve defects, defects in the walls between the heart’s chambers, and patent foramen ovale (PFO), which is incomplete closure after birth in the wall separating the upper chambers of the heart. Surgeons with the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute provide expertise in treating various types of congenital heart disorders.
Treatment is based on the severity of the disease, with surgery one of the many options.
Congenital heart surgery for children is available through Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care, in association with Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma.
Contact Information
Cardiac Surgery
1600 E. Jefferson StreetSuite 110
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-320-7300
Fax: 206-320-4698
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Cardiovascular services are provided at our main facility at Cherry Hill and at multiple locations in King, Snohomish, Clallam and Grays Harbor Counties.
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