Surgery for congenital heart disease

Congenital heart diseases are malformations of the heart present from birth: abnormal communication between the cardiac chambers, valve anomalies, malposition of the great vessels. Thanks to advances in cardiac surgery, the vast majority of these malformations can now be corrected with excellent results. Managing these conditions requires particular expertise: precise diagnosis relies on in-depth cardiac imaging, and the surgical procedure must be tailored to each patient's individual anatomy. Some corrections are performed in early childhood, others can be scheduled later, including in adulthood when the malformation was discovered late. The procedure is generally performed under cardiopulmonary bypass, with specifically adapted heart-protection techniques. Long-term follow-up by a cardiologist is an essential part of the care. Clinique Pasteur Tunis manages congenital heart disease in both children and adults, thanks to a surgical team experienced in this demanding field and a post-cardiac surgery intensive care unit fully equipped to receive these patients.