The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Smyrna is now open! Thanks to all our partners, volunteers, donors, and shoppers for making the Grand Opening a huge success!
1 According to an American Heart Association report, the average hospital charge for heart bypass surgery -- not including doctor fee -- is $117,094.
Definition. Open heart surgery is any surgery in which the chest is opened and surgery is done on the heart muscle, valves, arteries, or other parts of the heart (such as the aorta). The term open means that the chest is cut open.The definition of open heart surgery has become less clear. heart-lung machine is used in most cases during open heart surgery. While the surgeon works on the heart, the machine helps send oxygen-rich blood to the brain and other organs. 1  Your heart surgeon will make a 2-inch to 5-inch-long surgical cut in the chest wall.