This section is for patients who have been recommended by their cardiologist (heart doctor) to have heart surgery. Your cardiologist should have talked to you about the alternatives to surgery and why we believe this is the best option for you.
We will tell you about each stage of your Cardiac Surgery treatment and recovery:
- Your first appointment and Pre-assessment clinic
- Your operation and recovery on the ward
- Discharge from Hospital and review appointment
- Support and Rehabilitation
Referral Process
Referrals for surgery can be made by cardiologists at the Royal Victoria Hospital or other hospitals across Northern Ireland, for routine/urgent outpatient and in-patient transfers.