Cardiovascular surgery during local armed conflicts: new realities of an old specialty

Introduction. Providing highly qualified medical care to patients with combat cardiovascular trauma, which differs significantly from somatic pathology of the circulatory system, required, in modern conditions, a revision of established routine practice, a significantly broader knowledge and experience of specialists.Purpose of the study. Analysis of current trends in the development of cardiovascular surgery associated with combat trauma.Materials and methods. A number of features of combat trauma related to cardiovascular surgery and non-standard solutions in specific clinical situations are considered.Results. The use of the full arsenal of modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of patients with combat trauma and diseases of the cardiovascular system, with high detail, optimization of surgical procedures and minimization of surgical trauma, allowed us to achieve satisfactory clinical results and shorten the rehabilitation period.Conclusion. Based on the results of our study, we can draw conclusions about the increased contribution of the use of modern technologies in the treatment of patients with wounds and injuries of the cardiovascular system, which simplify and optimize the surgical procedure, and thereby improve the prognosis of long-term survival and the quality of life of victims.