What does a cardiac surgeon do?

A cardiac surgeon is a specialist who operates on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs and they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.

What are the typical symptoms of heart diseases?

The typicals symptoms include Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, chest discomfort Shortness of breath associated with Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Cardiac surgeons?

Investigations like blood reports, Chest x ray, Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function test, Carotid Dopping, Vein mapping, Trans-esphogeal echocardiogram, Heart Catheterization, and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging would be required.

What is the difference between a Cardiac Surgeon and a Cardiologist?

Cardiologist perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy, Stent implantation etc whereas a Cardiac surgeon perform surgery of the heart and chest.

How long is the stay in hospital for a heart surgery?

Stay in the hospital is usually for 7 – 10 days

Asst. Prof. Kristine Teoh Leok Kheng, Cardiac Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Asst. Prof. Kristine Teoh Leok Kheng

Asst. Prof. Kristine Teoh Leok Kheng is a renowned Cardiac surgeon with more than 25 years of experience.
She specializes in Coronary artery surgery, Valve replacement and repair, Aortic root and thoracic aortic surgery, Transcatheter therapies and General thoracic surgery.
She is a member of the Singapore Cardiac Society and the Singapore Medical Association.
Asst. Prof. Kristine Teoh Leok Kheng has completed her MBBS (1996) from Cambridge University, England.
She did MS (2006) from the University of London, UK.
She is the author of various papers and publications.
Asst. Prof. Kristine Teoh Leok Kheng is well-versed in English and Malay.

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