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

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About Dr. David Rott

Dr. David Rott is a leading Cardiologist in Israel with 30 years of medical experience.
He holds expertise in Cardiology, diagnosing and treating Cardiomyopathy, Heart Arrhythmia, and various heart disorders.
He is an expert in performing Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Angiography, Heart Failure Surgery, and other heart surgeries.
He is American Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist and European Board Certified Cardiology Specialist.
He is an active member of various organizations including the Israel Heart Society, Israel Medical Association, European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology, and American College of Physicians.

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