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. Nand K Panigrahi

Dr. Nand K Panigrahi is a highly experienced, skilled and respected Cardiac Surgeon with +31 years of experience in the field of carrying out cardiac procedures.
He holds professional memberships of the Indian College of Cardiology (ICC) and the Cardiology Society of India.
Dr. Nand K Panigrahi completed his MBBS from Sambalpur University in 1986. He then did his MD in 1990 and DM from Utkal University in 1994.
Dr. Panigrahi is an expert cardiac surgeon with specialisation in procedures for pacemaker implants and ICDs besides offering treatment for other cardiac conditions.
He has co-authored a few research papers.