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. Qian Qi

Dr. Qian Qi has more than 10 years of experience and is a Cardiac surgeon.
His abilities and special interests include Adult Cardiac Surgery, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, Aortic Surgery and Mechanical Circulatory Support.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Singapore Cardiac Society and the Singapore Medical Association.
Dr. Qian Qi has completed his MD (2013) from Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore.
He has a Fellowship from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS, 2021) in Edinburgh.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Qian Qi is well-versed in English and Malay.

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