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

Dr. Ronen Beeri, MD, Cardiac Surgeon in Jerusalem, Israel - Appointment

About Dr. Ronen Beeri, MD

Dr. Ronen Beeri is one of the well-known and most experienced Cardiologists in Israel.
With over 31 years of medical experience, he is widely recognized for his outstanding contribution to the field of Cardiology.
He is proficient in performing various cardiac procedures such as Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Angiography, minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, endoscopic surgery, etc.
In 1996, he became a board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist by the Israel Medical Association.
In March 1996, he became the ACLS Instructor.
He is associated with various organizations including the Israel Medical Association, Israel Heart Society, European Society of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, American College of Cardiology, and American Heart Association.

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