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. Sanjay Kumar Kewal Krishan

Dr.Sanjay Kumar Kewal Krishan is a cardiothoracic and vascular Surgeon with 17 years of experience.
Dr.Sanjay has expertise in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery, Port Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty and Cardiac Pacing.
Dr.Sanjay Kumar has also been successful in performing a number of groundbreaking Minimal access Cardiac surgeries and Port Cardiothoracic Surgeries.
He is a member of the Indian Association Of Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons.
He has received several honours and awards.
He has co-authored research papers for reputed journals and publications.