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

Prof. Dan Admon, Cardiac Surgeon in Jerusalem, Israel - Appointment

About Prof. Dan Admon

Prof. Dan Admon is a distinguished Heart Failure/Transplantation Specialist in Israel.
He has 43 years of medical experience and specializes in Cardiomyopathy, Heart/Lung Transplantation, and Heart Failure.
He completed his basic medical education in 1978, M.D. in 1979 followed by an internship in 1979.
Afterward, he served at prestigious medical centers across the globe including the US, UK, Israel, etc.
He has achieved various certifications such as Israel Internal Medicine Board Examination in 1986, Israel Cardiology Board Examination in 1989, and U.S. Federal Licensing Examination (FLEX) in 1993.
He is associated with various professional associations including Israel Medical Association, the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation, and the Israel Heart Society.

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