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. Amjad M Shaikh, Cardiac Surgeon in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Amjad M Shaikh

Dr. Amjad M Shaikh is a renowned Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgeon, with experience of more than 14 years.
In his career spanning over a decade, he has performed 1500 Cardiac Surgeries.
He is skilled in carrying out “Total Arterial LIMA RIMA Y Beating Heart Coronary bypass surgery", Heart Transplant Surgeries, Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgeries, Open and Thoracoscopic Surgeries.
He was awarded for his remarkable contribution to aid the victims of Mumbai Terror Attack on 26/11/2008 by the Government of Maharashtra and conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation for the same by Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals.
The doctor is a member of various prestigious associations such as Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Mumbai Consultants, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
He is keenly interested in research and has several publications in National and International Medical Journals to his credit.

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