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. Arunachalam N

Dr. Arunachalam N is a leading Cardiac Surgeon with +41 years of experience in the field.
He is a professional member of the, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Malaysian Association of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Thoracic Society of Malaysia. He is a fellow of the National Heart Association of Malaysia.
Dr. Arunachalam did his MBBS in Madurai and then in 1984, did his fellowship from tne Royal College of Surgeons. He also underwent training in Australia.
He performs some very crucial cardiac surgeries such as, heart transplants, open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass, REDO coronary Artery Bypass, valve repair and replacement, adult congenital repair, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and VATS sympathectomy.
Dr. Arunachalam is particularly keen in lung surgery for cancer, oesophageal surgery for cancer and VATS procedures and other operable lung diseases.

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