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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Dr. Biswajeet Mohapatra

Cardiac Surgeon

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18 years of overall experience

Works at Manipal Hospital Formerly AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar

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About Dr. Biswajeet Mohapatra

Currently associated as Junior Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular with Institute of Cardiology at Continental Hospital, Hyderabad
Specialized in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Member of various renowned organizations such as Cardiological Society of India and Indian Medical Association (IMA)