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. Chusak Kuptarnond

Dr. Chusak Kuptarnond is one of the highly experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Thailand.
He holds 42 years of vast experience in his field.
He completed his MD from Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, Thailand, in 1980.
He gained a Certificate of Thai Board in Surgery from Khon Kaen University in 1983 and a Certificate of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Mahidol University in 1986.
He is an active member of the Medical Council of Thailand, the Medical Association of Thailand, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons of Thailand, the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand, the Heart Society of Thailand, and the International College of Surgeons, Thailand.
He has multiple publications to his credit.