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. Hemant Pramod Pathare

Dr. Hemant Pramod Pathare is a renowned Cardiac surgeon.
He has a thriving experience of nearly 20 years in this specific area.
His expertise lies in Thoracic SX -Lobectomy & pneumonectomy, Decortication, Mediastinal mass, VATS pleurodesis, Minimally invasive MVR/AVR, TAVR, and Vascular SX.
Dr. Pathare is also known for the treatment of complicated bypass low EF, redo valve surgeries, and lung surgeries.
He is India’s youngest surgeon to implant Left ventricular assist device.
He has performed more than 2500 CVTS surgeries and currently heading the Surgical Heart Failure program at Jaslok Hospital.
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