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. HJ Nik Isahak Wan Abdullah

Cardiac Surgeon

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MRCP , MBBS

33 years of overall experience

Works at Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya

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About Dr. HJ Nik Isahak Wan Abdullah

Dr. HJ Nik Isahak Wan Abdullah is a renowned cardiologist having more than 30 years of experience in this field.
He is adept in performing various procedures which include Balloon Angioplasty of Coronary Artery, Interventional cardiology procedures, Coronary angiogram (CAG), Pacemaker Implantation.
His other expertise is treating Angina pectoris (chest pain), Atherosclerosis, Cardiothoracic diseases, and cardiovascular disorders.
He is member and fellow of various esteemed Associations which are National Heart Association Malaysia, Faculty Association Suffolk Community College (FASCC).
Dr. Abdullah has done training in Cardiology from St. Mary's Hospital London (1981- 83) and in Interventional Cardiology from St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London (1989 -90).
After completing MBBS from University of Malaya (1978) he has done MRCP from Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (1983).

Special Interest

Angina pectoris Atherosclerosis Cardiothoracic diseases/ Cardiovascular disorders Balloon Angioplasty of Coronary Artery Interventional cardiology procedures Coronary angiogram (CAG) Pacemaker Implantation

Skilled At

ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
Radiofrequency Ablation
AICD
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Angiography

PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Double Chamber
CRT- D Implant (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
PDA Device Closure
Valve Replacement

Location

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Education & Training
Honours & Awards

, 1990, Training (Interventional Cardiology), St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London

MRCP, 1983, United Kingdom

, Training (Cardiology), St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London

MBBS, 1978, University of Malaya

Member, National Heart Association Malaysia Fellow National Heart Association of Malaysia (2007) Faculty Association Suffolk Community College (FASCC)