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. Jamorn Udomkusonsri

Dr. Jamorn Udomkusonsri is a competent Cardiac Surgeon with over 2 decades of experience in Thailand.
He is proficient in performing treatment of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Surgery and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is a member of the Thai Medical Council, the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons.
Dr. Jamorn Udomkusonsri has completed MD (2002) from Rangsit University, Thailand.
He obtained Thoracic Surgery (2010) from the Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand.
Dr. Jamorn Udomkusonsri is well-versed in Thai and English.

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