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. Jehron Pillay

Dr. Jehron Pillay is a Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon with 10 years of experience.
He qualified from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2005.
Prior to specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery, he trained in general surgery and has experience in trauma and critical care.
His key areas of expertise include aortic, coronary and valvular surgery as well as major surgeries of the lungs, oesophagus, diaphragm and chest wall.
Dr. Pillay is actively involved in research and development in his field and works closely in association with the European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the University of the Free State.
He has specific interests in educational development for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Simulation, Surgery for heart failure, Surgery for drug-resistant tuberculosis, and is passionate about community health.