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. Lee Weng Seng

Dr. Lee Weng Seng has +40 years of experience in the medical field as a Cardiac Surgeon.
He specialises in Adult & Congenital heart diseases, Heart failure, Aortic Aneurysm.
He is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council.
Dr. Lee Weng Seng has completed an MBBS (1979) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
He has obtained FRCS (1984) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
Dr. Lee Weng Seng is well-versed in Bahasa Malaysia, Cantonese and English.

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