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

Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal, Cardiac Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal

Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal is a Cardiovascular Surgeon with extensive 29+ years of experience.
He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine.
His medical interest lies in Complex neonatal and infant heart surgery, Ross operation and LVOT surgery, double switch operation, David procedure, aortic surgery, valve repair, minimally invasive heart surgery, and arterial revascularization in coronary surgery.
Until now he has worked in some of the prestigious institutes of Istanbul, such as GATA Haydarpaşa Military Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Ziekenhuis Hospital, Alabama University, Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital, Great Harmond Street Hospital, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, Antonius Hospital, etc.
Dr. Mehmet is a member of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association, Turkish Cardiology Association, Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Association, National Vascular Surgery Association, European Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's as a guest lecturer to talk about Angioplasty.

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