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. Milind Anand Umre

Dr. Milind Anand Umre is a renowned Cardio-Vascular Surgeon with experience of more than 26 years.
He has expertise in the treatment of Radial Approach Angiography, Patent Ductus Artriosus Device Closure, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Invasive Cardiac, and Cardiac Pacing.
Dr. Umre is an active member of IACTS and is associated with many prestigious organizations of the abroad.
Dr Milind Umre has also pioneered the use of LIMA-Y to achieve total arterial revascularization.
He haswritten a book titled "ICU care in Cardiac surgery patients".

Special Interest

Cardiac Catheterisation Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement Vascular Surgery Invasive Cardiac Cardiac Pacing Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty Radial Approach Angiography