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. Rahul R Gupta

Dr. Rahul R Gupta is a Cardiac Surgeon with over 18 years of experience in performing cardiac surgeries for implants of devices.
Dr. Gupta holds professional memberships as the Associate fellow European Society of Cardiology, as International associate of American College of Cardiology, the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation and the Heart Failure Association of the ESC among other affiliations.
He is a graduate of Nagpur University (2001) and an MD degree holder from University of Mumbai (2006) and also holds a DM degree from the Maharashtra Universtity of Health Sciences, Nashik.
Dr. Gupta is a specialised cardiac surgeon who performs surgeries to implant permanent pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillator. He also offers other treatments and surgeries for other cardiac conditions too.
He is a recipient of various awards.
He has co-authored research papers for reputed journals.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Rahul R Gupta can be consulted

Congenital Heart Defects
Hypertension
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Heart Failure
Heart Rhythm Disorders

Location

Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai Mumbai, India

DM, 2009, Maharashtra Universtity of Health Sciences, Nashik.

MD, 2006, University of Mumbai

MBBS, 2001, Nagpur University.

Health care excellence award for the best cardiologist. “Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal”-I represented KEM hospital for this coveted award. First in DM Cardiology.