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. Somchai Sriyoschati , Cardiac Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Somchai Sriyoschati

Dr. Somchai Sriyoschati is a leading Cardiac Surgeon in Thailand.
He has over 23 years of experience as a Cardiac surgeon.
The doctor offers several medical services include primary and revision coronary artery bypass procedures, Aneurysm Surgery, valve repair procedures, Cardiac catheterization and Angioplasty.
He has done Doctor of Medicine (MD.) at Chiengmai University, Thailand in 1972, Diplomate at Thai Board of Surgery, in 1976 and Diplomate at Thai Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery Mahidol University, Thailand in 1998
Dr. Somchai Sriyoschati holds a Certificate in Cardiothoracic Surgery Hospital for sick Children Hospital, Canada in 1982 and Applied Medical Sciences (Surgery) Mahidol University, Thailand in 1974
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