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. Sujay Shad

Currently associated as a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Sri Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi.
The only cardiac surgeon to successfully perform Heart Transplants in a private hospital in North India.
Specializes in comprehensive management of Heart Failure patients.
Special interests are Adult Cardiac Surgery like Bypass Surgery - Off pump CABG, Total Arterial CABG, Keyhole Cardiac Surgery, and Aortic Surgery like replacement of aortic aneurysm.
Patents in Valve Mechanics and has papers published in the 'Annals of Cardiac Surgery.
Bestowed with the E-Medinews Best Doctor Award.