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. Supak Kanchanaporn, Cardiac Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Supak Kanchanaporn

Dr. Supak Kanchanaporn is a skilled Cardiac Surgeon with a Rehabilitation Medicine specialisation.
She has been a medical doctor for almost 24 years.
Dr. Supak Kanchanaporn is a member of the Thai Medical Council and the Thai Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
She has studied MD (1997) and Rehabilitation Medicine (2003) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Dr. Supak Kanchanaporn is well-versed in Thai and English.

Other Top Cardiac Surgeon In Bangkok

FAQs About Dr. Supak Kanchanaporn