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 Prof. Dr. Med. Gerhard Hindricks

Prof. Dr. Med. Gerhard Hindricks is a cardiologist with 29+ years of experience.
His areas of interest include ablation of AVNRT, WPW, atrial fibrillation, EAT, ablation of atrial fibrillation, Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), ablation of ventricular extrasystoles (VES) and ventricular tachycardia.
After graduation, he did post-graduation from the prestigious university of Germany.
Dr. Hindricks completed specialty training in cardiology under renowned doctors.
He is a member of many prestigious medical organizations.
He has penned many articles for national and international journals.

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Ablation of AVNRT, WPW, Atrial fibrillation, EAT, Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), Ablation of ventricular extrasystoles (VES), Ventricular tachycardia

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