Dr. Sridhar L F is one of the best cardiac surgeons in India, he accomplished 27 years working as Cardiac Surgeon and Consultant. Dr. Sridhar completed MBBS followed by a specialization in CVTS (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery) from the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS). He is currently located at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai. Dr. Sridhar is a prominent member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences and Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
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Cardiac Surgeons deal with diseases related to thoracic cavities (organs inside the chest and the bony structures and tissues which form the chest cavity). Heart and lungs are the two important components of the thoracic cavity. A cardiothoracic surgeon is a medical specialist who specializes in surgical techniques of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. There are further divisions of surgeons as cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons.
Dr. Sridhar is specialized in Pacemaker Implantation, Coronary Angioplasty/Bypass Surgery, Mitral/ Heart Valve Replacement, Invasive Cardiac, Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis.
What are Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of casualties around the globe. Most people are susceptible to these diseases due to changing lifestyle and deteriorating individual health. As per an estimate 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2019, contributing to 32% of the global deaths. Out of these 85% death counts are due to heart attack and stroke.
CVDS arise due to disorders and disruption in heart and blood vessels. Coronary heart disease arises when the supply of blood to the heart muscle is disrupted due to blood vessels. Cerebrovascular disease appears when the supply of blood to the brain is disrupted. Rheumatic heart disease arises due to damage of the heart muscle and heart valves due to rheumatic fever caused by streptococcal bacteria. Congenital heart disease appears due to birth defects which affects the development and functioning of the heart.
Heart Attacks and Strokes are acute events consequential of the blockage in the blood vessels which disrupts the transport of the blood. Fatty-acid deposition in the inner walls of the blood vessels is one of the main factors for the blockage. Strokes can be caused by bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain or from blood clots.
What are the Risk Factors for CVDs
There are some major risk factors suggested by cardiologists, which must be checked timely to avoid extreme conditions. These “intermediate-risk factors” should be checked in primary care facilities which indicates an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other complications.
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Unhealthy diet: Cholesterol, fatty-acids, meat consumption, alcohol consumption leads to high glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure level and obesity. Consumption of vegan foods lowers the CVDs risk in an individual.
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Lifestyle: It plays an important role in our well-being. Starting with the physical exercise to the work culture, everything counts. Managing physical health as well as proper care of mental health is really crucial. It is really important to adopt and sustain healthy behaviour and reside in a positive environment.
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Ageing: With the increasing age an individual must pay attention to his/her health to avoid such instances.
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Hereditary Factors: Genes control our cardiovascular system in every aspect. Mutation or alteration during the birth or later may develop serious cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure, diabetes are some known examples. To prevent such scenarios regular checkup and consultation with cardiac surgeons is important.
Who Requires Cardiac Surgery
There are principal indications suggested by cardiologists for cardiac surgery are:
- heart failure,
- Thromboembolism, blockage in one of the arteries of the body
- severe vulvar and perivalvar lesions, and
- Extreme and persistent microbial infections
- Neurological Complications
Common Symptoms of Cardiovascular Diseases
A heart attack or stroke may indicate underlying disease in blood vessels. Symptoms of a heart attack include:
- discomfort or pain in the centre of the chest
- pain and discomfort in arms, shoulder and thoracic cavity
- shortness of breath with feeling of nausea or vomiting, cold sweat, turning pale.
- severe headache
- loss of balance or senses
Individuals experiencing these symptoms should seek a cardiac specialist immediately.
Dr. Sridhar L F is working tirelessly to improve the conditions of patients experiencing extreme conditions. He has performed more than 7 thousand cardiac surgeries, 5.5 thousand heart coronary artery bypass (beating heart) surgery and more than 100 redo cardiac surgeries. He is contributing to society with his noble service.
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