Chennai's prominent cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan proficiency lies in treatment towards Coronary artery diseases, Congestive heart failure, Valvular insufficiency, Myocardial infarction, and Valvular stenosis.
He is presently associated with MGM Healthcare, Chennai, India, as a Senior Consultant. He is a qualified cardiac surgeon with DNB, MS, MBBS, to his accolades.
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan has over two decades of experience in treating many cardiac problems. This include left ventricular aneurysm, and ventricular septal rupture or the higher risk caused by pre-operative low LVEF, atrial fibrillation, mediastinal tumors, tracheobronchial cancer, thoracic aortic aneurysm, Unstable Angina with Hemodynamic instability and Ischemic MR, Aortic dissection, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, and benign conditions of the esophagus, Aorta transaction, and Lung cancer.
There are several services that Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is known to deliver with utmost precision that comprise of Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Invasive Cardiac, TOF corrections, Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis, and Cardiac Pacing. For any adult cardiothoracic surgery & transplants, ECMO initiation, and removal or VAD implementation, Dr. Vijayasekharan is the name. He is an esteemed member of the IMA (Indian Medical Association).
Cardiac Surgeon
A cardiac surgeon shows expertise in operating the heart, its structure, valves, veins, and arteries. Cardiac surgeon and a cardiologist are different doctors. A cardiac surgeon appears when a cardiologist refers patients to undergo surgery. A cardiac surgeon is also known as a cardiovascular surgeon. A cardiac surgeon specializes in congenital heart defects.
A cardiac surgeon masters the skills in surgery related to cardiac well-being. It includes the heart, the aorta, the pulmonary vein, and the structures of the heart.
When to Seek Help from a Cardiac Surgeon
When a person finds cardiac related problem or is in the condition that is extremely difficult to sustain, it is best to visit a cardiologist. It is the cardiologist who then refers you to the cardiac surgeon under the following conditions.
- Coronary Artery Blockage- A condition when fatty deposits built up in the arteries. When the blockage is too high, it results in a heart attack. A cardiac surgeon repairs the damage done to the artery.
- Heart Failure-The congestive heart failure is called heart failure occurs due to high blood pressure and arteries being severely blocked. On a cardiologist's reference, the patient will have to go further for surgery. Depending upon the degree of heart failure, treatment is referred with medicines or with surgery. On cardiologists reference, the patient will have to go further for surgery as may be best for the treatment as coronary bypass surgery, heart valve repair or replacement, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)., Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), Ventricular assist devices (VADs), and Heart transplant.
- Heart Valve Disease- A cardiac surgeon can correct the defects of heart valves such as Stenosis, Prolapse, and Atresia. It is necessary to do so as the four valves of the heart aid in keeping the heart work regularly.
- Aortic Aneurysm- It is a condition where the aorta is weak. It disrupts the blood flow that goes from the heart to the other parts of the body. The weak aorta bulges the artery resulting in rupture or dissection. In such a case, a cardiac surgeon fixes the aortic aneurysms. Emergency surgeries are the ones that incorporate repair for dissection or rupture.
- Irregular Heartbeat (Heart Arrhythmia) - A heartbeat that is either too fast or slow is Heart Arrhythmia. It happens when there is an irregularity in the electric currents in the body to give a normal heartbeat. A cardiac surgeon aids in surgical implantation like an implantable defibrillator or a pacemaker.
List of Treatment
There is a list of treatments that a cardiac surgeon does. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is known to deliver treatments with utmost sincerity and clarity.
- Single Ventricle Defects Surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve replacement - Mechanical Valve/ Tissue Valve
- Mitral Valve replacement - Mechanical Valve/ Tissue Valve
- - Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair Arterial Switch, also known as TAPVC
- Neonatal and Infant cardiac surgeries
- ECMO Support
- Complex congenital heart surgery
- Device Closure- ASD VSD
- PDA Device Closure
- PDA Ligation
- Balloon Valvuloplasty - Aortic
- Truncus Arterious Repair
Take Away
A visit to a cardiac surgeon happens on the recommendation of a cardiologist. When there is a question about cardiac surgery, an experienced and efficient cardiac surgeon is searched for. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is a best Cardiac Surgeon in Chennai, and you can reach him at MGM Healthcare, Chennai, India. Do contact the support team for any cardiac related queries.
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