Cardiac enterologist ·
The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology , Chennai, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
A well respected figure and one of the most well respected Cardiac Surgeon in Chennai, India, Dr. Vijit K Cherian has had several decades of domain specific experience under his belt. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the medical specialist is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 20 years of experience. Some of the most common conditions the doctor deals with are End Stage Heart Failure, Ventricular Septal Defect, Cardiac Ischaemia, Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Failurewide range of conditions such as Valve Regurgitation, End Stage Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Ventricular Septal Defect
We have outlined for you the conditions treated by Dr. Vijit K Cherian:
Arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, Congenital heart defects, such as atrial septal defect (hole in the heart) or hypoplastic left heart syndrome (underdeveloped heart structures), Coronary artery disease, and Heart failure are some of the conditions that require heart surgery in patients. It's critical to discuss the tests that will be required with your Cardiac Surgeon so that you can make an informed decision about your treatment. The decision for the essential procedure is also made based on the results of the tests and the patients' specific factors.
The signs and symptoms that merit a check up as they can be an indication of a Cardiac condition are :
Chest pain or discomfort, heart palpitations, rapid or irregular heartbeats are all indicators of a cardiac emergency. Wheezing that isn't explained, shortness of breath, fainting or near-fainting, lightheadedness, or dizziness Chronic cardiovascular disorders, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease, are frequently accompanied by chronic comorbid conditions, such as depression or diabetes, which limit their ability to work.
The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday and 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The minimal complications and high success rates of the procedures that are performed are good endorsement for the skill of the surgeon.
The popular procedures being regularly performed by Dr. Vijit K Cherian are listed here.:
Coronary angioplasty, Stent implantation, Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), Artificial pacemaker surgery, Heart valve surgery are among the most commonly done Cardiac surgeries in patients. Coronary artery bypass grafting is the most common type of heart surgery for improving blood flow to the heart (CABG). CABG is a surgical treatment that surgeons utilise to treat patients with severe coronary artery disease (CHD).
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Dr Vijit K Cherian is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.
When your primary care physician recognises that minor or significant cardiac surgery is necessary due to acute or chronic heart issues, they will refer you to a cardiac care surgeon. A cardiac care specialist's angioplasty, atherectomy, bypass surgery, cardiomyoplasty, heart transplantation, and other procedures have a high success rate. Interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons have an excellent working partnership. Many Cardiac surgeons continue to contribute to the development of endovascular therapies, while also maintaining the option of treating heart disease with far more intrusive means when necessary. Cardiac surgeons are also responsible for examining patients with heart abnormalities, determining diagnoses, deciding on treatments and surgical procedures, executing surgical procedures to correct, improve, and remove heart problems, and counselling patients on post-surgery lifestyle changes.
For your convenience, we've included a list of some of the tests that must be undertaken before heart surgery:
These tests are becoming increasingly significant because they provide a precise picture of a patient's health status, which considerably assists treatment. Please attempt to obey your doctor's instructions and get the tests you need to get a clear picture of your heart's strength and physical condition. Lab testing is used to examine kidney function, liver function, blood count, urine, thyroid function, and blood type.
Many people seek the counsel of a cardiac surgeon when a primary care physician or another clinician detects or diagnoses a heart or blood vessel illness that necessitates surgery, such as an aortic aneurysm, heart valve disease, or significant coronary artery disease.Some of the signs that you should be looking out for in order to ascertain when to go to a Urosurgeon are listed below :
A cardiac surgeon is a surgeon who focuses on the heart and its major blood vessels. They may specialise in specific types of heart procedures, such as those performed on children, or they may practise in a variety of fields.
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