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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Aseem R Srivastava

There are different kinds of cardio thoracic vascular conditions in children that Dr. Aseem R Srivastava treats and we have listed some of them here for your perusal.

  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Pediatric cardio thoracic vascular issues are mostly congenital in nature, in majority of the cases children are born with these issues. It is the pediatrician who is usually your first point of contact who works in tandem with the pediatric CTVS surgeon to ensure that your child get the best treatment available. Ailments related to CTV in children may be because of many reasons but the most common ones are:

  1. Genetics
  2. Unhealthy lifestyle
  3. Smoking and alcohol consumption by mother during pregnancy
  4. Viral infection during the first trimester of pregnancy

Signs and Symptoms to check before visiting Dr Aseem R Srivastava

There are many signs and symptoms of congenital CTV disease in children such as:

  • Pale skin
  • Poor growth
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis)
  • Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)

Shortness of breath and fatigue are quite common symptoms of a CTV condition in children. Some other symptoms of a CTV condition in your child are chest pain and heart palpitations. It is in the interest of the patient's health that you act quickly when you see the symptoms of any kind of CTV defect or condition in your child.

Operating Hours of Dr. Aseem R Srivastava

The doctor operates from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Best results are ensured owing to the skill and efficiency with which the pediatric CTVS surgeries are performed.

Popular procedures which are performed by Dr Aseem R Srivastava

There are many popular procedures performed by doctor Aseem R Srivastava some of whom are mentioned here:

  • Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (DSE)
  • Heart Catheterization (Heart Cath)
  • Holter Monitor
  • Echocardiogram (ECHO)
  • Blood Count
  • Physical Exam
  • Chest X-Ray
  • Fetal Echocardiogram
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
  • Exercise (Stress) Test

A high degree of precision is needed for pediatric CTVS procedures as they are extremely critical and crucial. A patient centric approach should be the focus when pediatric CTVS is performed in line with the best practices. It is essential for your child to go through a complete rehabilitation process post their pediatric CTVS procedure.

Qualification

  • Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS), C.S.J.M University, Kanpur, India
  • M.Ch- Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, G B Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • M.S- General Surgery, King George Medical University, Lucknow, India

Past Experiences

  • Clinical Instructor- Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, East Carolina Heart Institute, Greenville, NC
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Clinical Fellow- Congenital Cardiac Surgery, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
  • Clinical Fellow- Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA 15242

MEMBERSHIPS (6)

  • World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons
  • World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

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PROCEDURES

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Aseem R Srivastava have?
Dr. Aseem R Srivastava is a specialized Pediatric CTVS and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gurugram, India.
Does Dr. Aseem R Srivastava offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Aseem R Srivastava have?
Dr. Aseem R Srivastava is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Pediatric CTVS

What does a Pediatric CTVS do?

Cardiothoracic vascular conditions in children are diagnosed and treated by a pediatric CTVS surgeon. Among the various healthcare specialties that we know of, pediatric CTVS has had more recent origins with more refined techniques being performed lately. It is the critical nature of the operations that are done as pediatric CTVS which have are a major reason for the fast paced developments in this field. The pediatric CTVS have an excellent working relationship with different healthcare personnel and doctors from various other specialties such as pediatricians, cardiologists, oncologists and anaesthesiologists.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS?

The many tests that are important before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS are as follows:

  1. Echocardiography
  2. Electrocardiogram
  3. Chest X-ray
  4. Stress test
  5. Holter monitor

It is essential to complete the tests for pediatric CTVS related conditions prior to and during the procedures as they make the process more efficient and ensure better success rates. The doctor takes treatment related decisions while referring to the tests which therefore greatly impact the outcome of the procedure. The diagnostic tests, physical exam and the medical history are a constituent of the treatment process defined by the pediatric CTVS.

When should you go to see a Pediatric CTVS?

When the health condition in the child is related to heart, lungs, pleural or mediastinal structures then it entails a visit to the pediatric CTVS. Please do not let the health condition linger in your child and seek treatment immediately or the situation could worsen. The treatment process for every patient will be different as even though these procedures are usually extremely crucial still every case is different. These are life enabling procedures which have gained a lot with extensive research based upgradations happening regularly.