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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Sunil Kumar Swain

Here are some of the many kinds of cardio thoracic vascular issues that children can be affected with treated by Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain.

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

The cardio thoracic vascular problems in children are usually ones they are born with and are commonly known as congenital defects. 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 Sunil Kumar Swain

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

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

If even less exertion wears out your child and they are getting fatigued quickly then they definitely have a CTV condition. CTV condition in your child can also be signalled via symptoms such as heart palpitation and chest pain. It is important for you to contact the doctor when you realise the linkages between the symptoms and a prevalent CTV condition.

Operating Hours of Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain

10 am to 4 pm are the operating hours of the doctor from Monday through Friday whereas on Saturday and Sunday, the operating hours are 10 am to 1 pm. 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 Sunil Kumar Swain

Please find here some of the various popular procedures that Pediatric CTVS entails:

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

Extremely critical and crucial, pediatric CTVS procedures should be done with a high degree of precision. The priority of any doctor when they are treating children for pediatric CTVS is a patient centric approach as per best practices. When your child is done with pediatric CTVS procedure, it is important for him/her to get the best multidisciplinary care.

Qualification

  • MS
  • MCh
  • MBBS

Past Experiences

  • Senior Consultant - Continental Hospital
  • Hyderabad
  • India
  • Senior Consultant - Lotus Children’s Hospital
  • Hyderabad
  • India
  • Consultant - Care Hospital
  • Hyderabad
  • India
  • Consultant - Innova Hospital
  • Hyderabad
  • India
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of India
  • Paediatric Cardiological Society of India
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • World Society of Congenital Heart Surgeons

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PROCEDURES

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain have?
Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain is a specialized Pediatric CTVS and is one of the most sought after doctors in Hyderabad, India.
Does Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain have?
Dr. Sunil Kumar Swain is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 17 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Pediatric CTVS

What does a Pediatric CTVS do?

The word pediatric refers to a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions in children and CTVS refers to Cardiothoracic Vascular conditions. Among the various healthcare specialties that we know of, pediatric CTVS has had more recent origins with more refined techniques being performed lately. The life and death scenarios that most of the pediatric CTVS procedures entail is also a factor in how the technologies and techniques have developed in this specialty. Doctors such as cardiologists, pediatricians, intensive care personnel and technicians etc. have a wonderful relationship with pediatric CTVS.

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

We bring to you the names of the tests to be done before and during consultation with pediatric CTVS:

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

The process related to pediatric CTVS can be better streamlined with lesser risk and higher success rates if tests are completed before and during the procedures. The medical treatment and the resultant outcomes are symbiotically linked to the recommended tests and it impacts the decisions taken by the doctor.e. The patients’ liaison with the pediatric CTVS has to involve the medical history, the physical exam and diagnostic tests.

When should you go to see a Pediatric CTVS?

When your child has conditions of heart, lungs, pleural or mediastinal structures i.e., the organs that are present within the thoracic cavity then you must visit a pediatric CTVS. It is best to seek medical treatment without wasting time if you realise that your child has a health situation which needs tending to. The treatment process for every patient will be different as even though these procedures are usually extremely crucial still every case is different. A lot of progress has been made in this specialty which is a result of the extensive research pushed by the life necessities that these conditions have.