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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Vijay Agarwal

Children can have many kinds of cardio thoracic vascular conditions which are treated by Dr. Vijay Agarwal and we have outlined some of them here for your convenience.

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

Children are usually born with their cardio thoracic vascular issues and these conditions are known as congenital defects. The pediatric CTVS surgeon works as a team with the primary care pediatrician to treat children for their CTV conditions. 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 Vijay Agarwal

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

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

Your child can have a CTV condition if he/she has shortness of breath and fatigue quite often and even less exertion wears them out. Heart palpitations and chest pains are also common symptoms that a child may have in case they have a CTV condition. 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. Vijay Agarwal

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 surgeons who perform pediatric CTVS surgeries are adept and exceptionally skilled and ensure the best results.

Popular procedures which are performed by Dr Vijay Agarwal

Pediatric CTVS involves many kinds of popular procedures such as:

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

Extremely critical and crucial, pediatric CTVS procedures should be done with a high degree of precision. The best practices in pediatric CTVS should be applied with a focus on patient centric approach. A seamless rehabilitation process is required for a child who has had a pediatric CTVS procedure and this can be achieved through multidisciplinary care.

Qualification

  • MBBS from Medical College, Calcutta
  • MS (General Surgery) from Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College
  • MS (Paediatric Surgery) from SANJAY GANDHI POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, LUCKNOW
  • FRCS (General Surgery) from the Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh, UK

Past Experiences

  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Consultant at Fortis Hospital, Mulund- Present
  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Chief & Programmer Co-ordinate
  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery & Programmer Co-ordinate, Mumbai Present
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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  • Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh, UK

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PROCEDURES

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Vijay Agarwal have?
Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a specialized Pediatric CTVS and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.
Does Dr. Vijay Agarwal offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Vijay Agarwal have?
Dr. Vijay Agarwal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Pediatric CTVS

What does a Pediatric CTVS do?

A doctor who is responsible for diagnosing and treating Cardiothoracic Vascular conditions in children is a pediatric CTVS surgeon. The techniques being used by the doctors performing procedures in this specialty are now increasingly refined over the last few years despite its recent origins. 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?

There are many tests required before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS such as

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

The whole process of pediatric CTVS procedures is more streamlined with minimum risk and maximum success rate if tests are simultaneously done before and during the consultation. The decisions being taken by the doctor in relation to the procedure are also dependent on the tests and this links them intricately to the treatment and its outcomes.e. The physical exam, diagnostic tests and the medical history form the a foundation basis which the pediatric CTVS performs the medical treatment of the patient.

When should you go to see a Pediatric CTVS?

It is important for you to visit pediatric CTVS if your child has conditions related to organs of thoracic cavity or heart, lungs, pleural or mediastinal structures. When faced with a health situation, it is best to not wait for the situation to worsen and to seek medical treatment right away. The treatment plan designed by the pediatric CTVS for each child is customised owing to the differences in the health condition and other parameters for each patient. 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.