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Dr. Sumit Narang

Cardiac enterologist

, Faridabad, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Sumit Narang is one of the most sought-after Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Faridabad, India. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre.

Certifications :

  • Heart failure surgeries in CAD settings like
  • CAD with ventricular aneurysms
  • CAD with post-MI VSD
  • CAD with severe MR

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • UCMS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, Haryana, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Sumit Narang?

  • Dr. Sumit Narang is a renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with expertise in open heart surgery, vascular surgery, valve replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr. Sumit Narang has performed more than 600 vascular and thoracic surgeries and over 1200 open heart surgeries.
  • Dr. Sumit Narang is also responsible for starting the CTVS department in Sarvodaya Hospital(Faridabad) and the Cardiac surgery programme at Shubham Hospital( Varanasi ).
  • Dr. Narang is also associated with prestigious professional associations such as the All India Society of Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon(AICTS).
Dr. Rajpal Singh

Cardiologist

, Bangalore, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Rajpal Singh is one of the foremost Interventional Cardiologist in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 27 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajpal Singh is part of:

  • British Cardiovascular Interventional Society (BCIS)
  • European Association of Cardiovascular Percutaenous Interventions( EAPCI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship In Interventional Cardiology - European Society of Cardiology, 2006
  • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training - Post-Graduate Medical Education and Training Board, UK, 2006

Qualifications :

  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Dr. Shashidhar Pal

Cardiologist

, Bangalore, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada, English

 


Dr Shashidhar Pal is one of the most skillful Interventional Cardiologist in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shashidhar Pal is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Cardiological Society of India

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology (FCE)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Shashidhar Pal

  • Dr. Shashidhar is an interventioanl cardiologist working from several years in the stream
  • His special interest lies in balloon angioplasty, angiogram, blocked arteries, cardiac MRI, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablation, device closure etc.
  • Dr. Shashidhar is a renowned cardiologist and electrophysiologist with vast experience using 3D mapping tools to ablate complicated arrhythmias.
  • He also earned Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology after successfully completing his prerequisites.
  • He managed to install the first home monitoring device, the CRDT, in South India.
  • Dr. Shashidhar belongs to the Indian Medical Association and the Indian Cardiological Society.
  • Since 1990, he has been a member of the Karnataka Medical Council.

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Dr. Joseph Xavier

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangalore, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Joseph Xavier is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bengaluru, India. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal.

Association and Memberships Dr. Joseph Xavier is part of:

  • Founding Trustee and Vice President of Needy Heart Foundation.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - St John's Medical College Bangalore - 1987
  • MS - General Surgery - Kottayam Medical College - 1992
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences & Technology Trivandrum - 1998
  • MBA in Health Care Management- Sikkim Manipal University, 2009-2011

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Adil Sadiq

Cardiac enterologist

Bangalore, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Adil Sadiq is one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Adil Sadiq is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons
  • Pulmonary Vascular Research Institue
  • American Medical Association (AMA)

Certifications :

  • F.A.C.S - Emory University, Atlanta, USA, 2011
  • FMICS - Emory University, Atlanta, USA, 2012

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Maruti Y Haranal

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Bangalore, India

9 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Maruti Y Haranal is one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 9 years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Maruti Y Haranal is part of:

  • Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgeons of Asia
  • Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • Pediatric cardiac society of India

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Maruti Y Haranal

  • Dr. Bhaskar specialises in beating heart CABG, difficult congenital cardiac surgery, mitral and aortic valve repairs, aortic root replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs.
  • He also holds an expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and hybrid techniques.
  • He worked as an associate consultant at KIMS in Trivandrum and Fortis Hospital in Bangalore before joining BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Bangalore.
  • Decortications, lobectomies, pneumonectomies, and other thoracic surgeries are among the procedures he has undertaken.
  • Dr. Maruti Y Haranal has over 5000 heart operations under his belt.
  • Member, The Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgeons of Asia, Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and Pediatric cardiac society of India.
  • He is recognised for the publication of various articles in important journals.
Dr. Prashanth Y M

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangalore, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada

 


Dr Prashanth Y M is one of the most skillful Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prashanth Y M is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Prashanth Y M

  • Adult and paediatric cardiac procedures like CABGs, valve surgeries, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic root surgeries and corrective surgeries for CHDs.
  • He specialises in not just adult and paediatric cardiac but thoracic surgical cases as well.
  • Dr. Prashanth Y M has worked with Wockhardt Hospital, Bangalore, and Vikram Hospital in the department of CVTS and CTICU.
  • He is associated with a number of substantive publications and presentations .
  • A Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon,Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon with an experience of well over two decades in these fields.
  • He is a respected member of Karnataka Medical Council.
Dr. Bhaskar B V

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangalore, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Bhaskar B V is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bhaskar B V is part of:

  • IACTS
  • STS

Certifications :

  • Junior Consultant and Assistant Professor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belgaum, and J. N. Medical College, Belgaum Karnataka, India
  • Assistant Professor and Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(General Surgery)
  • M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Anvay Mulay

Cardiac enterologist

, Mumbai, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Anvay Mulay is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mulund, India. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anvay Mulay is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Maharashtra Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Council
  • General Medical Council, UK

Certifications :

  • Cardiac Surgery, St. Vincents Hospital, Portland Oregon, USA
  • Cardiac Surgery, Rambam Medical Centre, Haifa, Israel
  • Cardiac Surgery, from Professional doctors in UK under Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • M.Ch

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

44 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu & English

 


Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 38 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is part of:

  • American College of Cardiology
  • European College of Cardiology
  • Indian College of Cardiology
  • Hon. Director, Research & Development, Catheter & Cardiovascular division 'MEDICORP' International, France & Citadel Healthcare Informatics, India
  • Founding Trustee, Indo French Foundation on Interventional Cardiology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Rouen, France, 1990
  • Senior Fellowship for training on coronary artery stenting, University of Roune, France & Red Cross Heart Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, 1994

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM (Cardiology)
  • FICC
  • FACC

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran

Cardiac enterologist

, Chennai, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Malar, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Travancore Cochin Medical Council
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS( General Surgery)
  • DNB(Cardio Thoracic)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Akhil Govil

Cardiac enterologist

, Gurgaon, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Akhil Govil is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Akhil Govil is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology - Mayo Clinic Rochester, USA, 2004

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - SNMC Jodhpur, 1995
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - AIIMS Delhi, 2003
  • MS - SMS Hospital, Jaipur, 1999

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Satish Javali

Cardiac enterologist

, Mumbai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Satish Javali is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satish Javali is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Cardiac Surgery Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand.
  • Fellowship Cardiac Surgery Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Mumbai University, 1998
  • MS - General Surgery - Mumbai University, 2002
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Mumbai University, 2006

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Vijay Mohan Kohli

Cardiac enterologist

, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vijay Mohan Kohli is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 36 Years of experience and is associated with Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vijay Mohan Kohli is part of:

  • Indian Association Of Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
  • Asian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • India Habitat Centre
  • Society of thoracic Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - King George Dental College, Lucknow, 1974
  • MS - General Surgery - King George Dental College, Lucknow, 1978
  • MCh - Thoracic Surgery - King George Dental College, Lucknow, 1982

Hospital Address :

Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, Phase II, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. T Periyasamy

Cardiac enterologist

, Chennai, India

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr T Periyasamy is one of the foremost Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 17 years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. T Periyasamy is part of:

  • Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (India)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (Paediatric Cardiac Surgery) FPCS

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. T Periyasamy

  • Dr. Periyasamy is a Cardiac thoracic and vascular surgeon, specialized in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardio thoracic surgery, and Cardiac surgery
  • He is specialized in all spectrum of Congenital Heart Surgery, Valve Repair, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (cabg, valve, congenital), & Heart Failure Management (Heart & Lung Transplant)

b. 3 Key Points/Facts of Dr. T Periyasamy

  • Dr. Periyasamy is a well-renowned cardiac surgeon in Chennai
  • In his service of 22+ years, Dr. Periyasamy gained proficiency skills and knowledge in the segments.
  • He has worked with quite prestigious hospitals of Chennai, including Sooriya Hospital & Sri Ramachandra Medical Institute
  • Works with a well-trained team providing the best care to the patients

Online Cardiac Surgeon Consultations in the India

About Cardiac Surgeon in India

A cardiovascular surgeon is specialized in the diseases, conditions, and disorders of the heart using medical and surgical treatment procedures. Cardiac Surgeons works in conjunction with a multidisciplinary healthcare team while working on any case. This team comprises the care physician on the care, cardiologist, nurses among other healthcare professionals.

When should you visit a Cardiac Surgeon in India?

Your physician might recommend you to visit a cardiac surgeon if you experience any of the below symptoms on a frequent or regular basis:

  • Heart Pain
  • High Total Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure

What are the conditions/ diseases/ disorders a Heart Surgeon in India treats?

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Lung Canceresophageal
  • Canceratrial Septal Defects
  • Ventricular Septal Defects
  • Tetralogy of Fallot

A cardiac or cardiovascular surgeon could treat:

  • Heart failure
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blockages in the heart valve(s)
  • Leaking heart valve(s)
  • Coronary artery disease or blockages of the arteries in the heart
  • Abnormal enlargement or aneurysms of the large arteries in the chest

Procedures Performed by Heart Surgeons in India

  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Aortic surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Septal defects (a hole between two of the heart’s chambers)
  • Aortic and pulmonary valve stenosis (where the valve is narrower than normal)
  • Transposition of the arteries
  • Surgery to repair or replace aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections
  • Arrhythmia surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • Left ventricular remodeling/surgical ventricular restoration
  • Myectomy/myotomy
  • Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
  • Valvular surgery

Top Cardiac Surgeons in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Yugal Kishore MishraManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Tushar GoyalPrimus Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Bhaskar B VBGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Bengaluru
Dr. Shashidhar PalFortis Hospital, Bengaluru
Dr. Devi Prasad ShettyNarayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru
Dr. Ganesh Kumar ManiMax Smart Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Murtaza Ahmed ChistiArtemis Health Institute , Gurugram
Dr. J Ram KumarSri Ramachandra Medical Centre , Chennai

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Cardiac Surgeon in India

Cardiac surgeons do it all whether it be the medical management of various heart conditions and conducting procedures to correct various heart disorders. Online consultation is a seamless yet effective way to ensure connectivity between Cardiac surgeons and the patients. It enables you to find guidance for your condition from the comfort of your home or place of work. It gives a direction to the way your treatment process should unfold, to confirm or reconfirm your diagnoses or even for better post operative care.

  • Cardiac care is a fast growing field in India owing no less to a pool of experienced and well networked Cardiac specialists.
  • India is home to some of the most well equipped healthcare facilities in the world with seamless healthcare delivery which can be accessed at affordable prices.
  • The Cardiac surgeons in India are members of the most recognised organizations such as IACTS, IMA, ASI, ACSI, CSI, APVS, ECMO Society of India etc.
  • A number of them are credited with the publication of substantive research in reputed scientific journals and have a keen eye on clinical and research developments.
  • They excel in varied procedures like minimally invasive valve and CABG, Beating heart CABG, Pacemaker implantation, Complex Valve Repair, Redo surgery, Aortic aneurysm procedure as well as Complex aortic root surgery etc.
  • Cardiac surgeons in India are adept at surgical management of not just adults but pediatric heart conditions as well.
  • There has been an increased uptake and application of digital technologies in India to connect with the patients irrespective of their geographic presence.
  • They are not just efficiently trained in all complex cardiac surgeries and hybrid procedures but can communicate via technology in many languages and a majority of them speak english.
  • Be it routine or emergency cardiac situations, Cardiac surgeons in India are known to maneuver the patients to recovery and rehabilitation with skill and finesse.

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Which are the countries where we can find Heart Specialist?

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Type of Heart Specialist available in India?

Top Speciality Doctors in India:

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Heart Specialist in India?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Heart Specialist in India are as followed:

Can we get the list of Heart Specialist in India in any other language?

Yes, we provide the list of Heart Specialist in India in the following languages:

Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Cardiac Surgeons in India offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after cardiac surgeons available for online consultation in India:

Which are some of the best hospitals in India, Cardiac Surgeon are associated with?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Cardiac Surgeon in India?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by cardiac surgeons in India are:

  • Valve Damage
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Ventricular Septal Defect
  • Cardiac Failure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End Stage Heart Failure
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Atrial Septal Defect
Who is a Heart Surgeon?

A cardiac surgeon is a doctor who has education and training in performing surgery on the heart and the blood vessels. They may belong to different specialty areas or might prefer having specialization in certain types of heart procedures like procedures done on children. A heart or cardiac surgeon is a medical doctor who performs surgery on the heart as well as the blood vessels. There are different medical specialties that a heart surgeon might fall under.

Cardiac surgery is any type of surgical procedure performed on the heart or any blood vessels that are connected to the heart. In certain cases, these surgeries might involve structures or tissues immediately next to the heart. A cardiac surgeon generally fheart specialist into two professional specialties. Although there are many similarities in their practice, there are a few major differences to group them differently. A cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in surgeries on most tissues and organs found in the chest. A congenital heart surgeon focuses on repairing structural conditions or anomalies that a person is born with. This might include problems with the heart valves, holes in the wheart specialist between the chambers of the heart, and more.

What are the qualifications of a Heart Surgeon?

A person interested in becoming a heart surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiac surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

What conditions do Heart Surgeons treat?

A heart surgeon can treat the below-listed conditions:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Septal Defects
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Ventricular Septal
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blockages in the heart valve(s)
  • Heart failure
  • Leaking heart valves
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End-Stage Heart Failure
  • Atrial Septal Defect
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are given below.

  • Echocardiogram: It uses sound waves to create images of the heart.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography: This uses high-frequency sound waves to make detailed pictures of the heart as well as the arteries.
  • Electrocardiogram: This measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging: Uses magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to get detailed pictures of organs.
  • CT scan: It is an X-ray imaging technique, which uses a computer to get cross-sectional images of the heart.
  • Exercise cardiac stress test or exercise tolerance test (ETT): This test shows if the heart's blood supply is sufficient and if the heart rhythm is normal during exercise.
When should you visit a Heart Surgeon?

Your doctor might refer you to a cardiac surgeon for a consultation if you have a condition of the heart or blood vessels requiring surgery. Below are some symptoms that need to be discussed with a heart surgeon:

  • Family history with heart disease
  • Palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Chest discomfort
  • High blood Pressure
  • High blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Slow or fast heart rate
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon can help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for cardiac conditions. During a physical exam, various instruments might be used to evaluate the cardiac system. A heart surgeon will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Surgeon?
  • Transposition of the arteries
  • Surgery to repair aortic aneurysms & aortic dissections
  • Arrhythmia surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Aortic surgery
  • Aortic and pulmonary valve stenosis
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Left ventricular assist device
  • Left ventricular remodeling
  • Myectomy/myotomy
  • Surgical ventricular restoration
  • Transmyocardial revascularization
  • Valvular surgery

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