About Specialty
Common Conditions
Investigations
Procedures
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Cardiac Surgery or Cardio - Thoracic Surgery is the branch of Medicine dealing with Surgical treatment of diseases / disorders affecting organs inside the thorax (Chest) namely heart and lungs. |
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COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY A SPECIALIST IN CARDIAC SURGERY
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A Cardiac Surgeon commonly treats the following conditions: Ischemic Heart Disease; Congenital Heart Disease; Valvular Heart Disease; Aortic Diseases |
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN CARDIAC SURGERY
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Blood Tests; Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG); Echocardiogram; Cardiac Stress Test; Coronary Catheterization; Electrophysiology; Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance; Computed Tomography (CT) Scan |
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SURGERIES & PROCEDURES IN CARDIAC SURGERY
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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting(CABG); Beating Heart Surgery; Valve Replacement; Valve Repair; Open Heart Surgery; Repair and Replacement of Aorta; Heart Transplant |
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