Cardiology is generally defined as the medical study of the structure, function, and/or disorders of the heart. A cardiologist at International Doctor is a physician with medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. A cardiologist may also be known as a heart specialist.
Heart surgery, also known as cardiac surgery, is frequently performed by our cardiac surgeons on the heart and/or great vessels. Common cardiac surgeries are coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement surgery, aneurysm repair and ventricular assist devices (VAD’s).
Our cardiologists and cardiac surgeons provide persistent care of heart patients working closely with other specialists and surgeons. A part of the care provided by our physicians includes basic heart-function studies and supervising therapy that includes drug therapy, etc.
A major concern with cardiac surgery today is the occurrence of potential neurological damage. In fact, in 2-3% of all people undergoing cardiac surgery a stroke my take place; the risk is higher in patients already at risk of stroke. However, the mortality rate is considerably low with our cardiac surgeons thanks to the latest developments of cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass techniques as well as the comprehensive training that our surgical team undergoes.
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