Cardiac Surgery in District of Columbia, Washington
Cardiac surgeon - a doctor who treats diseases of the heart only surgical by. Its task is to conduct preoperative examination of the patient to successfully execute a surgical intervention and to appoint postoperative rehabilitation. more
That treats cardiac surgeon
The doctor treats all diseases of the heart and major blood vessels only in cases where the conservative therapy does not help. This is a fairly extensive list of diseases:
Coronary artery disease and its complications;
Congenital heart disease;
Acquired heart defects;
Arrhythmias;
AV block of different degrees;
Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta;
Cardiomyopathy;
Heart failure;
Cardiosclerosis.
Doctor's appointments
When visiting the heart surgeon is necessary to have the results of analyzes, the data from previous studies and examinations.
At the reception, doctor familiarize with the complaints, will hold a physical examination, will decide the question of the need for surgery. If surgery is necessary, the doctor will also prescribe preoperative examination and treatment.