Heart disease cases are on the rise in Malaysia due to sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits, heavy smoking as well as pre-existing medical condition especially diabetes. Most patients develop coronary artery issues in their mid-forties.
Cardiothoracic surgery combines the diligence and meticulous approach to both diagnosis and treatment. This procedure involves the surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs within the thorax (chest) where surgeons generally treat diseases and other conditions related to the heart and lungs. Cardiothoracic surgery also includes but not limited to operations such as heart by-pass and open-heart surgeries.
Pantai Hospitals in Malaysia are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment combined with a multidisciplinary team of cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, and aftercare specialists to deliver quality medical care to patients.
Cardiothoracic surgeons treat the following conditions:
Cardiothoracic conditions are related to the heart and lungs. Hence, various tests are used to screen for the heart and lungs of the patient. These include:
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Cardiothoracic surgeries and procedures include:
All surgeries come with risks. Here are a few that you should be aware of:
Although there are risks being taken into consideration, the benefits usually outweigh the risks. Cardiothoracic surgery can save individuals from life-threatening situations as it helps open up arteries that are blocked, repair weak heart muscles, and correct heart rhythm issues.
In fact, cardiothoracic surgery is the one of the most common surgeries being done all over the world. In Malaysia, more than 7000 cardiac surgeries are performed every year.
Pantai Hospitals in Malaysia are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater to the need of heart surgeries. A multidisciplinary team of well-trained surgeons and related medical professionals aim to provide quality pre- and post-surgery care for patients.