Cardiothoracic
Cardiothoracic Surgery is a specialty that manages surgical heart and lung diseases.
The spectrum of diseases managed by this specialty is as follows:-
- Coronary artery disease
- Valvular heart disease covering stenosis and regurgitant lesions
- Coronary and valve heart disease
- Aortic diseases including dissection and aneurysm
- Adult grown up congenital disease like atrial septal defects
- Thoracic diseases covering the spectrum of lung , rib cage and mediastinum
At SMCV, the surgeries are carried out with a full team of Anaesthetist, Nurses, Perfusionists and Surgeons.
The centre is well-equipped with the latest technology.
The surgical techniques include minimally invasive surgery options where indicated, thoracoscopic procedures and other routine surgical procedures pertaining the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
The critical care unit is composed of a modern sophisticated integrated care and service provided by collaboration of the Anaesthetists, Surgeons and highly trained and skilled Critical Care Nurses.
