A few years ago, heart-related problems or ailments were the worry of the elderly, or of the people in the 50+ age group. However, this trend has changed, the major reason of the change, are the choices we make with respect to our day-to-day lifestyles. Heart care has now become the talk of the town. People at a very young age are now being diagnosed with heart disease, and as a matter of fact with the very serious ones. Be it heart attack, heart blockages, blood pressure, diabetes or any other kind, dysfunction in the organ, has become very common.
Owing to this problem and to ease your search for good and efficient treatment facilities and medical centers, through our issue of Insights Care Magazine we bring you “Heart Care Special Edition.” This magazine contains a listing of some of the most prominent and advanced heart care centers, hospitals, diagnostic centers with specialization in heart care and technology companies working on specialized medical devices to assist in monitoring heart health.
Pediatric heart surgery is performed to correct heart defects that are present at birth (congenital heart defects) as well as heart conditions that develop after birth and need surgery.
The operation is essential for the child’s health.What is a Pediatric Heart Surgeon?A pediatric heart (cardiac) surgeon has the understanding and experience to treat your child if your child needs surgery to repair a heart defect.
The special treatment required to repair both congenital (existing at birth) and acquired heart defects in children is provided by pediatric heart surgeons.Also see: Minimally Invasive Heart surgeryDo they need any special training?Pediatric heart surgeons like Dr. Ashwani Bansal are physicians who have performed surgical procedures.5 and ½ years of medical school at leastA general surgical residency program for 3 yearsA 3-year program of cardiothoracic (heart/chest) residency that includes a variety of pediatric surgery cases exposure and hands on experience.ICU management of over 12000 cardiac surgery patients including small kids.
