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Dr Ranjit Jagtap - Cardiothoracic Specialist of India

Many people in India are still not aware of the fact that some diseases require special attention and need a specialist to handle the cases. They still go to the general physicians for the treatment and look for specialists after things get complicated. This blog will give you an idea about one such specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon, a surgeon who specialized in the heart, lungs, and other thoracic(chest) organs.

What is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon?

A Cardiothoracic Surgeon as the name suggests is a surgeon who is involved with the surgery and treatment of the cardiac organs which include the heart and the great vessels and the thoracic organs involving the lungs, esophagus, thymus, etc. He is a licensed medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent the diseases that occur in the organs inside the chest, in the bony structures and tissues that form the chest cavity, and is trained to perform surgeries on these organs.

These surgeons undergo a high level of training and had to qualify for the certifications to perform the surgeries. This training includes vascular surgery as well as thoracic surgery training which enables them to become more competent in the procedures of the heart and the chest. These surgeons are often confused with the names cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons, however, there is a slight difference between all of them. A cardiac surgeon concentrates on the operative treatment of structural abnormalities involving the heart only, Cardiovascular on the heart and blood vessels, a cardiothoracic on surgeries related to the heart as well as the organs in the thorax while a congenital heart surgeon cares for the babies having issues with the heart chambers or abnormalities like a hole, or wrong connection within the heart.


What does a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Treat?

The role of a cardiothoracic surgeon is a very subjective matter and depends upon the seriousness of the cases. It also highly depends upon their level of training and expertise. In the most typical cases, their main role is to perform the following functions:

·         Detecting the diseases of the thoracic organs

·         Operating the diseases of the lungs, chest, esophagus, and heart

·         Performing surgeries in collapsed or damaged thoracic organs

·         Repairing the chest wall deformities

·         Treating the leaked or blocked heart valves.

·         Operating the abnormal enlargement and aneurysms of the arteries.

·         Operating the atrial fibrillation.

·         Monitoring the patients in intensive care cases.

·         Prescribing the medication for post-operative care.

Best Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pune

The Ram Mangal Heart Foundation in Pune is one of the best hospitals for Cardiothoracic Surgeries. Dr. Ranjit Jagtap along with his excellent team of fellow doctors opened an Ultra Modern Cardiac Care Center in Pune, which provides world-class cardiac and critical care. It specializes in providing medical and surgical care to neonates,  babies, and children suffering from various heart conditions. Dr. Jagtap is also an active member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS), the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery(EACTS), and many other associations and regularly attends workshops, conferences, and seminars and is dedicated to his work.

Cardiothoracic Procedures available at Ram Mangal Heart Foundation

·         Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

·         Mammary Artery Bypass Grafting

·         Aortic Aneurysm Repair

·         Beating heart technique with Bilateral

·         Valvular Surgeries

·         Minimal Invasive

Conclusion

Cardiothoracic diseases are life-threatening ailments. and ignoring them can be dangerous and critical. However, the Ram Mangal Hospital Foundation and Dr. Ranjit Jagtap in Pune can be one of the best choices for all your heart and thorax-related problems. The doctors there are highly experienced and provide the best care to their patients. Even Dr. Jagtap has done exceptional charitable works by providing medical treatment and health care to the neediest section of a society free of cost. Even his OPD Consultation Clinic on Sasson Road run free for all since the beginning from 1995.

For more information and details drop a mail at drranjitjagtap@yahoo.co.in or info@rammangalhf.com.

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