The person who has been advised to undergo cardiac surgery is likely to be faced with a multitude of questions, queries, and concerns. Patients often contact their doctors with concerns, facts, assumptions and figures in order to determine whether heart surgery is necessary or if it can be delayed or cancelled. Generally, people start to speculate about the operations and fall into the trap of making assumptions. In today's digital age, misinformation thrives on every platform in an effort to make people aware of harmful information that could potentially pose a threat to their health. Therefore, you should not rely on everything you read and hear unless your physician confirms them. Here are some common myths and facts about heart surgery. It is true that times are uncertain, but facts aren't. For boosting your heart health, it is imperative that we distinguish between facts and fiction. Here are some common myths and facts about cardiothoracic surgeons and surgeries. It is
Dr. Ranjit Jagtap is a functioning individual from the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).