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Scope and Services of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) is a highly specialized branch of surgery focused on diagnosing and treating conditions of the heart, lungs, chest cavity, and vascular system. This field plays a pivotal role in managing some of the most critical and life-threatening medical conditions.

Our Doctors

Dr. Jaya krishnan S Paumala Hospital

Dr. Jayakrishnan S

Senior Consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon

Dr. Shanil Jose

Dr. Shanil Jose

Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist

Dr. Sujatha Madassery

Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist

Scope

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  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Surgical restoration of blood flow to the heart.
  • Valve Repair and Replacement: Procedures for malfunctioning or diseased heart valves.
  • Congenital Heart Disease Repairs: Correction of heart defects present from birth..
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries
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  • Lung Resections: Surgery for lung cancer, infections, or emphysema.
  • Esophageal Surgery: For cancer or severe motility disorders.
  • Pleural Disease Management: Treating pleural effusion, pneumothorax, or empyema.
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Surgical decompression for nerve or vascular compression in the thoracic outlet.
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  • Aneurysm Repair: Surgical or endovascular treatment of aneurysms.
  • Carotid Endarterectomy: Removal of plaque from carotid arteries to prevent stroke.
  • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment: Revascularization for blocked arteries in limbs.
  • Venous Procedures: Including varicose vein surgery and venous thromboembolism management.
  • Dialysis Access Surgery: Creation of arteriovenous fistulas or grafts for patients undergoing dialysis.
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  • Traumatic Aortic Injury Repair.
  • Penetrating or Blunt Chest Trauma Management.

Facilities & Services

  1. Comprehensive Diagnostics:
    • Advanced imaging such as echocardiography, CT, and MRI for cardiovascular and thoracic diseases.
    • Cardiac catheterization for detailed heart assessment.
  2. Inpatient and Outpatient Care:
    • Preoperative and postoperative management of cardiac and thoracic conditions.
    • Long-term follow-up and rehabilitation programs.
  3. Minimally Invasive Surgery:
    • State-of-the-art techniques for reduced recovery times and improved outcomes.
  1. 24/7 Emergency Services:
    • Immediate surgical interventions for critical conditions like aortic dissection or ruptured aneurysms.
  2. Multidisciplinary Care:
    • Collaboration with cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthetists, and intensivists for holistic patient management.