Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery

Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgeons at EMC Hospital specialize in treating diseases and disorders requiring surgical intervention on the organs within the chest cavity (thorax), heart, and blood vessels. This specialty encompasses the management of various conditions affecting the lungs, mediastinum, heart, aorta, arteries, veins, and blood circulation throughout the body. In addition to performing surgical procedures, these surgeons also play a role in evaluating, planning therapy, and monitoring patients before and after surgery.

Before determining the necessary treatment, EMC Hospital's Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgeons will conduct a thorough evaluation through a medical interview, physical examination, and supporting examinations such as a chest CT scan, echocardiography, angiography, Doppler ultrasound, MRI, heart and lung function tests, and other diagnostic tests appropriate to the patient's condition. These examination results help determine the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment options.

At EMC Hospital, Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgeons treat a variety of conditions, including coronary artery disease requiring bypass surgery, heart valve abnormalities, aortic aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, arterial blockages, venous disease, lung and mediastinal tumors, chest wall abnormalities, pneumothorax, certain pleural effusions, and various other conditions of the chest cavity, heart, and blood vessels that require surgical treatment. They also treat elective cases and emergencies as medically indicated.

EMC Hospital's Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery Specialist Services are supported by modern diagnostic facilities and operating rooms, the latest surgical technology, and intensive monitoring systems to ensure patient safety. In handling specific cases, doctors collaborate with cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, internal medicine specialists, medical rehabilitation specialists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

In addition to surgical procedures, Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgeons at EMC Hospital also provide consultations regarding surgical preparation, risk factor control, post-operative care, cardiac rehabilitation, and long-term monitoring to help speed recovery and maintain optimal heart, lung, and blood vessel function.

Consult a Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgeon at EMC Hospital immediately if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, impaired circulation in the legs, pain when walking, swollen veins, irregular pulses, or have been diagnosed with a heart, lung, or blood vessel disease requiring surgical evaluation. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications, increase the success of therapy, and promote a better quality of life.