Last Updated on 6 years by INDIAN AWAAZ
HEALTH DESK
Cardiothoracic means “pertaining to the heart and chest”, although, it generally refers to the chest. On the other hand, vascular system or the circulatory system, refers to the veins and arteries that transport the blood around the body.
Both the terms are connected to each other, but are two different fields of treatment. Cardiothoracic surgery involves surgical treatment of organs inside the chest, generally heart and lungs. On the other hand, vascular surgery is carried out on the veins and arteries.
A cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in surgical treatment of organs inside the thoracic cavity. He/she may also treat cancer, injuries, diseases, and perform open heart surgeries, depending on his/her experience and specialization. On the other hand, a vascular surgeon treats the circulatory system, which may be experiencing a blockage due to the hardening of blood vessels or arteries.
Problems related to cardiothoracic are common in India, according to a senior cardiothoracic surgeon at AMRI Hospitals, one of the Best heart hospital in Kolkata. These problems pose a major threat, especially to patients from under privileged sections of the society, as they are not able to afford the treatment procedures of the disease.
On the other hand, vascular diseases, including atherosclerotic peripheral vascular diseases, cause leg attacks, aortic aneurysms, venous thromboembolism and carotid diseases, which are also prevalent in India.
Both cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries are generally carried out separately at different healthcare units. At AMRI Hospital Kolkata, however, offer these facilities under one roof with advanced ITU and Cardiac OTTs.
Backed by latest technologies, experienced and highly skillful cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons at AMRI treat various complicated problems with ease, providing the best cardiac care in Kolkata. The advantages of having both these facilities at one place have produced good results. The medical staff at AMRI aim at minimizing complications, to offer better care and save numerous lives through these treatment procedures.
In India, people are well aware about various critical diseases, and there are a number of campaigns launched by healthcare service providers to create awareness around such diseases. However, when it comes to cardiothoracic and vascular diseases, people are unaware about their criticalities. It is important for the general public to stay updated and know about the new techniques and possibilities in the medical science. Also, it is high time for the government and private healthcare institutions to educate people about cardiothoracic and vascular diseases to save more lives.