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When heart and chest conditions require surgical care

Cardiothoracic surgery addresses conditions involving the heart, lungs, or chest—including coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, arrhythmias, lung nodules, and other complex problems. If you are experiencing symptoms or have been recommended for further evaluation, your care team will provide information about your condition and available management options.

Symptoms such as chest discomfort, breathlessness, palpitations, fatigue, or persistent cough can affect your daily activities and wellbeing. At Thomson Medical, patients are offered consultations and diagnostic assessments designed to help identify the cause of symptoms and plan appropriate next steps.

Depending on your health needs, recommended investigations may include imaging scans, heart function tests, or other assessments. Treatment plans, if needed, are tailored individually and explained before proceeding, supporting patients throughout diagnosis and care.

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What conditions may require cardiothoracic surgery?

During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your specific condition, review your medical history and test results, and explain whether surgery is recommended. The decision for surgery is made based on your symptoms, overall health, and how well other treatments have worked.

Common conditions that may require surgical treatment:

Condition	What It Affects	Key Symptoms to Watch For	Who May Need Surgery
Coronary artery disease	Blood flow to the heart muscle	Severe chest pain, shortness of breath during activity, angina not controlled by medication	Those with blocked coronary arteries when medication and lifestyle changes aren't enough
Heart valve disease	Heart valve function	Shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, swelling	Patients with severely damaged or leaking heart valves affecting daily life
Aortic conditions	Main artery from the heart	Chest or back pain, difficulty breathing, depends on location and severity	Those with aortic aneurysms or dissections requiring repair
Atrial fibrillation	Heart rhythm	Irregular heartbeat, palpitations, fatigue, dizziness	Patients with irregular heart rhythm not controlled by medication or other procedures
Heart failure	Heart's pumping ability	Severe shortness of breath, fluid retention, extreme fatigue	Advanced cases requiring device implantation or other surgical interventions
Lung cancer	Lung tissue	Persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing blood	Patients with lung cancer suitable for surgical removal
Lung disease	Lung function	Severe breathing difficulties, chronic infections, collapsed lung	Those with conditions like emphysema, recurrent pneumothorax, or lung masses
Esophageal conditions	Swallowing and digestion	Difficulty swallowing, severe heartburn, chest pain when eating	Patients with esophageal cancer, severe GERD, or hiatal hernias affecting quality of life

Your surgeon will evaluate your individual case to determine if surgery is appropriate and discuss the potential risks and benefits with you.

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