2006-09-14 09:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Silvster 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
A cardiologist does not perform surgery. They strictly handle heart problems medically or minimally invasive procedures. A cardiothorasic surgeon, however, would handle any surgery that require a sternotomy (open heart surgery). A cardiothorasic surgeon would be the person performing sugery on the left vertical (such as an aortic valve replacement)
2006-09-14 10:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully it would be a Board-Certified CardioThoracic surgeon with sufficient experience in the planned procedure. About the only other legitimate option would be an Emergency Room Physician performing a last ditch thoracotomy with direct cardiac massage and/or repair.
2006-09-14 09:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Cardiologist is who I would prefer to do surgery on a persons heart.
2006-09-14 09:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by marblehound2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An open heart surgeon...Cardiologist (heart doctor?
2006-09-14 09:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a heart doctor would.
2006-09-14 09:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by sandyjean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cardiac or thoracic surgeon
2006-09-14 09:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋