Cardiothoracic speciality is a medical speciality that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the heart, lungs, and other organs and tissues located in the chest or thorax region of the body. Cardiothoracic surgeons are the medical professionals who specialize in this field. They are responsible for performing surgical procedures on the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs using various techniques and technologies.
Some of the common conditions that cardiothoracic surgeons treat include coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and congenital heart defects. They may also perform heart transplants, lung transplants, and coronary artery bypass surgery. Cardiothoracic surgeons work closely with other healthcare professionals, including cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists, to provide comprehensive care to patients with thoracic diseases and disorders. The cardiothoracic specialty is a vital and complex field of medicine that plays a crucial role in improving the health and well-being of patients with thoracic diseases and disorders.