Dr. Himanshu Pratap
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General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and conditions that require surgical intervention. It involves surgical procedures on the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin, soft tissues, and other areas of the body.
Dr. Himanshu Pratap holds an MBBS degree, which stands for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. He has also completed an MS in General Surgery and a MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. These are specialised postgraduate degrees in the field of surgery.
As a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Dr. Himanshu Pratap specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to the heart, lungs, chest, and blood vessels. This includes coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, congenital heart defects, lung cancer, thoracic trauma, and peripheral vascular diseases.
As a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Dr. Himanshu Pratap provides a range of services, including cardiac and thoracic surgeries, heart valve repairs or replacements, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), lung surgeries, vascular surgeries, endovascular procedures, and minimally invasive surgeries for cardiac and thoracic conditions.
You should consider consulting a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon if you have conditions such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart murmurs, heart valve problems, lung cancer, peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, or other disorders of the heart, lungs, or blood vessels.
To make an appointment with Dr. Himanshu Pratap, you can contact his clinic or hospital directly. They will provide you with the necessary information and guide you through the appointment booking process.
Common risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, family history of heart disease, and advanced age. These factors can increase the likelihood of developing heart-related conditions.
The recovery process after cardiothoracic surgery can vary depending on the specific procedure performed and individual patient factors. Generally, it involves a period of hospitalization, close monitoring, pain management, rehabilitation, and follow-up care to ensure proper healing and a smooth recovery.
Yes, in some cases, non-surgical treatment options may be available for certain heart conditions. These can include medication management, lifestyle modifications (such as diet and exercise), cardiac rehabilitation, and minimally invasive procedures that use catheter-based techniques for interventions.
Yes, as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Dr. Himanshu Pratap is trained in performing minimally invasive surgeries for certain cardiac and thoracic conditions. Minimally invasive procedures utilize small incisions and specialized instruments to reduce trauma, pain, and recovery time compared to traditional open surgeries.
