About Us
- The Super specialty department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery was initiated to provide comprehensive cardiac surgical care to patients in 2008.
- Highly qualified Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiac anesthetists, Perfusionists, and Staff nurses work dedicatedly in the department to provide continuous comprehensive cardiac surgical care.
- We have well-equipped OTs (2 theatres) and ICUs (Main ICU & Step Down ICU).
- Round-the-clock emergency care including chest traumas, with a dedicated ICU.
- Academic activities for B.Sc. Cardio Perfusion Technology (CPT) students, M.Sc. Cardio Perfusion Technology (CPT) students, M.Ch. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) students and Paramedical staff were actively underway in the department.
- PG Eligibility : MS/ DNB Surgery
Our Vision
- To be among the leading medical institutions, delivering quality cardiothoracic care, ensuring equity and compassion for persons of all social and economic strata on a sustainable model.
- To be a cradle for doctors and paramedics, imparting training and education at par with worlds’ standards.
Our Mission
- To provide world – class healthcare in our speciality, engaging state-of-the-art technology.
- To educate students to become excellent cardiothoracic surgeons, doctors and paramedics and leaders in their field of work.
- To stay abreast of current research in CardioThoracic Surgery , contribute to it and pioneer newer sustainable techniques.
Academics
- M.Ch. Cardiothoracic Vascular surgery
- One seat has been sanctioned by medical council of India for specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery, was recognized in 2014, currently vacant.
Infrastructure
- 24x 7 critical care Cardiothoracic ICU.
- Round the clock emergency services.
- Our ICU is equipped with 2 Mechanical Circulatory Support devices – Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
- Fibre Optic Bronchoscopy (FOB) to deal with Thoracic pathology.
- Regular OP & IP facilities, 24x7 emergency opinion to admitted patients.
- Teacher-Centered Approach to Learning
- Student-Centered Approach to Learning
- High Tech Approach to Learning
- Creating a medicinal prescription after studying the symptoms
- Administrating patients with medicines
- Understanding allergic reactions from mixing medicines
- Diagnosing health problems
- Staying updated with new medicinal technologies
- Handling medical equipment
- Analysing laboratory results
- Recommending other medical professionals based on the case
Central library
TEXT books - > 50
- Surgery of chest-Sabiston& spencer
- General Thoracic surgery –shields
- Atlas of cardiac surgical techniques
JOURNALS
- Annals of Thoracic surgery
- Journal of cardiothoracic & vascular surgery
- Net Access for Journals
- Audiovisual CDs
- Internet Facilities - e-Learning
Research
| S.No | Ongoing Projects |
| 1 | Smaller projects are planned to be given to the B.Sc. (CPT), once they start their internship by the month of September. |
| S.No | Faculty Name | Publications |
| 1 | Dr. A. S. Hariharan | The advent of ECMO and pumpless extracorporeal lung assist in ARDS—a review. Comparison of Levosimendan versus Dobutamine in Patients with Moderate to Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomized Prospective Study. Ultra fast-tracking versus a conventional strategy in valve replacement surgery. |
| 2 | Dr. Ashok Sampath | Efficacy of Topical vs. IV tranexamic acid in postop in patients undergoing Cardiac Valve Replacement |
Scope of Services
- Hand Surgery
- Micro Vascular Surgery
- Burns
- Oncoplastic Surgery [ Cancer Reconstruction ]
- 24x7 Trauma care
- Cleft lip, Cleft palate & craniofacial anomaly Surgery
- Lymphedema care
- Complex wound management
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Smile Train Project
- Facio Maxillary Trauma
Achievements and Awards
| S.No | Awards |
| 1 | Cardiothoracic Department has got certificate of Recognition by the Chief Minister’s Comprehension Health Insurance Scheme, Government of Tamil Nadu held at International Conference on Health Insurance – 2016 |
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