About Cardiac Anaesthesia
Cardiac anaesthesia is the specialised care of patients having heart and major vascular surgery. The anaesthetist monitors the heart closely, manages the heart-lung machine and uses echocardiography during surgery.
A thorough pre-operative assessment and clear instructions about medicines before surgery improve safety.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
Heart surgery
Valve surgery
Coronary bypass
Congenital heart surgery
Heart transplant
Related Diseases
Coronary artery disease
Valvular heart disease
Congenital heart defects
Heart failure
Symptoms to Watch For
Planned heart surgery
Severe heart disease
Pre-operative assessment
Breathlessness
Procedures & Treatments
General anaesthesia for cardiac surgery
Transoesophageal echo
Invasive monitoring
Cardiopulmonary bypass management