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Welcome to the website of Dr. Alexandros Demis

This website aims to provide everyone with a general overview on various cardiac surgery topics.

The more informed people are, the easier it is to understand health problems.

This also contributes to working with the doctor, which is a prerequisite for better outcomes in the treatment of the disease.

This information cannot replace the scientific opinion of the specialized physician regarding the individual health problem of each patient.

Happy browsing!

Αλέξανδρος Ντέμης - Καρδιοχειρουργός

Specialization

Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac surgery, is the specialty which deals with the surgical diseases of the heart and the large vessels of the chest. These pathologies include coronary heart disease, valvular disease and thoracic aortic disease. The ongoing developments in this specialty and the accumulated experience offer the patient not only extension and improved quality of life but on the other hand, sometimes they are life-saving.

FAQs

What does heart failure

mean?

Heart failure, is also called as cardiac insufficiency, is the condition when the heart muscle's pump function is reduced.

What is extracorporeal

circulation?

Extracorporeal circulation is procedure where a device temporarily plays the role the function of the heart and lungs..

Doctor taking blood pressure of older pa

What if hypertension is

untreated?

Heart attack or stroke because of atherosclerosis which may block blood flow into the arteries...

When is medical prevention needed for coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease often has no symptoms, so prevention is very important.