Department of Cardiac Anesthesiology

Core Mission and Expertise

The Cardiac anesthesiology department started its work in conjunction with the surgery department. Cardiac anesthesiologists at Shaheed Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center are specialists in the care of the **adults and pediatric patients** undergoing cardiac surgery and other interventional procedures on the heart.

Cardiac anesthesiologists are experts in:

• Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (IO-TEE)
• Heart Transplant Anesthesia
• Extracorporeal Circulation Management
• Pediatric and Adult Intensive Care after Cardiac Surgery

Scope of Services

The anesthesiologists have experience in care of patients for all types of cardiac surgeries such as **CABG, valve repair or replacement**, and **palliative and total correction operations for congenital heart diseases**.

Moreover, **anesthesia/sedation care** for cardiovascular interventions, electrophysiology and echocardiography procedures for both adults and pediatric will be provided by this team. The anesthesiologists are responsible for **pre-operative workup**, **intraoperative anesthetic management** and **post-operative recovery**.

Support and Capacity

This department also provides coverage to 210 ICU and CCU beds and a respiratory unit with more than 150 ventilator sets.

Educational Programs

The department has educating program for both **anesthesia residents** and **cardiac anesthesia fellowships**. As well as, attending professors of the department contributing in educational programs for **Master of Science students** in ICU care and extracorporeal technology.