Cardiology

Are you suffering from ?

Pain or discomforts in the chest, shortness of breath, pain, numbness weakness or coldness in your legs or arms, pain in the neck, jaw, throat, abdomen or back or other conditions like a racing heartbeat or frequent feeling of dizziness? Cardiovascular disease symptoms may be different for men and women. For instance, men are more likely to have chest pain; women are more likely to have other symptoms along with chest discomforts, such as shortness of breath, nausea, and extreme fatigue relatively.

If you think you may have problem in your heart based on the symptoms mentioned above, it is advised to consult the cardiology department of Imperia Neurosciences & MultiSpeciality Hospitalas soon as possible because your health is our priority and the delay caused by you today may result in bigger and serious problems tomorrow. If you are not sure but still concerned about developing a heart disease, talk to your doctor to know the reason and take advised steps to reduce your heart disease risk. This is especially important if you have a family history of heart disease.

What treatments/surgeries/tests are available at Imperia Neurosciences & MultiSpeciality Hospital?

Angioplasty is a procedure used to restore the blood flow in the coronary artery. The doctor threads a thin tube through a blood vessel in the arm or groin up to the involved site in the artery. The tube has a tiny balloon on the end. When the tube is in place, the doctor inflates the balloon to push the fat deposits/atheroma outward against the wall of the artery. This widens the artery and restores blood flow.

Coronary Angiography is a procedure used by doctors by using contrast dye, containing iodine and x-ray pictures to detect blockages in the coronary artery which is caused due to plaque buildup so that corresponding essential treatment can be advised further to minimize the plaque formation and to widen the diameter of the artery.

TMT- A treadmill test (TMT) or cardiac stress test helps determine how far your heart can go before an abnormal rhythm or blood flow to the heart muscle drops. It helps your doctor know how your heart responds to being pushed. You will be asked to walk on a treadmill, and the difficulty level will be gradually increased. Throughout, your ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure are tracked to assess heart health.

12 channel ECG- 12 channeled ECG machine is used to recognize and record any electrical activity in the heart. It prints the recorded information on ECG paper made up of small squares 1mm squared and majorly helps in identifying unusually fast or unusually slow heart rate, which are hints of heart malfunctions.

Stenting- A stent is a tiny tube that the doctor inserts in the blocked passageway to restore the flow of the blood and other fluids. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is needed when plaque blocks a blood vessel (Plaque is made of cholesterol and other substances that sticks to the walls of the blood vessels).

2D Echocardiography- It is a non-invasive heart investigation that creates images of the sections of the heart using sound vibrations. It presents the various parts of the heart as in pictures so that it becomes easy to check if there is any damage or blockages, and blood flow rate.

Device closure of ASD- Transcatheter closure is a widespread technique used to treat Secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs). When compared to surgery, it provides a less invasive approach with quicker recovery and reduced physical and psychological impact.

Device Closure of VSD- The closure device is made of metal and mesh material Before it is put in, the discs are folded so the device will fit in the catheter. When it is in the right place, discs opens up as the device is moved out of the catheter.

Pacemaker implantation- A surgical procedure is required to place a pacemaker under the skin in the chest in order to control abnormal heartbeats, particularly slow ones. The device uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate.

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD)- It is a permanent device in which a lead (wire) inserts into the right ventricle and monitors the heart rhythm and is similar to a single chamber pacemaker