Heart Care That Beats With Compassion And Precision
Cardiology
Cardiovascular diseases are a growing concern worldwide, with millions of people affected yearly. Cardiology is a field of medicine that focuses on identifying, managing, and preventing conditions affecting the heart and blood arteries. Cardiology encompasses various conditions, from coronary artery disease and heart failure to heart rhythm disorders and congenital heart defects. Cardiologists focus on treating people with heart disease and collaborate closely with other medical professionals to offer complete cardiac care. With advances in technology and research, cardiology continues evolving and improving outcomes for heart condition patients. At Chord Road Hospital, we understand cardiac issues' impact on your life, which is why our Department of Cardiology is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages.
Adult Cardiology
Our Adult Cardiology Department provides comprehensive care for patients with heart conditions. Our cardiologists use the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods to treat cardiac disorders, like arrhythmias, heart disease, heart failure, etc. We provide patient-centered care to help our patients improve their cardiovascular health. The following is a list of standard therapies and techniques in adult cardiology:
Treatments
- Medication: Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins can treat several cardiac diseases.
- Lifestyle modifications: Modifying lifestyle elements, including food, exercise, and smoking, can improve heart health.
- Cardiac rehabilitation: A program combining exercise, education, and counselling to help patients recover from heart disease and improve their cardiovascular health.
- Cardioversion: A procedure that uses electrical shocks or medication to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias.
- CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting): A surgical procedure that bypasses blocked or narrowed arteries to improve blood flow to the heart.
- Heart valve repair or replacement: Surgery to replace or repair damaged heart valves that may cause heart failure or other issues.
- Implantable devices: These can assist in controlling heart rhythm and preventing sudden cardiac death. ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators), Pacemakers, and CRT (cardiac resynchronization therapy) devices are a few examples.
Procedures
- Echocardiogram: It is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to obtain images of the heart's interior structures.
- Stress test: A test that measures the heart's response to exercise or medication to evaluate heart function and diagnose heart disease.
- Cardiac catheterization: A treatment to diagnose and treat heart issues entails inserting a small, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood artery in the arm, leg, or neck.
- Coronary angioplasty and stenting: A procedure that uses a small balloon to widen narrowed or blocked arteries and a stent (a small metal mesh tube) to keep the artery open.
- EPS (Electrophysiology study): Arrhythmias are detected and treated using electrophysiology studies (EPSs), which examine the heart's electrical activity.
- TEE (Transesophageal echocardiogram): A flexible tube with a small ultrasound probe is used in the TEE imaging method to produce detailed images of the heart and its interior structures from within the oesophagus.
- Cardiac MRI: A non-invasive procedure that produces precise pictures of the heart and its internal components using a strong magnetic field and radio waves.
- Computed tomography coronary angiography: A non-invasive imaging process that creates exact images of the heart and its blood vessels is computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
The heart's electrical activity is examined in cardiac electrophysiology, a subspecialty of cardiology. With few heart rhythm disorders, our heart Electrophysiology department uses cutting-edge technology and experience to diagnose and treat bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation. Our team includes skilled electrophysiologists who perform complex procedures, such as ablation and device implantation, to restore normal heart rhythm and prevent future complications.
Some common treatments and methods in cardiac electrophysiology include the following:
Treatments
- Antiarrhythmic medications: For irregular heartbeat management.
- Rate control medications: Medications help control the heart rate in patients with fast heart rhythms.
- Cardioversion: A procedure that uses electrical shocks to restore the heart's normal rhythm.
- Catheter ablation: A minimally invasive procedure that uses catheters to destroy small areas of heart tissue, causing abnormal heart rhythms.
- Device therapy: Pacemakers, implanted cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and other devices may be used as part of device treatment to assist in controlling the heart's rhythm.
- Lifestyle modifications: Such as avoiding triggers, adopting a healthy diet, and regular exercise.
Procedures
- Electrophysiology study: An electrophysiology investigation employs catheters to analyze the heart's electrical activity and pinpoint the cause of irregular cardiac rhythms.
- Radiofrequency ablation: A procedure that uses heat generated from radio waves to destroy the small areas of heart tissue, causing abnormal heart rhythms.
- Cryoablation: A procedure that uses freezing temperatures to destroy small areas of heart tissue, causing abnormal heart rhythms.
- Pacemaker implantation: A procedure that involves placing a small device under the skin of the chest or abdomen to help regulate the heart's rhythm.
- ICD implantation: A technique that includes inserting a device under the skin of the chest to identify and treat risky heart rhythms.
- Cardia therapy (CRT): A procedure involving placing a particular pacemaker that coordinates the heart's pumping action to improve efficiency.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Diagnosing and treating aberrant heart rhythms are the focus of clinical cardiac electrophysiology, a subfield of cardiac electrophysiology. Patients with complicated cardiac arrhythmias, including those with underlying structural heart disease, are given comprehensive treatment by our Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology department. Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge treatment strategies to provide patients with the finest care possible.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology includes the following treatments and Procedures
Treatments
- Medications: For example, Antiarrhythmic drugs can be used to prevent and treat arrhythmias.
- Lifestyle modifications: Adjusting lifestyle elements, including food, exercise, and smoking, can assist in strengthening the heart and lowering the chance of arrhythmias.
- Cardioversion: A procedure that uses electrical shocks or medication to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with arrhythmias.
- Catheter ablation: A minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter to deliver energy to the heart tissue to create scar tissue that disrupts the abnormal electrical signals causing an arrhythmia.
- Implantable devices: These can assist in controlling heart rhythm and preventing sudden cardiac death. Pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices are a few examples.
Procedures
- Study of electrophysiology (EPS): Arrhythmias are detected and managed using an electrophysiology study (EPS), a review of the heart's electrical activity.
- Catheter ablation: A minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter to deliver energy to the heart tissue to create scar tissue that disrupts the abnormal electrical signals causing an arrhythmia.
- Implantable device placement: Procedures to place pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices to help regulate heart rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac death.
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT): A pacemaker that coordinates the contractions of the heart's ventricles to improve heart function in patients with heart failure and electrical conduction problems.
- Loop recorder implantation: A small device that is implanted under the skin to monitor heart rhythm and detect arrhythmias over some time continuously.
- Transesophageal electrophysiology study (TEE EPS): An electrophysiology study is performed using a catheter inserted via the mouth and down the oesophagus to examine the heart's electrical activity more precisely.
Cardio Geriatrics
Cardio Geriatrics is a specialized field that focuses on the intersection of cardiovascular health and ageing. Our Cardio Geriatrics department provides comprehensive care for older adults with cardiovascular conditions like heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure. Our cardiologists collaborate closely with other medical professionals to create customized treatment programs considering each patient's requirements and objectives. We are dedicated to assisting our patients in preserving their quality of life and cardiovascular health as they age.
The following is a list of common medications and procedures in cardiac geriatrics:
Treatments
- Medication: Various cardiac diseases in older persons can be treated with medications such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins.
- Lifestyle modifications: Altering lifestyle elements, including nutrition, exercise, and smoking, can aid older persons' hearts.
- Cardiac rehabilitation: A program combining exercise, education, and counselling to help older adults recover from heart disease and improve their cardiovascular health.
- Advanced care planning: Discussions with healthcare providers and family members to decide on future care options based on the older adult's medical conditions and quality of life.
- Palliative care: Palliative care is a multidisciplinary strategy that targets symptom relief and life-quality enhancement for senior citizens with life-threatening diseases.
- Hospice care: Palliative care is given at the end of life to control symptoms and soothe older adults and their families.
Procedures
- Echocardiogram: A non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart and its structures in older adults.
- Stress test: A test that measures the heart's response to exercise or medication to evaluate heart function and diagnose heart disease in older adults.
- Cardiac catheterization: This treatment identifies and treats heart issues in older people. It entails inserting a small, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood artery in the arm, leg, or neck and directing it to the heart.
- Coronary angioplasty and stenting: A procedure that uses a small balloon to widen narrowed or blocked arteries and a stent (a small metal mesh tube) to keep the artery open in older adults.
- Implanted devices: Pacemakers, implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices are a few examples of implantable medical equipment that can assist older persons in maintaining a healthy heart rhythm and avoid sudden cardiac death.
FAQ
Our Cardiology department provides a range of diagnostic tests, including ECG, echocardiography, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
The duration of a cardiac procedure or surgery depends on the specific procedure and the patient's condition. Your cardiologist will provide you with an estimated duration during the consultation.
The recovery period for a cardiac procedure or surgery varies depending on the procedure performed. Your cardiologist will provide you with specific post-procedure instructions and guidance.