Cardiology

1. Cardiology Overview

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Chellaram hospital Cardiac Department provides end-to end cardiac care, comprising Interventional Cardiology, Non Interventional Cardiology and Intensive Cardiac Care Unit.

What is Cardiology?

Cardiology is a branch of surgery that deals with diagnosing and treating ailments related to the heart. Cardiology also covers the treatment of disorders in the cardiovascular system, including coronary circulation, which refers to processing oxygen and nutrients in the...

1. Cardiology Overview

Chellaram Hospital Diabetes Care and Multispeciality is known to provide comprehensive diabetes care to patients. It is a well-known fact that over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart and blood vessels. The longer you have diabetes, the higher the chances that you will develop heart disease. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease at a younger age than people without diabetes.

Chellaram hospital Cardiac Department provides end-to end cardiac care, comprising Interventional Cardiology, Non Interventional Cardiology and Intensive Cardiac Care Unit.

What is Cardiology?

Cardiology is a branch of surgery that deals with diagnosing and treating ailments related to the heart. Cardiology also covers the treatment of disorders in the cardiovascular system, including coronary circulation, which refers to processing oxygen and nutrients in the body. An ailment of the heart is a highly sensitive issue that needs to be handled consciously and meticulously.

Chellaram Hospital Cardiac Department provides end-to-end cardiac care, comprising Interventional Cardiology, Non-Interventional Cardiology and Intensive Cardiac Care Unit.

What is involved in Cardiology Treatment?

Cardiac treatment is dependent on the type and intensity of heart disease the patient is suffering from. But the broad areas of cardiac care involve:

• Surgeries and medical procedures
• Medications
• Lifestyle changes: in low-risk cases, the cardiologist might recommend constant monitoring of the heart disease and suggesting various lifestyle changes such as:
• eating a low-fat and low-sodium diet
• Limiting alcohol intake
• Quitting smoking
• Moderate exercising

2. Causes of Cardiac Diseases

Heart diseases are either congenital(by birth) or are attributed to a build-up of fatty deposits inside arteries, increasing the risk of blood clots in the heart. Certain coronary diseases are also related to various organ diseases such as the brain, kidneys or ears that cause damage to the arteries. The risk of cardiovascular diseases is also related to ethnic background, family history and comorbid conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol. Lately, the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, especially in younger age groups, is due to various lifestyle changes such as lack of activity, smoking, unhealthy diet and sedentary behaviour.

3.Symptoms

You are more likely to suffer from coronary ailments if you have diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It is best to be aware and take appropriate preventive measures if you witness any of the symptoms such as:

• Chest pain or pressure (especially during activity)
• Shortness of breath
• Feeling faint
• Feeling dizzy
• Excessive and unexplained sweating
• Pain in the shoulders, jaw, and left arm
• Nausea

Ensure that you consult the best cardiologists in Pune if you have any of the above symptoms.

4. Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases

Diagnosis of cardiac diseases involves Cardiologists examining the patient and taking family and medical history. Based on the doctor’s prescribed course of action, some of the tests to diagnose heart diseases include:

• Blood test
• Chest X-ray
• Electrocardiogram
• Echocardiogram
• CT scan (cardiac computerized tomography scan)
• Stress test
• Holter monitoring
• Cardiac catheterization
• Cardiac MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)

Chellaram Hospital has advanced state of the art facilities to support effective monitoring and diagnosis of coronary diseases.

5. Prevention of Cardiac Diseases

Heart disease is preventable, and one can improve their heart health by making the following lifestyle changes:

• Quit smoking
• Keep your blood sugar level under control
• Check your cholesterol
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Reduce stress levels
• Improve your diet
• Limit your alcohol intake
• Control your blood pressure
• Exercise regularly

6. Cardiology/Cardiac/Heart Treatments Includes

Specialized Cardiology Unit

The outpatient cardiology department provides an all-inclusive programme for the management of heart disease including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. The coronary-risk health packages enable individuals to detect their cardiac ailment at an early stage and thus save themselves from a major cardiac trauma. The department comprises the state- of-the-art equipment for conducting investigations like ECG, 2-dimensional echocardiography, stress test and holter monitoring.

Our cardiology team comprises highly qualified cardiologists who perform all cardiac interventions as per international standards and protocols.

We focus on a holistic approach towards managing the patient’s cardiac illness with the expertise of a team composed of the cardiologists, technicians, physiotherapists, nutritionists and a counsellor. The treatment involves innovativeness as well as traditional cardiology procedures to ensure better recovery.

The hospital has a highly equipped cardiac ambulance managed by trained doctors for the transportation of the patients during emergencies.

7. Why Chellaram Hospital is Best for Cardiology Treatment

The department of cardiology is well equipped with the ultra-modern Siemens Artis Zee Floor cardiac cath lab. The department offers most specialized and modern cardiac care treatments. Our team of eminent cardiologists along with the intensive care specialists and highly trained nursing team offer a patient centric and comprehensive approach towards the patient care.

The round the clock availability of skilled cardiac and intensive care specialists have helped us in saving lives of patients within the golden hour.

The centre provides an all-inclusive programme for the management of heart diseases, be it Angiography, Angioplasty, Peripheral Angiography and embolization treatments for vascular disease. Our experts have performed more than 500 angioplasties.

The centre is supported by

• The State of Art advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
• Intra-aortic balloon pump device
• Stress Test, 2 D Echo,
• 24 hr. Holter monitoring