Cardiology
CARDIOLOGY/ CARDIO THORACIC SURGERY
WE ARE THERE TO IMPROVE YOUR HEART HEALTH!
The Cardiology department at Shekhar Hospital specializes in interventional cardiology,electrophysiology and non-invasive cardiology, as well as cardiac by-pass and minimally invasive surgery. The department boasts of non-invasive image processing,echocardiography, stress tests, cardiovascular CTs and thallium heart mappingcapabilities. Also, it maintains ambulatory systems for emergencies. Further, the cardiologists here diagnose and treat cardiac issues in fetuses, newborns and infants alike. Headed by cardiac surgeons (CTVS), the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team at Shekhar Hospital maintains modular operation theatres that are equipped with heart-lung units, intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) machines, and other life support systems. Also, two cardiologists are always available to serve the patients round the clock. Further, its team of proficient cardiologists has delivered good results with the Japan made pacemaker in emergency situations. Its state-of- the-art Cath Lab is well-equipped to carryoutangiography and angioplasty. Moreover, the Cardiology department maintains a facility for 2CD Echo Color Doppler studies.
CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY TEAM
at Shekhar Hospital specializes in the following:
CARDIAC REHABILITATION
Popularly known as cardiac rehab, Cardiac Rehabilitation is an outpatient program that is carefully designed to help Heart Attack survivors, patients suffering from heart diseases, or people who underwent any cardiac surgery. The rehabilitation programs offered by the department majorly involves exercising, nutritional counselling, and emotional support. Every cardiac rehabilitation plan offered at the hospital aims at helping cardiac/heart patients regain strength, preventing medical condition from worsening, reducing risk of future heart problems, and improve health along with the quality of life.
Known for boosting survival chances of heart patients, Cardiac Rehabilitation programs are recommended by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.