Department of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

All About Cardiology

The heart is a vital organ whose proper function is important for our overall health. The heart performs a lot of functions in our body and it keeps us alive by continuously beating and performing various important functions. But, in the last 20 years, the prevalence of heart disease has increased by over 50% in India, making it the leading cause of disease.

Cardiology is the branch of medical science that deals with the diagnosis and treatments of disorders and diseases related to the heart, and some parts of the circulatory system. It is a department in every hospital that focuses on the health of the heart, diagnosis of heart diseases on time, and treating those diseases with the best treatments possible.

Heart experts or cardiologists are physicians that diagnose and treat various heart problems like coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and electrophysiology, etc. For a serious heart patient, every second is important and thus we believe that the cardiology department should be equipped with an expert team of doctors and state-of-the-heart technologies to save a life.

Heart Diseases

With the changing lifestyle, heart disease has become a leading cause of deaths in the world. Some of the heart diseases are:

1. Atherosclerosis - It is a buildup of cholesterol and fats in and on the artery walls resulting in the blockage of the blood flow. It is mostly considered as a heart problem but this buildup and blockage can affect any artery in the body.
2. Coronary Artery Disease - It is a common type of heart disease in which plaque gets buildup in the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. The arteries get blocked, hard and become narrow in a CAD. Eventually, the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients decreases resulting in a heart failure.
3. Congenital Heart Defects - It is kind of a heart problem a person takes birth with. These defects include the: Septal defects in which there is a hole in the heart, Abnormal heart valves in which the valves are not opened or there is leakage of blood, and Atresia in which one of the valves in the heart is missing.
4. Arrhythmia - It refers to a heart condition with the abnormal rhythm of the heart. This results with the dysfunction of the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats. In this heart condition, the heart beats too fast or too slow. There are different types of Arrhythmia like Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Premature contractions, and Atrial fibrillation.
5. Heart failure - It is a serious heart disease in which a heart does not work the way it should. In this case, the heart doesn’t stop working but it actually works in an abnormal way. This happens due to coronary high blood pressure, artery disease, arrhythmias, etc.
6. Dilated cardiomyopathy - It is a heart condition in which the heart chambers become dilate or the heart muscles get stretched and become thin. This happens because of the previous heart attacks, toxins, and arrhythmias. This doesn’t allow the blood to pump flow properly and can also result in heart failure and blood clots.

Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Services At VishwaRaj Hospital

Treatments & Cure

1. Angiography
2. Angioplasty (Heart Stenting)
3. Device closure
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
4. Balloon valvotomy
- Mitral valve
- Aortic valve
- Pulmonary valve
- Tricuspid valve
5. Electrophysiology study (EP study)
6.Cardiac Catheterization
7. Pacemaker (permanent/temporary)
8.CABG (Cardiac bypass surgery)
9. Valve replacement
10. Congenital Heart disease – surgeries
11. Pediatric & Neonatology Cardiac services
12. Pediatric & Neonatology Cardio thoracic services
13. Pediatric ASD, PDA, And VSD device closure (Nonsurgical way)

Services

1. OPD
- Cardiology OPD
- CVTS OPD
- Pediatrics Cardiology OPD
- Pediatric CVTS OPD
2. OT
- Well equipped Cardiology & CVTS OT
- Well equipped Cardiac Recovery rooms
3. Cardiac Care Unit
- Well equipped cardiac care unit
- 24*7 Cardiologist coverage
- Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit
- Cardiac rehabilitation (heart physiotherapy)
4. Diagnostics for Cardiology & CVTS
- Philips FD 10 machine – (most advanced cath lab machine)
- Intra aortic balloon pump
- 2D echo
- Tread mill test (TMT)
- Holter monitoring

Infrastructure at Cardiology Department

At VishwaRaj Hospital, the infrastructure of the Cardiology Department is made with just one aim: providing urgent heart care in the best time possible. Our cardiology department is well equipped with Cardiac OPDs along with expert cardiologists. We also have non-invasive labs, 2 D /3D Echo, HUTT, TMT, Holter monitoring, Cardiac Pre-cath and post-cath, Flat panel digital cathlabs. We understand the value of each second and which is why our expert cardiologists and staff member are actively present 24X7 to provide the urgent heart care on right time.

Hence, we measure our success by the number of people who leave us with restored hope of a healthy tomorrow. Our team of renowned cardiologists, state-of-the-art technology, and excellent support staff work together with a “patient-centric” philosophy, ensuring you always receive the best treatment.

Our Expert Doctors- Cardiology Department

8 Years of Working Experience

Dr Abhay Somani

Cardiology

MBBS, MD(Med), DNB(Cardio)
Sr. Consultant – Cardiology Dept.

Mon, Wed and Sat- 1pm to 3pm

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8 Years of Working Experience

Dr Suraj Chavan

Cardiology

MBBS MS(Gen Sur) MCH(Cardio)
Consultant – Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Dept.

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20 Years of Working Experience

Dr Prasad Shah

Cardiology

MBBS, MD, DNB(Med), DM(Cardio), DNB(Cardio)
HOD – Cardiology Department

Tue, Thu and Fri- 10am to 1pm

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