CARDIOLOGY CENTRE AT VENKATESHWAR HOSPITAL

Venkateshwar Hospital, is poised to be a centre of excellence set to global standards for the comprehensive management of all Cardiovascular problems. Close cooperation between Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Medicine department have led to the evolution of a unique concept of a ‘Heart Team’ where all Cardiovascular problems would be comprehensively evaluated, jointly discussed and individually planned for appropriate indicated therapies.

The centre been equipped with state-of-the-art equipment using cutting edge technology. From high end 3D Echocardiography to the latest Catheterisation Laboratory which has the most modern tools such as Fractional Flow Reserve, Rotational Atherectomy, Intravascular Ultrasound, Electrophysiology and Ablation supported by the latest Cardiac 256 Slice CT Scan, 3 Tesla MRI, SPECT and PET CT. With a focus on Hemodynamic support services, the department is equipped with the latest generation ECMO besides the routine IABP.

The Consultants, Technicians, Nurses and Paramedical staff of the department have special interest in treating ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Acute Heart Attack) by Primary Angioplasty, Complex Coronary Interventions including Chronic Total Occlusion Angioplasty , Peripheral Interventions, Carotid Angioplasty, Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy and have taught, proctored and demonstrated techniques all over the world.