Overview
Aster Medcity is one of the best cardiology hospital in Kochi, Kerala & is known for providing superior quality services in diagnosis and treatment related to heart disorders. We provide services, such as heart transplant, advanced cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation services for both children and adults.
We have a team of heart specialists from India and abroad who provide excellent services in areas of interventional cardiology, paediatric cardiology, vascular interventions, valvular interventions, pacemaker implantations, and interventional radiology. We use advanced and high precision diagnostic tests such as cardiac ultrasound, diagnostic angiography, cardiac CT and MRI, stress echocardiography, electrophysiological study, cardiac biomarker testing to evaluate our patient’s condition and also to find out our treatment outcomes
Service Offered
Renal Denervation Therapy
Renal denervation therapy is a medical procedure used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) that does not respond well to medication. It involves the selective destruction or interruption of nerves in the renal arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the kidneys. These renal nerves are part of the sympathetic nervous system, which plays a major role in regulating blood pressure.
Renal denervation therapy is typically performed as a minimally invasive procedure and may be considered an outpatient or day-care procedure in some cases. However, the specific protocol can vary depending on the healthcare provider, the patient's condition, and any additional factors involved
Laser in Coronary Angioplasty –
LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Early forms of LASER were used in coronary angioplasty in the 1980s. These included Argon and Nd YAG LASER systems. These were costly and had disappointing results with lots of complications.
Re-emergence of LASER in coronary angioplasty came about with the development of “cold” LASER or Excimer LASER. Excimer is an acronym for the excited dimer that produces ultraviolet laser energy of pulsatile nature and short wavelength. The pulsatile nature ensured the precise ablation of plaque tissue with no significant thermal injury to the vessel. The short wavelength through less depth of penetration also limited collateral damage. Both of these properties of excimer lasers, in addition to improvement in catheter design, proper selection of patients, and development of safety protocols, played a crucial role in the reintroduction of laser technology in routine practice.
Heart Rhythm Clinic
Aster Heart Rhythm Centre is a specialized centre operating under Aster Cardiac Sciences and is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac arrhythmias or heart rhythm abnormalitie
Cardiac Electrophysiology Study – advanced electrical mapping of the heart to diagnose arrhythmias.
Radio Frequency Ablation – targeted ablation treatment for correcting abnormal heart rhythms.
Cardioversion Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation – procedure to restore normal heart rhythm.
Device Lead Extraction – removal of cardiac device leads when required.
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) – therapy to improve heart rhythm and pump function.
Pacemaker Implantation – surgical placement of a device to regulate heart rhythm.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Therapy – implantable device to prevent dangerous arrhythmias.
Cryoablation – procedure using cold energy to treat heart rhythm abnormalities.
Cardiac Rehabilitation –
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health after heart-related conditions or procedures. It includes exercise training, education on heart-healthy living, counseling, and stress management to help individuals recover and prevent future heart problems.
Why and when Cardiac rehabilitation treatment is recommended?
CR is recommended for individuals who have experienced:
Heart attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Heart surgery (e.g., bypass surgery, valve replacement)
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Angioplasty or stent placement
Heart failure
Heart transplant or LVAD implantation
It is typically advised after hospitalization or upon a cardiologist’s recommendation to improve recovery, boost heart function, and reduce the risk of future heart events.
Angiogram
Coronary Angiogram is a diagnostic procedure performed to identify any narrowing or block in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary Angiogram is done by injecting a specific kind of dye to the blood vessels, the dye is observable by taking a continuous X-ray video. The images from the X-ray are analyzed to identify blockage or narrowing present in blood vessels carrying blood to the heart.
Angioplasty –
Coronary angioplasty involves dilating a balloon at the site of the blockage to enlarge the passage for blood flow in the coronary arteries. Most of the time, a stent will need to be implanted as a scaffold to keep the artery open. A drug-eluting stent will deliver a drug locally to the vessel wall to prevent the blockage from coming back (restenosis). Primary angioplasty is done at the time of an acute heart attack as a life-saving procedure to open an artery blocked with blood clots.
Conditions treated in Complex Coronary Angioplasty
Significant Blockage or narrowing of the coronary artery due to fatty plaque deposition when medication and lifestyle changes do not improve angina.
Severe chest pain and acute heart attack
Extremely severe blockages
In tortuous vessels
Blockages are at the branching points or on the left main artery.
Chronic total occlusions
Reduced pumping of the heart
Other major co-existing diseases
Frail / elderly / malnourished patients
In conditions where coronary artery bypass surgery is not feasible due to major diseases of the lungs, liver, kidney, brain, etc, Or, if the patient is unwilling for a surgical procedure.
Precision Angioplasty –
Precision angioplasty is an advanced form of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) that uses state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools, such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or optical coherence tomography (OCT), to guide the procedure more accurately. The goal is to improve the outcomes by precisely identifying the location and nature of blockages in the coronary arteries and ensuring optimal placement of stents or other treatments.
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
Yes, it is generally considered safe, though all medical procedures carry some risk. Precision angioplasty often reduces risks by using more accurate imaging tools.
Laser angioplasty is commonly used to treat conditions such as coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and carotid artery disease. It is particularly useful for complex blockages or those with calcified plaque.
Expert cardiologists in Whitefield at Aster treat coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects, peripheral artery disease, heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and endocarditis. Consult with cardiologists and experts to know your treatment plan.
In most of the patients the stents will stay open forever, only 4-9% patients may have chance of narrowing occurring again.
It should be remembered that angioplasty/surgery, stents, etc tackle the existing blocks. Only some of the primary risk factors that caused the blockage can be treated/controlled. Hence, new blockages can occur again. A healthy diet and lifestyle with avoidance of smoking, good control of sugar/pressure/cholesterol are essential.
Renal denervation therapy is usually considered for individuals with resistant hypertension, meaning their blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite being on multiple antihypertensive medications. However, not everyone with hypertension is a candidate for this procedure, and individual assessment is necessary.
Patients are usually given local anesthesia at the catheter insertion site, so the procedure itself is generally not painful. However, some patients may experience discomfort or a sensation of pressure when the catheters are moved inside the heart. Sedation is often administered to help patients relax during the procedure.
An angiogram & angioplasty is suggested to a patient if you experience,
Radiating pain in your chest, jaw, neck or arms
Abnormal results of a of heart stress test, ECG
Problems related to blood vessel
Injury to your chest
Problems with valves of your heart which may require surgical intervention.
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
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