Can heart valve problems be treated through surgery?
Yes. Open-heart valve repair is one of the procedures offered by the cardiac surgery team.
When might cardiac surgery be recommended?
Surgery may be recommended when a heart condition requires surgical treatment.
How can cardiac rehabilitation help me?
It can help you regain strength and confidence, improve your fitness, manage heart-health risk factors, and get back to everyday life with greater confidence.
What happens during cardiac rehabilitation?
You’ll receive personalised guidance through supervised exercise, heart-healthy lifestyle advice, nutrition, and stress management.
Who can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation?
It may help people recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, heart failure, or other heart conditions, based on their doctor’s advice.
What is a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care?
A multidisciplinary approach brings together cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, imaging specialists, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals to develop an appropriate treatment plan for each patient.
Does the institute treat complex and high-risk cardiac cases?
Yes. The multidisciplinary cardiac team manages complex and high-risk cases by combining advanced technology, specialised expertise, and coordinated care.
When should I consult a cardiologist?
You should consider consulting a cardiologist if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, unusual fatigue, or swelling of the legs, or if you have risk factors for heart disease.
What cardiac conditions are treated at the Aster Institute of Cardiac Sciences?
The institute provides care for conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve disorders, arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, structural heart conditions, and other complex cardiovascular disorders.
When should I see a specialist?
If you notice a persistent mouth ulcer, neck lump, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or any unexplained symptoms lasting more than two to three weeks, seek medical evaluation promptly.
