One of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the region, the Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences at Aster Medcity offers advanced cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, heart transplant and cardiac rehabilitation services for both adults and children.
Designed to function like an independent heart hospital in Kochi, the centre has an outpatient division, an inpatient division, a day care section, a state-of-the-art cardiovascular imaging section including nuclear medicine, a dedicated electrophysiology lab, an interventional cardiology wing, dedicated adult and paediatric cardiac surgical suites, dedicated cardiac ICUs and a 24-hour Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic to handle all emergencies.
The exceptional team of doctors comprising Adult Cardiologists/Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiac Electrophysiologists, Adult Cardiac Vascular Thoracic Surgeons, Paediatric Cardiologists, Paediatric Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiac Anaesthesiologists and Interventional Radiologists offers optimal, evidence-based treatment to patients, with the help of trained nurses, technicians, dieticians and rehabilitation experts. They follow a unique heart team approach to ensure personalised treatment to patients by discussing each and every case in detail as a team and deciding the best way forward.
Aster Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technology to ensure high-precision diagnosis, accurate treatment and best possible medical outcomes.
Facilities
Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
Aster Medcity offers world-class inpatient care to its patients, with the support of an award-winning team of Nurses, Therapists and Technicians. Wards, double rooms, standard rooms, executive rooms, deluxe rooms presidential suites Dedicated Cardiac ICU Independent ICUs with a view that minimise chances of infection and ICU psychosis Dedicated cardiac surgery suites Advanced infection control facilities State-of-the-art cardiac imaging
Aster Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences is first facility in Kerala to offer three cathlabs with a state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab / intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve estimate and rotablation. The comprehensive range of medical technology here includes: Flat panel hybrid vascular biplane cathlab Low radiation CLARITY cathlab OR1 Karl Storz Fusion Integrated C Green OT certified surgical suites with autopilot anaesthesia and live sharing facility Philips IntelliSpace Critical Care & Anaesthesia digital ICU ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Philips EPIQ Echocardiography machines for 2D and live 3D imaging Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiography with Doppler, Colour Doppler modalities Dobutamine stress test for physically disabled patients Intra-operative trans-oesophageal ECHO / Doppler / Colour-flow Doppler Philips 256 Slice iCT scan Wide Bore 3.0 Tesla MRI cardiac studies Philips Astonish True Flight Select PET-CT with Time Of Flight technology GE SPECT-CT Optima NM 640 Gamma Camera
The Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences at Aster Medcity offers a wide range of outpatient services for detection and treatment of complex heart diseases and disorders. This includes: Cardiac structural/functional evaluation including advanced imaging Heart Failure Clinic Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinic 2D / Live 3D Echocardiography Colour Doppler imaging Tissue Doppler imaging Strain Quantification Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography including live 3D TEE 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring 24-hour ECG monitoring (Holter monitoring) Cardiac stress tests including Tread Mill Test, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, Head Up Tilt Test (HUTT)
- Dedicated modern operating theatres.
- Dedicated digital catheterization lab with ECHO Navigation
- Electrophysiology lab-3D mapping, RF ablation.
- Echocardiography lab – 2D and 3D ECHO, Trans-esophageal ECHO.
- Advanced Fetal Heart Unit
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit
- Pulmonary artery hypertension clinic
- BMU 40-blood monitoring unit, to enhance safety of complex surgeries during cardiopulmonary bypass (second installation in India).
- NIRS- Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy for advanced intraoperative brain monitoring to provide superior neurological outcomes in complex surgeries.
- ICE (Intra cardiac echocardiography)
- Exclusive pediatric cardiac ICU
- ECMO
- Cardiac CT and MRI
ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres With 22 Operating Rooms that are on par with some of the largest in the world, Aster Medcity, for the first time South India, introduces ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres using Karlstorz OR1 Fusion - Asia Pacific’s first complete digital integration system.
The integration enables real-time sharing of images, videos and medical reports, which not only facilitates virtual participation from any location in the world but also helps the rest of the surgical team to monitor the patient closely during the operative procedure, much to the benefit and safety of the patient undergoing the surgery.
Aster Medcity is also the first surgical facility in the state to offer Robotic Surgery using a high-precision da Vinci Surgery Robot.
Advanced Features
- PACS, HIS, and video recording integrated for single monitor control by Surgeons
- Each Operating Room has 3 cameras and 6 monitors for Doctors to monitor patient parameters and the surgical procedures
- Operative procedures can be transmitted live to various locations within and outside the Hospital
- Facilities for interactive sessions during operation through live transmission of the procedure
- Doctors can join the Surgical team and monitor the patient from any location outside the hospital
- Da Vinci Surgical Robot for performing minimally invasive Robotic Surgery
- State-of-the-art engineering techniques to maintain positive pressure within operating rooms along with heap filters to reduce infections
- Individual air handling unit for each Operating Room
- Equipped with Isocentric C Arm
- Advanced facilities to monitor including depth of Anaesthesia, Neuromuscular Monitoring, Transcranial Doppler and 3D Echocardiogram
- High-end Anaesthesia workstation with precision delivery of Anaesthetic gases
- Autopilot facility Anaesthesia machines
- Capability to export information to all ICUs within the hospital
- Induction bay with facilities for parents to be with children during induction of Anaesthesia
- As all Operating Rooms here are approximate of the same size, they can accommodate a variety of equipment- surgical, as well as those for ensuring the safety and protection of the patient
- Stringent Infection Control measures followed under the surveillance of experienced Doctors
Anesthesia Team
- Perioperative anesthetic care
- Anesthesia for solid organ transplant
- Invasive monitoring of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and associated techniques
- Anesthetic support for SSEP and MEP
- Anesthesia for infants, neonates, and children
- Anesthesia for craniofacial reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
- Labor analgesia and obstetric Anaesthesia
- Regional anesthetic techniques with ultrasound and PNS
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Fiber optic bronchoscopy
- Difficult intubation maneuvers
- Intar aortic balloon support
- Inotropes vasodilators and vasopressors
- ECMO and LVAD assistance
- Neuro monitoring: BIS, NIRS, neuromuscular monitoring, TCD
- Special anesthetic techniques for awake craniotomies
- Blood conservative measures
Seamless Team Work
The ORI Fusion Digital Integration system in the Operating Rooms helps create a workflow that’s seamless by enabling virtual participation of Doctors in the procedure, from whichever part of the world they are in at that point in time. As all medical reports and image modalities including the operation procedure can be transmitted live to any location inside or outside the hospital, Doctors can become a part of the Surgery Team on a real-time basis, wherein they can interact with Surgeons in the OR, closely monitor the procedure as well as patient parameters and contribute their expert suggestions.
- Karl Storz OR1 Fusion Technology
- Single monitor control enabled through integration of PAC, HIS & Video Recording
- Live to share all image modalities & medical reports
- 3 cameras and 6 monitors in every OR.
Waiting Lounge
Aster Medcity understands that the time of surgery is stressful for the family of the Patient as well, which is why the bystander’s waiting lounge has been designed in such a way that it provides a calming, comforting ambiance
Scenic view of the backwaters from the visitor's lounge, Recliner Chairs, Cafeteria
Guest Relation Team who updates the bystanders on patient’s progress at regular intervals and ensures a warm, hospitable atmosphere.
- Dedicated modern operating theatres.
- Dedicated digital catheterization lab with ECHO Navigation
- Electrophysiology lab-3D mapping, RF ablation.
- Echocardiography lab – 2D and 3D ECHO, Trans-esophageal ECHO.
- Advanced Fetal Heart Unit
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit
- Pulmonary artery hypertension clinic
- BMU 40-blood monitoring unit, to enhance safety of complex surgeries during cardiopulmonary bypass (second installation in India).
- NIRS- Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy for advanced intraoperative brain monitoring to provide superior neurological outcomes in complex surgeries.
- ICE (Intra cardiac echocardiography)
- Exclusive pediatric cardiac ICU
- ECMO
- Cardiac CT and MRI
Faqs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
How long do heart patients stay in the hospital?
- Heart attack minimum of 3-5 days
- Angiogram as Day care
- Heart Angioplasty in 2 days
- Heart Failure in 5-7 days.
Which doctor to consult for a heart problem?
A specialist in detecting, diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions of the heart, arteries, and veins is a cardiologist, often known as a "heart doctor," "heart physician," or "heart specialist." A regular check-up with this heart specialist doctor can help you stay on top of your heart health and lower the risk for heart disease.
What are the treatment options for a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when one or more coronary arteries get blocked, reducing or stopping blood flow to the heart, and depriving a part of the heart muscle of oxygen.
The treatment options vary based on the extent of obstruction (total or partial). Medications to treat a heart attack include aspirin, clot busters, thrombolytics or fibrinolytics), blood-thinning medications like Heparin, Nitroglycerin, morphine, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins.
Surgeries and procedures to treat a heart attack include:
- Coronary angioplasty
- Stenting
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
How to book an appointment with a heart specialist online?
Booking online consultation with a heart specialist is simple now.
All you have to do is visit the official page of the hospital or doctor's private clinic. Click on the link below to book an appointment with Aster Medcity.
https://www.asterhospitals.in/doctors
This link takes you to a list of qualified and experienced doctors. Click on the book an appointment tab and follow the instructions, and you are done.
What are the symptoms of a heart disease/problem?
The symptoms that indicate heart problems are as follows.
- Chest discomfort
- Chest pain (tightness or pressure)
- Difficulty in breathing
- Cold sweat
- Fatigue
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Lightheadedness
- Sudden dizziness
- Pain radiating to the back, neck, jaw, throat, or upper belly.
Who does heart surgery?
A surgeon with advanced education and training in operating on the heart and the major blood arteries surrounding it is known as a cardiac surgeon. A cardiac surgeon can specialise in certain cardiac operations. For instance, pediatric cardiac surgeons perform surgeries on children.
Are bypass surgery safe?
Heart bypass surgery lowers the risk of death and heart attack and is generally safe and effective. Today, majority of patients with coronary bypass surgery experience no significant side effects, and the chance of death is reduced to 1-2 percent.
How long will it take to heal from heart surgery?
An average hospital stay following open-heart surgery is four to five days. Following hospital discharge, it typically takes six to eight weeks for your breastbone and chest muscles to heal as you gradually reintroduce your daily activities.
How long does heart stent surgery take?
Typically, a heart stent surgery lasts between 5-6 hours. If you're receiving treatment for angina, you'll typically be allowed to leave the hospital later that day or the next.
Which hospital is the best for heart surgery in kerala?
The Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences at Aster Medcity, one of the most cutting-edge facilities in Kerala, provides advanced cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, heart transplant, and cardiac rehabilitation for all age groups.
The outstanding medical team of adult cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac electrophysiologists provides patients with the best care possible.
What does a cardiologist do?
Doctors specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac diseases are cardiologists. A cardiologist examines the patient and goes through their medical history to assess the severity of the condition. They might perform some tests and assess the person's blood pressure, blood vessels, heart rate, and other factors determining heart health.
Can a blood clot cause a heart attack?
Blood flow is obstructed when coronary arteries are constricted due to plaque buildup. But when this plaque breaks, it forms a clot that could entirely cut off the blood supply: when this blood clot plugs the coronary arteries, it causes a heart attack.
What is early heart disease called?
Coronary artery disease, also called CAD, is a condition that affects your heart. It is the most common heart disease in the United States. CAD happens when coronary arteries struggle to supply the heart with enough blood, oxygen and nutrients. Cholesterol deposits, or plaques, are almost always to blame.
Which is the best heart hospital in Kerala?
One of the best heart hospitals in Kerala is Aster Medical City's Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences. It provides advanced cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, heart transplant, and cardiac rehabilitation services to all age groups.
With the assistance of skilled nurses, technicians, dieticians, and rehabilitation specialists, it provides the best treatment possible.
The outstanding medical team of adult cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and interventional radiologists at Aster Medcity hospital can handle all cardiac emergencies successfully.
What is the primary treatment for heart attack?
Medications and primary Angioplasty
What is the best treatment for blocked arteries in the heart?
The two standard treatment procedures for blocked arteries are:
- Angioplasty of the heart.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
- Medical Management.
Is heart treatment possible without surgery?
Medications can treat some heart conditions without surgical intervention, including heart attacks. Cholesterol medications are just another way to treat coronary artery disease. These drugs can lower bad cholesterol and lessen plaque formation in the arteries. Aspirn aspirin and clopidogrel used as blood thinners.
For instance, clot-busting medications aid in dissolving the blood clots during haert attack. Heparin, which is administered intravenously or intramuscularly, makes the blood less sticky and less likely to clot. Nitroglycerin helps to enhance blood flow to the heart by widening blood vessels.
What are the causes of heart attacks?
The causes of heart attacks are listed below.
- Cardiovascular atherosclerosis: Family history of Coronary Artery diseases, BP, Diabetics, Cholesterol, Age, Smoking and other habits.
Is heart surgery dangerous?
Heart surgery has inherent risk of death. But death risk is more in those individuals who are very ill before cardiac surgery or when cardiac surgery is done in an emergency (for example, during a heart attack).
The good news is that risks have dramatically decreased over the past few decades, and the chance of death during surgery has reduced to 1-2 percent.
When is open heart surgery necessary?
Cardiac surgeons may advise open-heart surgery or CABG.
- Replacement or repair of heart valves,
- Repair or replacement of damaged or abnormal heart tissue
- Heart transplantation
- Aortic surgeries.
What are the different types of heart surgery?
Different types of heart surgeries are:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Open heart surgery
- Heart valve repair
- Heart valve replacement
- Heart transplant
- Maze surgery
- Aneurysm repair.
Which is the best private hospital for heart disease in kerala?
Aster MedCity center of excellence is one of the best private hospitals in Kerala. Established to operate as an independent cardiac hospital in Kochi, this facility has an outpatient department, an inpatient department, a day care area, and a state-of-the-art cardiovascular imaging section with nuclear medicine. In addition, they have a dedicated electrophysiology lab, a dedicated interventional cardiology wing, dedicated adult and pediatric cardiac surgical suites, dedicated cardiac ICUs, and a 24-hour Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic to handle all emergencies.
What are Invasive, Non-Invasive, and Interventional Cardiology?
Invasive cardiology uses open or minimally invasive procedures to find and treat structural or electrical abnormalities in the heart. Non-invasive cardiologists focus on diagnosing and managing heart conditions through extracorporeal tests rather than intravenous devices. Interventional cardiology uses special catheter techniques for diagnosing and treating coronary artery diseases.
What is pediatric cardiology?
The pediatric cardiology focuses on children under 18 with heart abnormalities and cardiac diseases. Paediaric cardiologists treat children born with congenital heart problems or other cardiac ailments or conditions in their early years.
Is there any chance of a heart attack after an angioplasty?
Heart attack is one of the rare complications of angioplasty. Although unlikely, the person could get a heart attack during or after the angioplasty.
What is the most common heart disease in children?
The most common type of heart defect is a ventricular septal defect (VSD).
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