The Golden Hour: A Critical Battle Against Myocardial Infarction
Dr. Rana Serbjeet Singh
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Sep 25, 2024
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Best Heart Hospital In Kolkata
With one of the largest cardiac speciality centres of excellence in India, we offer comprehensive heart care, diagnostics, and treatment including minimally invasive procedures for cardiac and vascular diseases under one roof.
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Why Manipal?
With a highly trained, skilled, and experienced team of consultants and heart specialists in Kolkata who practise evidence-based medicine, prescribe personalised treatment plans, and follow international protocols for in-patient care, Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake ensures that appropriate and timely care is provided to each patient. Our prolific team of electrophysiologists, radiologists, echo cardiologists, and cardiovascular surgeons provides care for an entire spectrum of cardiac conditions, including coronary artery diseases, congenital heart diseases, heart rhythm disorders, valvular diseases, and heart failure.
Treatment & Procedures
Coronary angioplasty is routinely done to open clogged heart arteries. It can improve symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Angioplasty is also often used during a heart attack to quickly open a blocked artery and reduce the amount of damage to your heart. It involves inserting and inflating a tiny balloon into the spot where your artery…
An X-ray imaging test is done to see if there are any restrictions in blood flow going to your heart. This is the most common test to help doctors diagnose heart conditions. During coronary angiography, a small catheter or tube is inserted through the skin into an artery in the groin or the Hand. Through a special x-ray viewing instrument, the catheter…
Using specialized cardiac MRI's, a cardiologist evaluates hemodynamic changes in the body to identify congenital heart disease. Identifying congenital heart defects at an early stage is crucial to improving the life expectancy and quality of life of patients.
A Holter monitor is a small, wearable, ambulatory electrocardiography device that keeps track of heart rhythms and records all heartbeats.
TMT or Tread Mill Test or Stress Test or Exercise Test measures how well the heart works when it is beating fast and working hard. A stress test helps doctors see if the heart is getting enough blood during these times.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.
An ECG or Electrocardiogram is a simple, non-invasive procedure that records heart rate and its rhythms. ECG is done to look or check for known heart conditions or how healthy the heart is before or after surgery.
A cardiac device helps control irregular heartbeats to protect against heart rhythm disorders. One of the most commonly used cardiac devices is a pacemaker, which produces electrical stimuli to the heart to help it maintain rhythm. An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is used to assist the heart's ventricles to restore their capacity after…
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries allowing unobstructed blood flow to the heart. This procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and uses X-ray to help the cardiologist view the site of your blocked artery. An intravenous (IV) line will be inserted in your arm and you will…
We offer a wide range of services in cardiology:
Procedures:
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Echocardiography with 3D colour and tissue Doppler as it offers information on the movement of blood inside cardiac structures and on hemodynamics.
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Electrocardiography (ECG) to measure the electrical activity of the heart.
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Treadmill stress ECG is performed to test the cardiovascular system through controlled exercises.
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Continuous monitoring of the heart rhythm with the help of a Holter monitor as the patient performs their routine activities. This test is conducted to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms.
Invasive Procedures:
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Coronary angiography, which is a diagnostic test, is performed to detect problems with the heart and blood supply.
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Right heart catheterization is performed to view the large blood vessels of the lung and the pulmonary artery, especially in critically ill patients and those with water collection in the lung tissue. Visit Manipal, a heart hospital in Kolkata and consult with our experts.
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Coronary angioplasty and stenting are performed by the insertion of a catheter carrying a balloon through an artery in the arm or the groin into a blocked artery in the heart. The balloon is inflated and deflated for opening the artery and enabling the flow of blood. In some cases, a mesh metal tube called a stent is inserted in the artery in the heart for keeping the artery open after the procedure.
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Balloon valvuloplasty is performed to stretch open a narrowed heart valve with the help of a balloon.
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Permanent and temporary pacemaker implantation.
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The implantation of an artificial pacemaker, which is a small, battery-operated device. This device assists in maintaining a normal heartbeat by transmitting electrical impulses to the heart. This pacemaker can be permanent or temporary.
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The insertion of a biventricular pacemaker to paces both septal and lateral walls of the left ventricle and resynchronize a heart whose opposing walls do not contract in synchrony.
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The insertion of an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD), which is a battery-operated device, to monitor the rhythm of the heart.
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PTA (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty) for restenosis of coarctation of the aorta.
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Percutaneous aortic valve replacement is performed to replace the aortic valve of the heart through blood vessels.
Peripheral Invasive Procedures:
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Carotid stenting, which is an endovascular, catheter-based procedure, unblocks the narrowing of the carotid artery lumen, thus preventing stroke.
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Subclavian stenting, which is a catheter-based procedure, unblocks the subclavian artery, which supplies blood to the upper arm.
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Renal stenting opens up blocked or narrowed kidney arteries and restores the flow of blood to the kidneys.
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Superior mesenteric artery stenting is catheter-based stenting of the mesenteric arteries that supply blood to the intestines, pancreas, and duodenum.
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Lower extremity percutaneous transluminal angioplasty/ atherectomy/ intraarterial thrombolysis/ percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty to provide relief from peripheral vascular disease. Book an appointment today at the best heart hospital in Kolkata and consult with the experts.
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Implantation of inferior vena cava filter placement device to prevent fatal pulmonary emboli.
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Venous stenting for patients with chronic venous obstruction.
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Endovascular repair of aneurysms is a localized, blood-filled balloon-like bulge in the walls of a blood vessel.
Preventive Care Services
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Education regarding the various measures that help in preventing heart attacks and other lifestyle-related disorders.
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Periodic health check-up packages for different age groups.
Facilities & Services
Manipal Hospitals' cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons believe in precise diagnosis for effective treatment. The faculty includes - Expert echo cardiologists - Electro physiologists - Interventional cardiologists and radiologists. Avail of these facilities at Manipal, the best heart hospital in Kolkata.
FAQ's
After gathering general information about the patient's health from our cardiologist will review the patient's medical history, and do a complete physical examination. Then the doctor might order the necessary investigations to determine the health of your heart.
Cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease are some of the common risk factors. To get rid of these, visit the best cardiology hospital in Salt Lake Kolkata.
Mild discomfort or pain in the chest area, it may radiate to the neck, jaw, or arm on the left side of the body and is usually associated with shortness of breath, nausea, and sweating. Diabetics and women may not have chest discomfort but may have only a few of the associated symptoms. If you notice any of the symptoms, visit the top cardiology hospital in Salt Lake Kolkata.
Some illnesses can cause heart disease, but a majority of heart diseases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Get the finest treatment at the cardiology hospital in Salt Lake Kolkata.
Yes, a yearly health check-up that includes a blood pressure check, lipid, and cholesterol test and a discussion with your doctor about other risk factors should not be overlooked.
Manipal Hospitals is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care and building long-term partnerships with its patients. Our Cardiology department and its patients are a testament to this. Contact us to know more about heart problems and book an appointment with one of our Cardiovascular specialists today.
