DEPARTMENT OF CARDIAC SCIENCES

The Department of Cardiac Sciences at Smita Memorial Hospital is your Destination for Comprehensive Cardiac Care. Our highly specialized Department of Cardiac Sciences is at the forefront of managing a spectrum of cardiac disorders, ranging from coronary artery diseases, valvular heart diseases, and congenital cardiac diseases to cardiac rhythm disorders and heart failure. At Smita Memorial Hospital, we adhere to the latest international guidelines set by the American Heart Association (AHA) in performing all cardiac procedures, ensuring the highest standards of care.We provide broad range of services from exclusive cardiac health check up to various complex cardiac and vascular interventions. We have a dedicated 10 bedded coronary care unit with pre and post op areas. We are running 24×7 Primary Angioplasty Program for all patients with acute myocardial infraction.

Achievements

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our broad range of services, from exclusive cardiac health check-ups to complex cardiac and vascular interventions. We take pride in being a leader in introducing several groundbreaking procedures in Idukki district, including:

  • First case of Radiofrequency Ablation for cardiac arrhythmia
  • First case of Cerebral aneurysm coiling
  • First case of Device closure for congenital heart disease
  • First case of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • First case of Rotablation
  • First case of EP study and Radiofrequency Ablation
  • First case of Intracardiac Defibrillator
  • First case of Bluetooth-enabled dual-chamber intracardiac defibrillator
  • First case of new generation Bioabsorbable stent
  • First case of Patent Foramen Ovale Device Closure
  • First case of Atrial Septal Device Closure
  • First case of Leadless Pacemaker
  • First case of Cerebral Aneurysm Coiling
  • First case of Intracranial Flow Diverter
  • First case of 3D Mapping and Radiofrequency ablation
  • First case of Left Bundle Branch Pacemaker
  • First case of Penumbra aspiration in Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • First case of Intracoronary Lithotripsy
  • First case of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

Facilities & Services

Cutting-Edge Facilities for Superior CareOur state-of-the-art facilities include a Cardiac Catheterization Lab equipped with the Philips Azurion 7C20 system with Flex Vision, capable of performing the most complex cardio, neuro, and vascular procedures. Other cutting-edge technologies in our department include the Philips Affinity CVx Ultrasound system, Philips CX50 Portable Ultrasound system, Philips ST80i Stress test system (TMT), and Philips 860322 Digitrack XT holter recorder.

 

Comprehensive Outpatient Services – We offer a range of outpatient services, including exclusive Cardiac Health Packages, Chest Pain Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, Pacemaker Clinic, 2D Echo Cardiography, Colour Doppler Imaging, Tissue Doppler Imaging, Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography, 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Holter monitoring (24hrs -7 days), Cardiac stress tests, Treadmill Test, and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography.

 

Interventional Excellence – Our Interventional Services cover a wide array of procedures, including Coronary Angiogram, 24/7 Primary Angioplasty, and complex coronary angioplasties such as Left main coronary artery stenting, Bifurcation stenting, and Chronic total occlusion.

 

Implantation of Cardiac DevicesWe specialize in the implantation of various cardiac devices, including Pacemakers, Implantable Defibrillators (ICDs), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-P/CRT-D).

 

Vascular Procedures – Our expertise extends to vascular procedures such as Implantation of IVC filters, Catheter-guided pulmonary artery thrombolysis, Peripheral angiogram, Peripheral angioplasty, Aortic stenting, Renal artery stenting, AV fistuloplasty for dialysis patients, and Varicose vein treatment.

 

Electrophysiology Studies & Radiofrequency Ablation – For cardiac arrhythmias, we offer Electrophysiology Studies and Radiofrequency Ablation, ensuring precise diagnosis and effective treatment.

 

Choose Smita Memorial Hospital’s Department of Cardiac Sciences for world-class cardiac care delivered with precision, expertise, and compassion. Your heart health is our top priority

OP Services

Interventional Services

Implantation Of Cardiac Devices

Vascular Procedures

Electrophysiology Studies & Radiofrequency Ablation For Cardiac Arrhythmias

Dr. Praveen Chacko

Cardiology

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