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Cardiac Catheterization in India

What is Cardiac Catheterization?

Cardiac catheterization (also referred to as cardiac cath, heart cath, or coronary angiogram) is a procedure that helps the doctor to see how well your heart supports your blood vessels. The doctor inserts a long, narrow tube called a catheter into a blood vessel in your arm or leg during the procedure, and uses a special X-ray machine to direct it to your heart. The catheter is threaded through the blood vessel until the catheter reaches the heart. For example, using a special X-ray machine, a dye may be inserted into the catheter that allows the doctor to look at the arteries and chambers of the heart.

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    Why Cardiac Catheterization Performed?

    Cardiac catheterization is performed to check if a person is having any heart problem, this can be done as part of the procedure to correct a known heart problem. If a person is undergoing cardiac catheterization as a test for assessing heart disease, the doctor can:
    Locate blockages or narrowings that may cause chest pain in the blood vessels (angiogram)

    • Measure the levels of pressure and oxygen in various parts of the heart (hemodynamic assessment)
    • Verify the heart’s pumping function (right or left ventriculogram)
    • Take a tissue sample from your heart (biopsy)
    • Diagnose heart defects from birth (congenital heart defects)
    • Check for issues with the cardiac valves

    Cardiac Catheterization Uses

    The next step depends on why you are having a cardiac catheterization. Here are some of the common uses for cardiac catheterization:

    • Coronary angiogram
      A dye will be administered into the catheter, and X-ray images of the heart arteries will be taken. This procedure is conducted to search for blockages in the arteries leading to your heart. Typically, in a coronary angiogram, the catheter is first placed in the artery of the groin or wrist region.
    • Right heart catheterization
      This operation assesses the right side of your heart for pressure and blood flow. The catheter is inserted into the vein in your neck or groin for this operation. The catheter has special sensors in it to monitor the pressure and blood flow in your heart.
    • Heart biopsy
      If a heart tissue sample (biopsy) is taken by your doctor, the catheter will usually be inserted into the vein in your neck. To extract a small sample of tissue from your heart, a catheter with a small, jaw-like tip is used. As this catheter is being used, you can feel the strain but you certainly won’t feel the actual tissue being snipped.
    • Balloon angioplasty with or without stenting
      This technique is used in or around the heart to open up a narrowed artery. For this operation, the catheter would possibly be put in the artery in the groin. The narrowed artery in the heart will be threaded with a long, flexible catheter through your arteries. A smaller balloon catheter would then be guided through the flexible catheter and inflated to open it in the narrow field. The majority of patients, who have an angioplasty will have a stent implanted in their blocked artery. A stent, which resembles a small coil of wire mesh, protects the walls of your artery and prevents it from narrowing again after angioplasty.
    • Repair of heart defects
      If your doctor finds blocks/holes in your heart, such as an atrial septal defect or a patent foramen ovale, both the arteries and the veins of the groin and neck will possibly have catheters implanted. To close the opening in your heart, a device is then inserted into the hole.
    • Balloon Valvuloplasty
      This operation is performed to open up heart valves that are narrowed and diseased. The placement of the catheters depends on which valve you have a problem with. The catheter is threaded across the valve and a balloon is then blown up inside the heart valve, to make the valve open more readily. When the catheters are inserted into your body, you may feel pressure but you shouldn’t feel pain from the balloon procedure itself.
    • Valve replacement
      This operation is similar to balloon valvuloplasty, except that, to repair a leaky or narrowed heart valve, an artificial valve would be inserted in your heart. This is in addition to the expanding of the balloon in the heart valve to facilitate better placement of the new valve.
    • Heart ablation
      In this operation, generally, you will have numerous catheters inserted in the arteries and veins of the groin or neck region. During the procedure, radiofrequency energy is guided to the part of your heart that triggers irregular heartbeats.

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      What happens during a cardiac catheterization?

      • Nurse will insert an intravenous (IV) line into a vein in your arm prior to the cath procedure so that you can get a drug (sedative) to help you relax, but during the procedure, you will be awake and able to obey instructions.
      • The nurse will clean the area where the doctor will be operating and shave it. Typically this is in the region of the groin In order to numb the needle puncture site, a local anesthetic is generally given.
      • A needle puncture is performed by the doctor through your skin and through a large blood vessel. The vessel would have a narrow straw-sized tube (called a sheath) inserted into it. A catheter (a long, thin tube) will be gently directed by the doctor into your vessel through the sheath.

      At the tip of the catheter, various instruments can be placed. This includes instruments for measuring the pressure of blood in each heart chamber and in the blood vessels, which are connected to the heart; viewing the inside of the blood vessels; taking blood samples from various areas of the heart; or extracting a sample of tissue (biopsy) from the inside of the heart.

      What happens after a cardiac catheterization?

      For a few hours after the procedure, you’ll go to the rehabilitation room. You have to lie flat during this time.
      To stop the bleeding, pressure will be applied to the puncture spot.
      You will be asked to keep your leg straight and should not get out of the bed
      During your healing, your heartbeat and other vital signs (pulse and blood pressure) will be tested.
      Report any swelling at the puncture site, discomfort or bleeding, or chest pain to the attending doctor/nurse.
      Before leaving the hospital you will receive written instructions on what to do at home.

      Benefits of Cardiac Catheterization Procedure

      Cardiac catheterization helps the doctor to diagnose and treat the problems that may cause some serious issues like a heart attack or stroke. A future heart attack or stroke can be prevented if the doctor is able to correct any problems that may be discovered during the procedure.

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        Fortis Escorts Hospital New Delhi

        Number of beds:  310
        ICU Beds:                 158
        Airport Distance: 19 KMs

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        • It was established in 1988 and is JCI accredited.
        • Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is a premier multi-disciplinary hospital providing tertiary care and is recognized worldwide for its clinical excellence in cardiac care.
        • The 310-beded hospital is a globally renowned centre boasting admirable outcomes for interventions like Cardiac Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Non-invasive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery.

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        Medanta The Medicity Hospital

        Number of beds:  1250
        ICU Beds:                300
        Airport Distance: 18 KMs

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        • Medanta – The Medicity is amongst India’s largest and most renowned multi-super speciality healthcare centre with 1250 beds, 29 super speciality units and more than 800 accomplished doctors.
        • Supported by state-of-art infrastructure, all the departments in the hospital are fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, modular Operation Theatre and modernized monitoring systems in ICUs.
        • The panel of doctors from Medanta, headed by A.S.Soin performed the first successful intestinal transplant in India.

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        Max Hospital Saket

        Number of beds:   500
        ICU Beds:                 267
        Airport Distance: 13 KM

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        • Max Super Speciality Hospital at Saket is one of the topmost healthcare service
        • Providers in India. The multi-super speciality hospital has a capacity of over 500 beds, 250 functional beds. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technologies.
        • With the help of over 300 leading specialist Doctors, strong nursing staff, and state-of-the-art innovative medical tools.

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        BLK-Max Hospital

        Number of beds: 700
        ICU Beds:               175
        Airport Distance: 13 Km

        Brief About:

        • BLK Super Speciality Hospital was established by Dr. B.L. Kapur  in 1959. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
        • BLK Super Speciality Hospital was established by Dr. B.L. Kapur  in 1959. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
        • BLK has a unique combination of the best in class technology, put to use by the best names in the professional circles to ensure world-class health care to all patients.

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          Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

          Number of beds:  600
          ICU Beds:                185
          Airport Distance: 19 Km

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          • Artemis Hospital, established in 2007, spread across 9 acres, is a 600plus bed; state-of-the-art multi-speciality hospital located in Gurgaon, India.
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          Fortis Memorial Research Institute

          Number of beds:    1000
          ICU Beds:                  298
          Airport Distance:  17 KMs

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          • Fortis Memorial Research Institute was established in 2001.
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          • Fortis Hosptial Gurgaon is an advanced centre of excellence in Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, BMT, Organ Transplants, Orthopaedics, Cardiac Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

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          Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

          No. of beds: 900
          ICU Beds:     262
          Airport:        20kms

          Brief About:

          • Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is a flagship hospital of India’s foremost healthcare groups,the Apollo Group. It is a highly renowned multi-speciality facility that offers tertiary and quaternary care services to domestic and international patients.
          • The 900 bedded hospital is outfitted with the most modern technology for diagnostics as well as therapeutic purposes.
          • A team of highly trained medical professionals work under all the 52 specialities at the hospital.

          Sanar International Hospital Gurugram, Delhi NCR

          Sanar International Hospital

          Number of beds:   130
          ICU Beds:                  35
          Airport Distance:  20 Km

          About Hospital:

          • Sanar International Hospital was established in 2018.
          • Sanar International Hospital founded by Mr. Naresh Kapoor.
          • Sanar International Hospital offers comprehensive advanced surgical care in specialties like Cancer, Heart, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Lung, Liver, and Neurosciences along with other major departments with advanced state-of-the-art facilities.

          Accord Superspeciality Hospital Faridabad Delhi NCR

          Accord Superspeciality Hospital

          Number of beds:   380+
          ICU Beds:                  41
          Airport Distance:  46 Km

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          • The story of Accord began with the thought of leveraging the new age technology with the healthcare infrastructure to serve the patients, rightly, effectively, and timely.
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          W Pratiksha Hospital

          Number of beds: 110
          ICU Beds:                 31
          Airport Distance: 19 KMs

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          • Established in 1995, W Pratiksha Hospital is a 110+ bedded flagship hospital of the Pratiksha group.
          • W Pratiksha Hospital in Gurgaon, the flagship hospital of Pratiksha Group is a one-of-its-kind facility in Gurgaon that brings to you 30 years of experience.
          • The hospital has treated more than 25,000 people In 2018.

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          Aakash Health Care Delhi

          Number of beds:  230
          ICU Beds:                70
          Airport Distance: 10 Km

          About Hospital:

          • Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital is a tertiary care facility, with 15 Dialysis, and 70 Critical care beds for treating the most complex cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, Dwarka.
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          • Aakash Healthcare Super Specialty Hospital is known for its leading care in Orthopaedic and Joint replacement surgery.

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