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अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान, गुवाहाटी

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati

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Cardiology
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Department of Cardiology

Introduction

The Department of Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. The department is staffed by highly trained cardiologist, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who work together to provide patients with the best possible care.

Cardiology encompasses a wide range of conditions, from common issues such as hypertension and arrhythmias to more complex problems such as heart failure and congenital heart defects. The department provides a comprehensive range of services, including diagnostic testing, medical management, interventional procedures, and rehabilitation programs.

Patients who are referred to the Cardiology Department may undergo a variety of tests, including electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterizations. Treatment options may include medication, lifestyle changes, cardiac rehabilitation, or surgical procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery.

The Department of Cardiology is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to every patient, with the goal of improving their heart health and quality of life.

Vision and mission

The vision of the Cardiology Department is to be a leading provider of high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with heart and circulatory system diseases. The department aims to achieve this by staying up-to-date with the latest advances in research and technology, and by providing a wide range of comprehensive services that meet the needs of patients at every stage of their heart health journey.

The mission of the Cardiology Department is to provide the best possible care for patients with heart and circulatory system diseases. The department is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of its patients by providing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, medical management, and interventional procedures. The department also strives to promote heart health through education and preventive care.

Services Provided:

NIC (Non-Invasive Cardiology)

  • Consultation
  • Electrocardiography (ECG)
  • Echocardiography (ECHO), 2D and 3D including Stress Echocardiography, LV strain imaging
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
  • 24/48 hr Holter monitoring
  • Treadmill Testing
  • Tilt Table Testing

IC (Interventional Cardiology)

  • Diagnostic Angiography services
  • Percutaneous Angioplasty services with or without Stenting (PTCA+/-S)
  • Intracardiac Device Implantation (Pacemakers, ICDs, etc.)

Upcoming services:

  • CCU (Coronary care unit)
  • Advanced Heart failure management with Mechanical circulatory support (eg. Intra aortic balloon pump.)
  • EPS +/- RFA(Electrophysiology studies with or without radiofrequency ablation)
  • Foetal Echocardiography

 




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Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj
Assistant Professor
rajeevbharadwaj@aiimsguwahati.ac.in