Cardiology

Cardiology Center is the heart of NGR Healthcare and is amongst the leaders for non-invasive and invasive cardiology in the city of Bengaluru, South India. The center has evolved and progressed over the past decade in the field of cardiology in tandem with new emerging technologies and enhanced cardiac care to give heart patients recent modalities of treatment. The healthcare has some of India’s best talent from its panel of cardiologists and is equipped to care. NGR Healthcare's world-class stature is testified to by the fact that it is the country’s first multi-specialty hospital to get ISO 9002 recognition. The heart center annually performs over 500 angioplasties and over 2500 diagnostic catheterization procedures. The Cardiology Center at NGR Healthcare, thus, has become the best hospital for cardiology in Bangalore.

Infrastructure and Facilities in Cardiology
The Department of Cardiology is one of the leaders in non-invasive and invasive cardiology in Bengaluru. The center has evolved and progressed over the past decade in the field of cardiology in tandem with new emerging technologies and enhanced cardiac care to provide heart patients with the latest modalities of treatment. The department houses some of the best cardiologists in Bangalore. These combined facilities and expertise make the Cardiology Center at NGR the best heart hospital in Bangalore.

Procedures Performed
The Department of Cardiology is a leader in both non-invasive and invasive cardiology. Here are some of the key procedures performed at the center:

• Coronary Angiograms and Cardiac Catheterization
• Coronary and Peripheral Angioplasty with Stenting
• Rotational Atherectomy
• Valvuloplasty [Pediatric and Adult]
• Aortic Aneurysm Stent-Grafts
• Coil Closure of Atrial Septal Defect
• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Non-invasive Cardiograph [ECG]
• Holter Monitoring
• Treadmill Test (TMT)
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
• Transesophageal Echocardiography
• Carotid and Vascular Doppler Study
• Diagnostic Electrophysiology Study

Detailed Procedures

• Treadmill Test (TMT)
  The stress test, or treadmill test, helps diagnose the presence and extent of coronary artery disease. It shows how well your heart handles physical workload. During the test, various parameters like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure are monitored.
• Holter Monitoring
  In this method, a lightweight, portable monitor records the electrocardiogram (ECG) for 24 hours, allowing for diagnosing abnormal heart rhythms during normal daily activities.
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  In cases where standard echocardiograms face difficulty, TEE is used. A probe is passed into the esophagus, providing a clearer picture of the heart without interference from lungs or ribs.
• Cardiac Catheterization
  A diagnostic procedure to examine blood flow and the pumping efficiency of the heart. A catheter is inserted into an artery to access the heart, helping cardiologists assess any blockages in the coronary arteries.
• Coronary Angiography
  This procedure uses a balloon to open blockages in coronary arteries caused by atherosclerosis (plaque buildup), enabling better blood flow. Angioplasty helps improve symptoms like angina, reduce heart attack damage, and lower the risk of death for certain patients.