The branch of Cardiology deals with various types of heart conditions and diseases and also includes certain areas of the circular system. A cardiologist is a specialist who helps in treating and diagnosing cardiac conditions like heart defects, heart failure, coronary artery diseases and other such conditions.
CABG also know as Coronary artery bypass or heart bypass is a surgical procedure that helps in treating patients with CHD or coronary heart diseases. This procedure helps to clean the coronary arteries by removing any obstruction like plaque (a waxy substance) and restores the proper flow of blood into and out of the heart.
Balloon angioplasty AKA PTCA or Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is a procedure which helps in the removal of any obstruction or relieves the narrowing of the arteries. Balloon angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure that helps to restore oxygen levels and blood flow to the heart and its muscles. This procedure also helps to ensure that the other organs receive the necessary flow of blood needed for proper functioning. It is highly recommended for those who are at a constant risk of heart attacks, patients with unstable angina and reliefs chest pain.
If the heart arteries are narrowed or blocked, the doctor may recommend the non-invasive procedure called angioplasty with stent. This is recommended for patients who have symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain etc. It is also recommended for those who are prone to or had multiple heart attacks.
Echocardiography is a test that is recommended to monitor the functioning of the valves and heart in general. This is especially recommended in the cases for those who born with a heart condition. Apart from that, the echocardiography may also be recommended for patients who pose a high risk of heart attack or for people who have some kind of heart abnormality.
Heart Valve Replacement or Open-Heart surgery is a surgical procedure done for patients who have damage/damages to either one or all heart valves. Depending on overall condition of the heart valve, the patient’s age, updated health records and medical condition; the doctor will decide if its best to repair or replace the heart valve.
The pacemaker implantation is recommended for patients who are diagnosed with problems like Tachy (high heart rate) or Brady (Slow Heart Rate). This is also recommended for those who have various kinds of Arrhythmias problems. It is placed on the upper portion of the chest and helps to correct and control the hearts beating in a programed manner. This also helps in regularizing irregular heartbeats.