CARDIOLOGY
At Pinnacle Hospitals, our Cardiology Department provides comprehensive care for all heart conditions, from prevention and diagnosis to advanced treatments, using cutting-edge technology and expert multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
Our Comprehensive Cardiac Services
At Pinnacle Hospitals, our Cardiology Department offers specialised, integrated care for everything from preventive heart health to complex cardiac conditions, delivered with precision and compassion.
- Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Wellness
We prioritise heart disease prevention through comprehensive risk assessments, lifestyle counselling, and early screenings. Our wellness programmes help patients of all ages adopt heart-healthy habits, manage hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol, and delay or prevent the progression of cardiovascular disease. - Sports Cardiology
A rapidly evolving subspecialty at Pinnacle Hospitals, sports cardiology caters to the needs of athletes and active individuals. We focus on detecting structural heart disease and managing arrhythmias to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. Our services include pre- participation screening, exercise prescriptions, and ongoing monitoring to promote safe and effective performance. - Interventional Cardiology
Our interventional cardiologists specialise in minimally invasive procedures for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and structural heart defects. Techniques include catheter-based angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy, offering faster recovery and improved outcomes. - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
We offer both traditional and minimally invasive CABG procedures to reroute blood flow around blocked arteries using grafts from the patient’s body, restoring circulation and improving cardiac function. - Arrhythmia Management
Our electrophysiology experts use state-of-the-art mapping systems to diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms. Services include catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) for life-saving rhythm correction. - Heart Failure & Transplantation
For patients with advanced heart failure, we offer comprehensive management—including the use of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and heart transplantation. We also provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation and psychosocial support to improve quality of life. - Valvular Heart Disease
Working in tandem with our cardiothoracic surgery team, we offer surgical and minimally invasive solutions like balloon valvuloplasty and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) to restore proper valve function and enhance cardiac efficiency. - Cardiac Catheterisation & Angiography
These minimally invasive procedures allow real-time visualisation of coronary arteries and heart pressures, helping detect blockages, structural abnormalities, and guiding treatment decisions with precision. - Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
A range of non-surgical treatments – including balloon angioplasty, coronary stenting, laser angioplasty, and atherectomy – designed to restore optimal blood flow in narrowed or blocked arteries.
Our State-of-the-Art Cardiac Care Facilities
Our Cardiology Department delivers precision-driven, patient-focused care from prevention to complex interventions, backed by advanced technology, expert teams, and a commitment to optimal heart health.
- Advanced Operating Theatres:
State-of-the-art units for critical cardiac care and complex surgical procedures; specialised for cardiac emergencies, minimally invasive and open-heart surgeries; maintaining optimal infection control and patient safety. - Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU):
Continuous monitoring and critical care for patients with acute cardiac conditions. - Comprehensive Cardiac Assessments:
Thorough evaluations for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning, including stress testing, Holter monitoring, and advanced imaging. - 24-Hour Emergency Cardiac Unit:
Immediate and expert cardiac care available around the clock for acute cardiovascular emergencies with rapid response teams and fully equipped ambulances for immediate and timely intervention. - Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories:
Cutting-edge labs well-equipped with advanced imaging technologies for angiograms, angioplasties, and electrophysiology procedures for world-class diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. - Advanced Diagnostics:
Includes 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, and electrophysiology studies. - Skilled Multidisciplinary Team:
Collaboration with critical care, nephrology, endocrinology, and rehabilitation specialists for personalized treatment plans and to ensure the best possible outcomes. - Integrated Cardiac Rehabilitation:
Structured rehabilitation and lifestyle counselling and comprehensive programs for recovery, lifestyle modification, secondary prevention and to prevent recurrence.
Our Clinical Services
Our Cardiology Department combines world-class infrastructure, advanced technology, and expert care to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and optimal outcomes.
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Advanced surgical techniques using smaller incisions that minimise trauma, reduce pain, and promote quicker recovery. Ideal for patients seeking less invasive alternatives to traditional open-heart procedures. - Valvular Surgeries
Expert surgical interventions to repair or replace malfunctioning heart valves, restoring normal blood flow and cardiac function. These precision procedures are tailored to address complex valvular and vascular conditions. - Carotid Surgeries
Performed to remove blockages in the carotid arteries, these surgeries significantly reduce the risk of stroke and improve blood flow to the brain. Often recommended for patients with carotid artery disease or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). - Valve Replacement (Mitral, Aortic, TAVR)
Specialised procedures to replace damaged mitral or aortic valves, using both traditional open-heart surgery and minimally invasive TAVR techniques. These interventions help prevent heart failure and improve overall cardiac performance. - Complex & Peripheral Angioplasty
Procedures designed to open blocked coronary and peripheral arteries using balloons, stents, or lasers. Essential for restoring circulation in challenging or multi-vessel disease cases. - RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation)
A catheter-based procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy abnormal electrical pathways in the heart. Effective in managing arrhythmias and reducing the need for long- term medication. - Bentall Procedure
A complex operation involving replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root, and ascending aorta with a composite graft. Often performed in patients with aortic aneurysms or connective tissue disorders. - Advanced Cardiac Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic tools including 2D Echo, Colour Doppler, TEE, and cardiac catheterisation enable early and accurate detection of heart diseases. These technologies support personalised treatment planning and improved patient outcomes.
Advanced Cardiac Procedures
At Pinnacle Hospitals, we deliver holistic, patient-centred cardiac care by combining advanced technology with expert teams, ensuring the best outcomes for every heart condition.
Procedures for Abnormal Heart Rhythms:
- Catheter Ablation
A minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy or cryotherapy to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing abnormal electrical signals. Guided by a detailed electrophysiology study, it provides precise, targeted treatment for arrhythmias. - Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
A small device implanted in the chest, connected to the heart via thin leads, which sends regular electrical impulses to maintain a normal heart rate. It is commonly used to treat bradycardia (slow heartbeat) and prevent symptoms like fatigue and dizziness. - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
An advanced device that monitors heart rhythms continuously and delivers a controlled shock or pacing therapy when life-threatening arrhythmias are detected. It’s a critical tool in preventing sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients. - Electrophysiology Study (EPS)
A diagnostic procedure that maps the heart’s electrical activity using catheters inserted through blood vessels into the heart. It helps pinpoint the exact location and nature of abnormal rhythms, guiding further treatment like ablation or device implantation.
Procedures for Heart Disease:
- Cardiac Catheterization
A thin, flexible tube is inserted through a blood vessel into the heart to measure pressures and inject contrast dye for imaging. This helps identify structural abnormalities, valve issues, and artery blockages with high accuracy. - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
A set of minimally invasive procedures used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart muscle. - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
This open-heart surgery reroutes blood around blocked arteries using healthy blood vessels from the leg, arm, or chest to restore normal blood supply. - Minimally Invasive CABG
A less invasive form of bypass surgery using smaller incisions and video-assisted techniques, offering faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort. - Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Insertion
A temporary balloon device is inserted into the aorta to support the heart’s pumping function, improving oxygen delivery to critical organs in cases of severe heart failure. - Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation
A mechanical pump is surgically implanted to assist a weakened heart in circulating blood, used in end-stage heart failure or while awaiting a transplant. - Heart Transplant
A life-saving operation where a diseased heart is replaced with a healthy donor heart, recommended when all other treatment options have been exhausted.
Procedures for Coronary Artery Disease
- Cardiac Catheterization
A minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate heart function, detect artery blockages, and assess structural abnormalities. It plays a key role in guiding further treatment decisions. - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
A suite of non-surgical procedures—including balloon angioplasty, stent placement, and laser angioplasty—used to open narrowed coronary arteries and restore proper blood flow. - Atherectomy
A specialised technique that removes plaque from within artery walls using a rotating or shaving catheter. Ideal for treating heavily calcified or complex lesions. - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Bypass surgery reroutes blood around blocked coronary arteries using healthy vessels, available in both conventional and minimally invasive formats for faster recovery. - Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
A temporary balloon device inserted into the aorta that helps the heart pump more efficiently, improving oxygen delivery during cardiac emergencies or surgery. - Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
A mechanical pump implanted in patients with severe heart failure to assist the heart in pumping blood. It is used either long-term or as a bridge to heart transplantation. - Heart Transplantation
The replacement of a failing heart with a donor organ in patients with end-stage heart disease. It offers renewed life and function when other treatments are no longer effective.
Procedures for Valve Disease
- Valvuloplasty
A balloon-tipped catheter is guided to the heart and inflated to widen a narrowed valve, improving blood flow and valve function. This minimally invasive procedure is especially useful in cases of valve stenosis. - Valve Repair
Surgical or catheter-based techniques are used to correct valve dysfunction by tightening or loosening the valve leaflets. Ideal for preserving the patient’s natural valve while restoring normal heart function. - Valve Replacement (including TAVR)
Damaged valves are replaced with mechanical or biological prosthetics through open-heart or minimally invasive techniques. TAVR offers a catheter-based solution for aortic valve stenosis, eliminating the need for traditional surgery in select patients.