Welcome to Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad - Delivering High-Quality Heart Care!
At the Department of Cardiac Sciences, we are dedicated to providing top-notch cardiology services, addressing a wide range of heart ailments. Our focus is on exceptional patient care, backed by state-of-the-art technology, all at an affordable cost. With a team of highly skilled doctors and paramedics, we offer excellent services in interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and non-invasive cardiology. Our expert panel of clinical and interventional cardiologists leads ground-breaking work in the field.
Why Choose Us
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40+ Years of Cardiac Care
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24/7 Emergency Care
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Expert Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and Interventional Specialists
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Advanced Cardiac Catheterization Lab
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Performed 25,000+ angiography successfully
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Performed 15,000+ angioplasty successfully
Get Best Treatment by Cardiologists at Faridabad
- Procedures
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Angiography - Angiography is a test used to check for heart disease, blood clots, or problems with blood vessels.
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Angioplasty - Angioplasty uses a balloon to widen blocked vessels, with a stent placed to keep them open.
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Pacemakers - A pacemaker is a device that regulates your heartbeat by sending electrical signals to the heart.
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Structural Heart Disease Interventions - Structural heart disease involves issues with the heart's valves, walls, or chambers, treated by interventions.
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Cerebral Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) - Cerebral DSA is an imaging test that helps doctors detect brain aneurysms, clots, or vessel issues.
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Peripheral Angiography - Peripheral angiography checks blood vessels outside the heart for blockages causing pain or numbness.
Peripheral Angioplasty - Peripheral angioplasty treats blockages by inflating a balloon in arteries and placing a stent.
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Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV) – BMV is a procedure to widen a narrowed mitral valve, improving blood flow and relieving symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.
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Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) - An AICD is a device implanted under the skin to monitor and shock the heart, correcting dangerous rhythms.
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Non-Imaging Services:
• Electrocardiogram (Routine ECG)
• Treadmill Test (TMT)
• Holter Monitoring (Ambulatory ECG)
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) -
Imaging Services:
• Echocardiogram (ECHO)
• Transesophageal ECHO (TEE)
• Dobutamine Stress ECHO (DSE)
• Pediatric ECHO
• Cardiac CT (Angiogram)
Our Team of Experts
FAQs
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What are the most common risk factors for heart disease?Common risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
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How can I prevent heart diseases?Prevention strategies include a healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and managing blood pressure and cholesterol.
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What are the symptoms of a heart attack?Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, and pain radiating to the arm, neck, or jaw.
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How often should I have a heart check-up?Regular check-ups every 1-2 years for adults without risk factors, and more frequently for those with heart disease risks are advised.
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What is coronary artery disease (CAD), and how does it develop?CAD occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed by plaque build-up, leading to reduced blood flow.
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What should diabetics know about their heart health?Diabetics are at a higher risk for heart diseases; controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol is important.
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How does heart diseases affect children and young adults?
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What are arrhythmias, and how are they diagnosed?Arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats, diagnosed through ECG, Holter monitoring, or electrophysiological studies.
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What are congenital heart diseases, and how are they treated?These are structural heart defects present from birth. Treatments vary from monitoring to surgery or catheter- based interventions.
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What is an electrocardiogram (ECG), and what does it detect?An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart and can detect arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other abnormalities.
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What is an echocardiogram (ECHO), and how is used in diagnosis?An ECHO uses ultrasound to visualize heart structure and function, diagnosing valve diseases, heart failure, and more.
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What is a stress test, and when is it recommended?A stress test measures heart function during exercise, used to diagnose CAD and evaluate exercise tolerance.
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How is high blood pressure diagnosed and monitored?Blood pressure is measured using a cuff, with consistent readings above 130/80 mmHg indicating hypertension.
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What are lipid panels, and why are they important for heart health?Lipid panels measure cholesterol levels, crucial for assessing heart disease risk and guiding treatment.
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What is angioplasty, and when is it necessary?Angioplasty involves opening narrowed arteries with a balloon and stent, typically used in CAD to improve blood flow.