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Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, is among the top-ranked heart hospitals in India and prioritises providing high-quality cardiac care to patients. With top cardiologists and skilled support personnel, we use state-of-the-art equipment and embrace medical advancements. We also offer cardiac rehabilitation programs to promote long-term well-being, enabling patients to grow stronger and improve their functional abilities.
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Why Manipal?
Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, is among the leading hospitals for treating heart-related diseases. Be it any sudden cardiac emergency or the diagnosis and treatment of any underlying condition, Manipal Hospitals is always at your disposal to provide comprehensive care. With our world-class cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists, and skilled nursing staff, we endeavour to provide the best possible diagnosis and treatment for your heart disease. Manipal Hospitals has a proven track record of achievements in the successful surgical and non-surgical treatment of cardiac issues. We understand that cardiac diseases require long-term care, and hence, we at Manipal Hospitals are committed to delivering you the best treatment, regular follow-ups, and expert counselling to aid you in your journey of wellness.
Consult the best heart specialists at our Cardiology Hospital in Kolkata for the treatment and care for heart issues.
Treatment & Procedures
Commonly known as bypass surgery, this is a procedure done to restore blood flow in a narrow or blocked artery. The procedure is an open heart surgery that requires a large incision to be made to access the chest cavity. The surgeon takes out a blood vessel from one part of your body and uses to divert blood flow away from the blocked coronary artery…
A Holter monitor is a small, wearable, ambulatory electrocardiography device that keeps track of heart rhythms and records all heartbeats.
An ECG or Electrocardiogram is a simple, non-invasive procedure that records heart rate and its rhythms. ECG is done to look or check for known heart conditions or how healthy the heart is before or after surgery.
An X-ray imaging test is done to see if there are any restrictions in blood flow going to your heart. This is the most common test to help doctors diagnose heart conditions. During coronary angiography, a small catheter or tube is inserted through the skin into an artery in the groin or the Hand. Through a special x-ray viewing instrument, the catheter…
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.
TMT or Tread Mill Test or Stress Test or Exercise Test measures how well the heart works when it is beating fast and working hard. A stress test helps doctors see if the heart is getting enough blood during these times.
Coronary angioplasty is routinely done to open clogged heart arteries. It can improve symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Angioplasty is also often used during a heart attack to quickly open a blocked artery and reduce the amount of damage to your heart. It involves inserting and inflating a tiny balloon into the spot where your artery…
A cardiac device helps control irregular heartbeats to protect against heart rhythm disorders. One of the most commonly used cardiac devices is a pacemaker, which produces electrical stimuli to the heart to help it maintain rhythm. An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is used to assist the heart's ventricles to restore their capacity after…
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries allowing unobstructed blood flow to the heart. This procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and uses X-ray to help the cardiologist view the site of your blocked artery. An intravenous (IV) line will be inserted in your arm and you will…
Manipal Hospitals’ Cardiac Unit boasts of futuristic diagnostic and testing machinery that combines advanced technology and high precision tools to present the most complex of cases with accuracy. Typical cardiac tests reveal the extent of the damage done to the coronary arteries, helping our cardiologists to plan the appropriate and most effective…
The treatment of heart disorders in children requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
An electrophysiology test reveals how electrical signals move through your heart. When these signals show normal movements, your heartbeat is regular. When these signals are abnormal, your heartbeat is irregular and this is called an arrhythmia. Radiofrequency ablation (RA) is the procedure to treat some types of arrhythmias. Together it takes about…
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) The aortic valve controls the blood flow from your heart to the rest of the organs. TAVI is a minimal invasive procedure to replace your damaged or diseased aortic valve with a new man-made one using a narrow tube called a catheter. This is inserted into a large blood vessel in your groin or chest.
Using specialized cardiac MRI's, a cardiologist evaluates hemodynamic changes in the body to identify congenital heart disease. Identifying congenital heart defects at an early stage is crucial to improving the life expectancy and quality of life of patients.
The mitral valve is a valve with two flaps in the heart that lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Sometimes, the valves don't open or close properly, disrupting the blood flow through your heart to your body and also causes blood to leak backward to the left atrium. The valve may also be narrowed. Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty is a procedure…
The heart’s two lower chambers are the ventricles and the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs. It connects to the pulmonary artery, the main blood vessel leading to the lungs. Between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery is the pulmonary valve, one of the heart’s four valves. In a normal heart, the pulmonary valve opens fully when the…
For children suffering from narrowing or blockage in the aortic valve, the best treatment option is balloon dilation. The treatment is minimally invasive, reducing the discomfort and recovery time for the patient. A deflated balloon is attached to a thin tube known as a catheter which is navigated to the narrowed artery, where it is inflated, opening…
VSD is a hole in the wall called septum, separating the two lower chambers of the heart. In a normal heart, only the left side pumps blood to the body, and the right side to the lungs. With an abnormal opening between the ventricles, a large amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood from the heart's left side is pushed through the hole into the right side.…
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) Congenital heart disorders are the most common type of birth defect. These can range from simple ones with no symptoms to complex types which are severe and life-threatening such as a hole in the heart that causes blood from the left and right sides of the heart to mix, or even a narrowed valve that blocks blood…
PDA is an unclosed hole in the aorta, the main artery that carries blood away from your heart. In a normal heart, its left side pumps blood only to the body while the right pumps blood to the lungs. If you have PDA, extra blood gets pumped from your body artery or aorta into the lung (pulmonary) arteries. If the PDA is large, the extra blood being…
This condition occurs when arteries and veins have abnormal connections between them. Pulmonary AVMs act as direct conduits between the pulmonary artery and the pulmonary vein, which reduces blood oxygen levels, and also allows clots and bacteria to bypass the normal filtration process of the lung capillaries. Pulmonary AVMs are prone to rupturing,…
The automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) is a tiny electronic device that is implanted in the chest to prevent sudden death from cardiac arrest caused due to fast heart rhythms called tachycardias. The surgery involves inserting insulated wires into the veins near your collarbone and moving them through X-ray images, to your heart.…
CRT is prescribed for patients with heart failure or arrhythmia (irregular heart beat). There are two types of CRT devices – one is the biventricular pacemaker and the other is the same device which includes a built-in implantable cardioverter defibrillator and is called a cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D).
Knowing your baby is growing normally and safely in your womb is one of the happiest phases for a mother-to-be. Routine tests for you and your baby can ensure all is going well. If your gynaecologist detects an abnormal heart beat or any other conditions in the foetus, she may recommend a foetal echocardiogram.
Manipal Hospitals, a reputable heart hospital in India, is committed to providing high-quality cardiac care services through a team of experienced cardiologists and a highly-trained support staff. The hospital embraces the latest medical advancements and employs cutting-edge technology to ensure patients receive world-class care and the best possible outcomes. Manipal Hospitals also offers cardiac rehabilitation programs to empower patients to regain strength, enhance functional capacity, and minimise the risk of future complications
Facilities & Services
Manipal Hospitals Broadway treats a spectrum of cardiovascular and related conditions, including angina, high cholesterol, heart failure, sudden cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias. Manipal Hospitals are known for their clinical excellence, advanced technology, personalised treatment plans, compassionate care, multidisciplinary team, and commitment to research and innovation, making them the destination for the cure of heart diseases.
FAQ's
Numerous years of research have demonstrated a strong correlation between cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease. People with high cholesterol levels are more prone to develop cardiovascular diseases. To determine your risk of heart disease, your doctor may order a lipid profile, which measures the amounts of triglycerides, HDL (good cholesterol), and LDL (bad cholesterol) in your blood.
Based on your symptoms, cardiologists can perform a few more tests to see how well your heart is working, recommend medication, and give you advice on how to start exercising and eating more healty. A cardiologist will examine you physically and discuss with you about your symptoms, past medical conditions, and family history.
Reducing the amount of trans and saturated fats in your diet is the most effective way to decrease cholesterol. Limiting high-fat meats, selecting nonfat or low-fat dairy products, and staying away from butter and margarine all contribute to maintaining normal cholesterol levels.
Furthermore, a diet rich in fibre-especially soluble fibre can dramatically reduce cholesterol levels. Losing weight can also play a significant role in your total cholesterol-lowering plan, which should also keep your triglycerides low.
You may still be at risk for heart disease even with low total cholesterol, particularly if there is a family history of vascular illness that appears in childhood.
If you have metabolic syndrome, which is characterised by three or more of the following, your risk also rises:
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Belly fat, is defined as having a waist measurement of more than 34 inches for women and more than 40 inches for men.
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Triglycerides over 150, blood pressure over 130/85, and HDL under 50 in women and under 40 in men.
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Elevated levels of blood sugar.
Although some research shows that green tea helps lower triglyceride levels, it's crucial to keep in mind that green tea contains caffeine, just like other caffeinated beverages. Excessive use of green tea might result in symptoms including headaches, nausea, jitters, anxiety, an elevated heart rate, and difficulty falling asleep.
Heart disease and elevated blood pressure are associated with insomnia. Inadequate sleep might eventually result in heart-harming behaviours such as elevated stress levels, reduced inclination towards physical activity, and harmful dietary selections. Hence maintain a good sleeping schedule to avoid the risk of developing heart-related diseases.
You can take little breaks during the day even if you have to spend them in front of a computer. You do not need to substitute working out for sitting. Light exercise during the day has advantages. Try to get up and move around for two minutes for every 1-2 hours of sitting down.
The following are among the commonly disregarded silent warning indicators of a heart attack:
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Unknown tiredness
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Indigestion
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Symptoms similar to the flu
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Having the sensation of having pulled a muscle in your upper back or chest
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Pain in the arms, upper back, or jaw
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Pain that is developing frequently, irregularly, or at random times, which radiates from the chest to your back
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Breathlessness
With the most advanced diagnostic equipment and treatment options available, we are committed to providing you the best treatment by our team of expert cardiologists, technical staff, nurses and patient educators.
One of the biggest risk factors is having a family history of a first-degree relative—your mother, father, or sibling—having a heart attack before the age of 65 for women and 55 for men for experiencing a stroke or heart disease.
To book an appointment at Manipal Hospitals, Cardiology Department in Broadway, Kolkata, please contact the hospital via phone or our official website.
Our superlative cardiac experts handle the most delicate of cardiac cases across all ages in cardiac care. Consult our cardiologists in Kolkata for the best treatment at Manipal Hospitals.
