Cardiac Sciences

Sarvodaya’s Centre for Cardiac Sciences offers a comprehensive range of cardiac services for maintaing good heart health by some of the best heart specialists, including: 

• Diagnostic tests for heart conditions
• Cardiac interventions, such as angioplasty and stent placement 
• Electrophysiology services for heart rhythm disorders
• Open-heart surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries and heart valve repair
• Paediatric Cardiac surgeries for congenital heart defects, heart hole surgeries, ASD, VSD PDA Closure, heart valve repair surgeries and more.
• Cardiac rehabilitation programs for post-procedure recovery and heart health improvement.

People may experience different signs before a heart attack, but some of the common symptoms or signs of a heart attack include:

1. Chest Pain or Discomfort: A feeling of pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the centre or left side of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.
2. Shortness of Breath: This can occur with or without chest discomfort and might happen while at rest or with minimal physical activity.
3. Pain in Areas of the Upper Body: Pain or discomfort that might or might not spread to the shoulders, arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
4. Cold Sweat: Suddenly breaking out in a cold sweat for no apparent reason can be a sign of a heart attack.
5. Nausea or Vomiting: Some people may feel nauseous or vomit during a heart attack.
6. Light-headedness or Dizziness: Some may feel chest pain or shortness of breath alone.
7. Fatigue: Unusual or extreme fatigue, especially new, can be an early warning sign of a heart attack.

Seek medical attention immediately at the leading heart hospitals, like Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad and Greater Noida West if you or someone else is experiencing these symptoms and get timely treatment. Early treatment can save lives and reduce the extent of heart damage.

Unlike open heart surgeries that require a big incision in the chest, minimally invasive surgeries are performed through a small incision in the skin. The less invasive procedures yield superior results with quicker recoveries, lower risks, and shorter hospital stays. Sarvodaya’s Cardiac Centre houses some of the best cardiac surgeons in Faridabad and Delhi NCR who perform many types of Complex Minimally Invasive Cardiac procedures on adults and children like MICS- MVR (Mitral Valve Replacement), Arterial Switch, Aortic Valve Repair and more.

Sarvodaya’s Cardiac Sciences Centre houses advanced diagnostic modalities and a state-of-the-art CATH lab that facilitates high-end cardiac investigations like:

• Coronary Angiography
• Renal/Peripheral Angiography
• Electrocardiography
• Echocardiography
• Trans Esophageal Echo (TEE)
• Stress Echo
• Holter Monitoring
• Ambulatory BP Monitoring
• Ankle Brachial Index
• Vascular Color Doppler
• Head-Up Tilt Table (HUTT) Test
• Foetal Echocardiography 
• Paediatric Echocardiography 
• Pre-operative Diagnosis 

Some of the non-invasive cardiology techniques for the detection and diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases are: 

• Electrocardiography (ECG): This test records the electrical activity of the heart and can help diagnose abnormal heart rhythms, damage to the heart muscle, and other cardiac abnormalities.
• Echocardiography: This test uses sound waves to create images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood vessels. It can help diagnose heart diseases such as valve problems, heart failure, and congenital heart defects.
• Holter Monitoring: It records the heart's activity over 24 hours to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms.
• Stress Testing: It measures the heart's response to physical exertion or medication to diagnose coronary artery disease and other heart problems.
• Cardiac CT and MRI Scans: These imaging tests use X-rays or magnetic fields to produce detailed images of the heart and blood vessels to diagnose heart diseases.

There are several risk factors associated with Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) which can be categorised into modifiable and non-modifiable factors:

Modifiable Risk Factors of Heart Diseases:

1. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Consistently high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and heart muscles. It can become fatal and lead to a heart attack. Consult with the best cardiologist for your heart health and get timely solutions.
2. High Cholesterol: Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol can lead to the buildup of plaques in arteries and can lead to catastrophic results. Boosting good cholesterol is important for good heart health. 
3. Smoking: Tobacco use damages blood vessels, reduces oxygen in the blood, and increases blood pressure.
4. Physical Inactivity: A sedentary lifestyle contributes to obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
5. Poor Diet: Diets high in saturated fats, trans fats, salt, and sugar can increase the risk of CVD.
6. Obesity: Excess body weight, especially around the abdomen, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
7. Diabetes: Poorly controlled blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and nerves controlling the heart.
8. Excessive Alcohol Consumption: Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure and contribute to heart failure.
9. Stress: Chronic stress may contribute to heart disease by increasing blood pressure and leading to unhealthy coping mechanisms like overeating or smoking.
10. Poor Sleep: Lack of quality sleep can increase the risk of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.

Non-Modifiable Risk Factors of Heart Diseases:

1. Age: The risk of cardiovascular diseases increases with age.
2. Gender: Men are generally at higher risk for CVD at a younger age compared to women, though the risk for women increases and may surpass that for men after menopause.
3. Family History: A family history of heart disease increases an individual's risk.
4. Ethnicity: Certain ethnic groups have higher risks of cardiovascular diseases due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. For example, South Asians are at higher risk for heart disease.

Often, a combination of these risk factors contributes to the overall risk of cardiovascular diseases. Managing and modifying lifestyle-related risk factors can significantly reduce the risk of developing CVD. Regular check-ups at the best heart hospitals like Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad and Delhi NCR can help identify and manage these risk factors effectively.