Cardiology

The heart is formed during the early days of foetal development in the womb, circulating blood, nutrients, molecular signals, and oxygen to the other developing rudimentary organs while continuing to grow and undergo complex changes. In fact, a foetal heartbeat is one of the earliest signs of a confirmed pregnancy.

The heart, which starts its work even before it is completely developed, does not stop until the death of the individual, but mankind in the 21st century is facing a cardiotoxic environment. As evident by the rise in cardiovascular diseases, the global death toll from cardiovascular diseases reached up to 14 million (1.4 crores) in the year 2000; in 2019, it reached 18 million (1.8 crores).

The Indian scenario presents a much bleaker situation. Studies demonstrated an increased tendency of cardiovascular diseases in Indians due to higher risk, early age of onset, and higher fatality, especially with higher premature deaths. The cardiology treatment in the Indian context requires not just the medical knowledge to detect and treat disease but also the arduous task of delving deeper into the patients’ lives to understand the origin of the disease.

The Department of Cardiology at Aura Hospitals, the best heart hospital in Hyderabad, encompasses comprehensive, non-invasive cardiology tests that focus on early detection, gaining a good head start in our fight against heart disease. Living up to the motto of “mindful beyond medicine,” the cardiologists at Aura Hospitals take up not just the treatment of cardiovascular disease but also the inculcation of patient-specific, customised risk-reversal lifestyle interventions that complement a superior quality of life through cardiac rehabilitation, setting a new standard of cardiac care.

The Expert Medical Treatment at Aura Hospitals

The cardiovascular disorders are often discrete, which is why cardiology cases such as acute myocardial infarction (insufficient blood supply impairing the heart muscle) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thickened heart muscle) can be commonly presented in previously asymptomatic patients. Also, in the case of symptomatic cases, most of the common cardiology diagnoses are present primarily with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, swelling of legs, palpitations, syncope, etc. At Aura Hospitals, the ever-alert cardiologists leave no stone unturned before ruling out all the other differential diagnoses from the presented cardiology symptoms, thus identifying the risk a patient is in and providing proper pharmacotherapeutic agents to prevent the occurrence of the disease.

The pharmacotherapy provided to the patient is based on the latest current guidelines regarding the contemporary use of all available cardiovascular medications. Strongly emphasising the scientific rationale behind the use of such therapies in cardiac disease, the cardiologists at Aura Hospitals discuss the role of drugs and provide the much necessary advice regarding every drug prescribed, especially in the elderly and patients experiencing pregnancy.

Primordial Prevention: The Patient-Centric Philosophy of Aura Hospitals

While it is not easy to change the mindset of patients towards committing to regular physical activity, diet, and proper weight maintenance, despite overwhelming research studies, the cardiologists at Aura Hospitals believe in the concept of “primordial” prevention (preventing risk factors from occurring in the first place) and take steps to execute it.

The concept of Aura Hospitals being patient-centric healthcare was initiated since its inception, as evidenced by the incorporation of process-orientated structural design. While this design has been evident in increasing the quality of care and reducing costs, in practice only a few hospitals have up till now opted for such a redesign, and Aura Hospitals is one of them.

In such process-based design, the structure is built around patient needs. The spacious hallways for aeration and lengthy windows for flooding of natural light are a part of the same process-based design, serving the patients in achieving their health back.

Since Aura Hospitals goes the extra mile to identify the patient in need of primordial prevention, thus constructing ideal cardiovascular health in its patients, Aura Hospitals has been quickly recognised as the best cardiology hospital in Hyderabad.

Facilities and advanced cardiology technology at Aura Hospitals

• Cardiac Imaging: Quality cardiac care depends on accurate and efficient diagnosis and assessment for delivering personalised cardiac care. Aura Hospitals employ sophisticated imaging technology that provides high-quality images. The imaging services available with us are 2D or 3D Echo, Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), 160-slice Cardiac CT, and 3 Tesla MRI. These technologies facilitate high-quality image acquisition at lower doses and in less time.
• Fractional Flow Reserve/IVUS/OCT: To analyse pressure differences distal to stenosis, this technique is employed, which helps determine the likelihood of impedance of blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a valuable diagnostic tool used in coronary catheterisation. IVUS/OCT, used for cardiac imaging, provides precision while performing complex coronary interventions.
• Cardiac ICU: The Cardiac ICU at Aura Hospitals is designed and equipped with the latest technologies, which influence overall patient outcomes in pre- and post-cardiac interventions. It facilitates the invasive monitoring of patients during their perioperative care. The dialysis facility in the Cardiac ICU at Aura Hospitals enables patient management with concomitant renal and cardiac issues to ensure improved chances of recovery.
• Preventive Cardiology: By identifying risk factors, cardiovascular disease and its complications can be managed effectively, ensuring healthy heart and blood vessels. The cardiologists at Aura Hospitals combine blood tests, heart monitoring, and imaging tests for effective cardiac screening of heart ailments.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation: Cardiac rehabilitation is crucial to enable recovery from cardiac events for patients. It is a process of care that begins in the hospital and continues after discharge. A collaborative effort is needed to facilitate mobility and cardiac fitness for patients. We educate our patients on lifestyle changes, exercise, and risk factor management post-discharge to significantly reduce mortality risk. At Aura Hospitals, we personalise and supervise post-surgery care, fostering a successful and swift recovery.