Heart (Cardiology)

Our initial process begins with the basic heart diagnosis to identify the symptoms which will provide the basis information of the present and future care. Our cardiologists will advise preventive and therapeutic treatments, with the use of modern equipments and technology.

Non Invasive Diagnosis:

• Electrocardiography (ECG) investigates different types of heart diseases
• Exercise Stress Test (EST) monitors the ECG and blood pressure during exercises and the possible causes of the chest pain
• Echocardiography (Echo) uses ultrasounds to examine the heart and internal structures
• Exercise Stress Echo monitors the heart and the conditions of the muscles of the heart, before and after exercising
• Dynamic Electrocardiography (DCG) Holter monitor is an ECG that registers the heartbeat rate for 24 hours to determine whether the heartbeats are normal and for any indications for the causes of palpitation
• Dobutamine Stress Echo addresses the drug "Dobutamine" to increase heart beats to the ‘exercise’ level
• Transesophageal Echo used as an alternative when an echocardiography does not provide sufficient detailed information
• Tilt Table Test used for patients who experience a dysfunction at their autonomic nervous system which controls the heart
• Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)/Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is a simple non-invasive vascular screening test to assess arteriosclerosis by measuring the blood pressure on the arms and legs
• Carotid Duplex Scan evaluates the narrowing of the carotid vessel, by using ultrasound technology

Invasive Diagnosis:

• Cardiac Catheterisation is an invasive procedure that inserts a small tube into the body cavity to evaluate the condition of the heart valve and its vessels. It can also be used to determine if there is any stenosis or obstruction of the arteries which supply blood to heart muscles
• Electrophysiologic study – This involves flexible tubes (catheters) tipped with electrodes that are threaded through the blood vessels to a variety of points in the heart to determine the origin of abnormal electrical activity that causes the heartbeat to be too fast, too slow, or irregular

Imaging

• The 256-Slice Multi Detector CT Scan is the latest innovation of scanners, with advanced features, that effectively analyses and diagnoses the heart and coronary artery conditions
• Advantages of 256-slice multi-detector CT scan
  • Faster imaging time of just 0.27 seconds reduces radiation exposure by 30%
  • The images can be reconstructed by powerful computers to create strikingly clear and accurate three-dimensional images
  • Able to diagnose coronary artery stenosis
  • Reduced volume of iodinated contrast agent used
  • Able to provide accurate diagnosis for coronary artery disease in patients with heart rates over 70 beats per minute without beta blocker administration
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI - Intera Achieva 3.0 Telsa) provides a wide range of diagnosis and procedures by graphing extremely accurate, high-contrast images of internal organs. The MRI can help physicians to look closely at the structures and function of the heart and major blood vessels quickly and thoroughly without the risks associated with traditional and perhaps more invasive procedures. It is a safe, non-invasive procedure without radiation exposure

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