CATH LAB
Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences has 4 Cardiac Catherization laboratories including a dedicated suite for Electrophysiology[EP] procedures.Our Labs are equipped with GE system[LCV+ ,Innova 2000 Innova 2100] and performing 7000 cases /year(average).
What is Cardiac Catheterization? Cardiac Catherization is a minimally invasive ,non surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease and irregularities of the heart's electrical system,other terms used to describe cardiac catheterization include coronary angiography,angiogram and cardiac cath.
Who perform cardiac catheterization? The Cardiac Catheterization team at Narayana Hrudayalaya includes a cardioloigst ,a specially trained registered nurse and an X-ray technologist skilled in cardiac studies(Cath lab technology) For Scheduling your case please contact the cardiac catheterization lab No - 9741306201.The nurse will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have .you also will be reminded not to eat for six hours before your test is scheduled
How Cardiac Catheterization is performed?
The procedure is performed by a cardiologist in a cardiac catheterization laboratory .It is equipped with special instruments used for cardiac procedures.These include video monitoring screens X- ray equipment,computers and other instruments.you will recieve a local anaesthetic and you will remain a wake during the procedure.your cardiologist will thread a long,narrow,flexible tube called a catheter through a blood vessel and carefully advance to your heart and its arteries,using x-ray guidance.A Contrast dye will be injected through the catheter into hearts blood vessels and chambers.The cardiologist will watch on the x ray monitor,the movement of the dye through your heart and coronary arteries to identify any areas of blockage or narrowing.
Recovery Following Cardiac Catheterization
After your procedure you will be taken to the recovery area where manual pressure will be applied to the catheter insertion site for about 15 - 20 mts to prevent bleeding and swelling.During recovery your vital signs and pulse will be checked frequently Fluids will be provided and you will be encouraged to drink so that the contrast dye can be flushed out of your system.your intra venous line may remain in and your bandage will be checked often.
Services available
Diagnostic catheterizations:
1)Adults and 2)Paediatrics
Interventional services
a)Ballon Valvuloplasties(BMV,BAV,BPV etc)
b)Ballon Angioplasties(coronary ,carotid,Renal etc)
c)Septal Defect Repain(ASD,VSD,PDA etc)
d)Aortic Stenting(Stent Graft for repair of Abdominal Aoric Aneurysm)
e)Electrophysiology procedures
1.Electrical cardioversion
2.Electrophysiological Studies(3D Mapping system Ensite)
3.Radio frequency Ablations
4.Pace maker Implantation
5.ICD[Implantable cardioverter Defebrillor]Implantiation
6.CRT
Special Procedures
1.Left Ventricular Assist Device(LVAD)
The left ventricle is the large,muscular chamber of the heart that pumps blood out to the body.A LVAD is a battery operated,mechanical pump type device thats implanted .It helps maintain the pumping ability of a heart that cant effectively work on its own.
This device is sometimes called a 'bridge to transplant'.People awaiting a heart transplant often must wait a long time before a suitable heart becomes available.During this wait,the patient's already weakened heart may deteriorate and become unable to pump enough blood to sustain life.An LVAD can help a weak heart and 'buytime' for the patient.
2.Slint Graft
For repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.NH is the one of the leading hospitals performing this procedure.
