Cardiac Science

The Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Sciences at CK Birla Hospitals’ is considered as a Centre of Excellence for complete cardiac care. CK Birla Hospitals’ provide a comprehensive Cardiac Care facility manned with the best of Clinical talents. Comprising a highly qualified and experienced team of consultants with expertise in handling simple to complex cases, the team is well trained with paramedical and nursing staff, experienced technicians, and state-of-the-art technology. The Modular CTVS OT, the high-end ICCU, the latest and sophisticated Cath Lab and best of diagnostic equipment (ECG, ECHO, TMT HOLTER) provide the highest degree of precision to clinicians especially when it comes to performing various types of complex cardiac procedures.

 Cardiac Surgery

The department of Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgery at CHBH is equipped with advanced modular CTVS OT, which facilitates all types of basic to complex adult and pediatric surgical procedures. The hospitals’ maintain Zero Infection Policy in all Operation Theaters and Critical Care areas. The Cardiac Surgeons in the hospitals’ have immense experience in handling high-risk cardiac procedures.

Interventional Cardiology

The state-of-the-art Flat Panel Cath Lab, FD- Clarity 10, is capable of performing all forms of simple and complex Cardiac Interventions for all adult and pediatric patients. Interventional procedures performed here include

• Coronary Interventions­ Complex- Angioplasties, Emergency, (primary) Angioplasty FFR Rotational Atherectomy.
• Peripheral Intervention­ Carotid stenting, Aortic stent-grafts, Peripheral artery and venous disease management.
• Rhythm disorders- Pacemaker, lCD, CRT, CRTD, ILR, EP Study
• Structural Heart Disease- Device Closure-ASD, VSD, PDA Coarctation of Aorta stenting BPV, BMV
• Pediatric Cardiology- Cath study, Device closures

The department offers well-equipped Day Cath facilities, pre and post-Cath of international standards making the procedure a pleasant experience.

Non-Invasive Cardiology

The diagnostic equipment includes 3 Tesla MRI, 128 slice CT Angiography, two treadmill machines, 2 latest 2-D Color Doppler Echocardiography machines, Holter monitoring systems, Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring equipment and state of the art Pulmonary Function test lab. These advanced equipment ensure that the doctor gets a true picture of the problem followed by a comprehensive treatment plan.

The diagnostic tests offered at CKBH include Stress ECG, Transthoracic 2-D Echocardiography, 2-D Transesophageal Echocardiography, Exercise and Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography, Carotid Doppler, Peripheral Doppler (arterial and venous), Renal Doppler, PFT, Holter and Ambulatory BP monitoring.

Surgical Procedures

The Cardiac Anaesthesia team ensures the highest degree of comfort and successful outcomes in every Cardiac surgical procedure.

24 x 7 x 365 Days Chest Pain Centre

The 24-hour Chest Pain Clinic treats acute Myocardial Infractions (primary PCI). The Clinic is supported by a 24-hour functional Cath Lab, Onsite Cath Interventional Cardiologist, Cath Lab Nurse and technologist. This center is supported by an effective ambulance service for expedited and free transfer from within the city.