Interventional
Interventional Cardiology is a non-surgical option which uses a catheter which is a small, flexible tube to repair damaged or weakened vessels, narrowed arteries, or other affected parts of the heart.
The main advantages of using this approach are the avoidance of the scars, pain, and long post-operative recovery associated with open heart surgery.
Procedures
PCI
It opens up a coronary artery to restore blood flow. PCI can be an emergency treatment or a scheduled procedure to treat chronically inadequate blood flow to the heart.
Balloon Angioplasty
A catheter with a balloon at its tip is guided up to the blocked artery, the balloon is inflated at the site of the blockage, stretching open the walls of the artery which improves blood flow to the heart
Atherectomy
It is a procedure which widens narrowed arteries by removing accumulated plaque, via catheter with a specialized tip. It is often done during a balloon angioplasty.
Stent Implantation
Stent is a small metal coil or mesh tube which may be placed in the artery to keep newly opened arteries from collapsing.
Intra – Aortic Balloon Pump
An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) helps your heart pump more blood. You may need it if your heart is unable to pump enough blood for your body.
Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
A small opening in the wall between the right and left upper chambers of the heart during fetal development, called the foramen ovale, which circulates blood from the mother to the baby. This opening normally closes during infancy. If it doesn't close, it's called a patent foramen ovale. Which recently can be closed without opening the heart via a catheter procedure.
Electric Cardioversion
Electric current produced via the cardioversion machine is used to reset the heart's rhythm back to normal sinus rhythm. The electric current is transmitted to with the help of pads which are sticked to chest wall.
"Dr. Sharath Reddy is the best cardiologist in Hyderabad. We underwent the heart treatment under him. We are very happy with the treatment."
I would like to thank Dr Sharath Reddy and his team for the excellent cardiac care and treatment provided to me. I have been given all the information and advice to lead my life in a comfortable way after the procedure. I can’t thank you enough for all your time, hard work, and patience. I truly appreciate your caring dedication.
My brother had severe dyspnoea (shortness of breath) and it was difficult for him to walk for even very small distances. He had severe pedal oedema (feet swelling) and was not able to do routine activities on his own. But after TAVI procedure he is able to breathe well and walk comfortably for small distances without any difficulty. Within a short time after the TAVI procedure he is performing his routine own activities. We are grateful to the cardiac team at Medicover Hospitals.
