Overview
At Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH), our Cardiology Department is dedicated to providing top-tier cardiovascular care. Our exceptional team of highly skilled doctors, nurses, and technical staff, supported by state-of-the-art technology, ensures the delivery of high-quality, individualized care. Our integrated cardiovascular team offers personalized attention to guide patients through the diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of complex heart diseases.
Facilities
Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) Our 12-bedded Intensive Coronary Care Unit is fully equipped to investigate and treat all chronic and acute cardiac diseases. This high-care environment features a high nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring intensive monitoring and care.
Cath Lab We boast a Cath Lab with world-class facilities to treat all adult and pediatric cardiovascular diseases. Our institute operates a 24/7 acute myocardial infarction intervention (Primary PCI) program, supported by on-site interventional cardiologists, experienced technologists, and cardiac nurses.
Achievements
- Successfully implanted the world's smallest Leadless Pacemaker, a first in South Kerala, the second in Kerala, and the third in South India.
- Expertise in treating complex coronary lesions.
- Consistent application of advanced technology and globally accepted treatment guidelines to create cost-effective solutions in the treatment of heart diseases.
At BCMCH, our consistent effort is to apply advanced technology and globally accepted treatment guidelines to create cost-effective solutions in the treatment of heart diseases
Services
Outpatient Services
Our outpatient services are comprehensive and cater to various cardiac needs:
- Stress Test, Contrast Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echo: These tests help assess heart function and diagnose various heart conditions.
- 2D & 3D Echo, Cardiac Colour Doppler, Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TEE): Advanced imaging techniques to provide detailed views of the heart's structure and function.
- Ambulatory BP Monitoring and Holter: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rhythms over 24 hours or longer.
- Pediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Consultation & Echocardiography: Specialized consultations and echocardiograms for children and newborns.
- Heart Failure Clinic: Focused care for patients with heart failure, offering treatment plans to manage their condition effectively.
- Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Clinic (including checkups): Comprehensive care for patients with irregular heart rhythms and those with pacemakers.
Cath Lab Procedures
Our Cath Lab offers a range of advanced procedures:
- Coronary Angiogram and Angioplasty: Procedures to diagnose and treat blockages in the coronary arteries.
- Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR): Measures the pressure differences across a coronary artery stenosis to determine the need for treatment.
- IVUS and Rotablator: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and rotational atherectomy (Rotablator) for detailed imaging and treatment of arterial plaque.
- Right Heart Study: Assesses the function of the right side of the heart.
- Peripheral Angiography and Angioplasty: Diagnoses and treats blockages in the peripheral arteries.
- Electrophysiological Study and Radio Frequency Ablation (EPS + RFA): Diagnoses and treats abnormal heart rhythms.
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and ECMO: Provides mechanical circulatory support for critically ill patients.
- Leadless & Lead Permanent Pacemaker: Advanced pacemaker implantation techniques.
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT): Devices to prevent sudden cardiac death and treat heart failure, respectively.
Specialists
FAQ
When the blood vessels (called coronary arteries) which supply blood and oxygen to the heart are narrowed, it causes CAD, which can also cause a heart attack.
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Aerobic exercises for 20 -30 minutes daily, at least 3-4 times per week.
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Remember to warm up before your workout as well as a cool down after it.
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Gradually increase your activity level
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Yoga does have beneficial effects on the heart as well.
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Most importantly, talk to your doctor so that you do not overexert yourself.
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Chest pain or discomfort at the center of the chest
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Pain in the left arm and shoulder, neck, jaw or back
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Sweating
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Feeling of weakness or dizziness
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Difficulty in breathing
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Rapid heartbeat
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Nausea or vomiting
It depends on how many stents a person is having at one time. Usually for a standard stent procedure, some patients may go home the same day and some patients stay overnight. The recovery time really varies a lot, but some people will feel different and better immediately after.
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