Cardiology

Cardiology is a medical branch concerned with diseases and disorders of the heart. It is related to the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions like congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, rhythm disorders, heart failure, and valvular heart disease. The subspecialty of cardiology covers cardiac electrophysiology, non-interventional cardiology, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology.

Cardiology at Prashant Hospital

Heart diseases like heart attacks, coronary artery diseases, congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease are the major causes of death among males and females across the globe.

Our cardiology team at Prashant Hospital, which is one of the best hospitals in North Bihar, has made pioneering developments in the field of cardiology treatments and procedures at an incredible pace with success over the past five years.

 

Risk Factors Involved in Causing Craniological Disorders

1. High blood pressure (hypertension)
2. High cholesterol (dyslipidemia)
3. Use of tobacco
4. Type 2 diabetes
5. Family history of heart disease
6. Excessive alcohol
7. Stress
8. Chronic kidney disease

Complications

Complications of heart disease includes

1. Heart failure: It is one of the top complications in cardiology. Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump the necessary blood to meet the body’s requirements.
2. Heart attack: A heart attack occurs when there is a blood clot in the vessel supplying the heart.
3. Stroke: The risks that cause heart disease may also result in ischemic stroke. This kind of stroke occurs when there is a blockage or narrow path in the arteries that connect to the brain.

Diagnosis

There are various tests used to diagnose heart disorders and diseases. Apart from blood tests and chest x-rays,

1. Electrocardiogram (ECG): An ECG is a fast and painless diagnosis that records the heart’s electrical signals. It also detects if the heart is beating too fast or too slowly.
2. Holter monitoring: A Holter monitor is a portable ECG system that’s put on for a day or more to analyse the heart’s function during the daily routine. This test can diagnose irregular heartbeats that aren’t traced during the usual ECG examination.
3. Echocardiogram: It is a noninvasive diagnosis that uses sound waves to frame detailed images of the heart while it is functioning. It shows the way the blood flows through the heart and heart valves. An echocardiogram can help determine whether the valve is narrow or leaking.
4. Coronary angiography: This test detects blockages in the heart's arteries. A lengthy, slim, and flexible tube (catheter) is inserted in the blood vessel, generally in the groyne or wrist, and adjusted towards the heart. The dye flows via the catheter towards the arteries in the heart. The dye helps the arteries show up more clearly in the X-ray images taken during the examination.

Treatments

The treatment choices differ based on the kind of heart disease and the individual, but certain common strategies include making lifestyle changes, taking medicines, and getting surgery.

The cardiologist will speak with the patient to finalise a suitable choice.

At times, side effects occur. If any such symptoms occur, a necessary medication review needs to be done with the consultation of a cardiologist.

Certain heart surgeries help relieve blockages and resolve heart problems when medications are ineffective. We host the best heart specialist in Patna to perform these surgeries and provide the best medication for all cardiological problems.

A few common types of surgery include

1. Coronary angioplasty: This procedure helps widen narrow or blocked coronary arteries. It is usually done along with the stent insertion, which is a wire-mesh tube that helps blood flow smoothly.
2. Device implantation: pacemakers, balloon catheters, and other devices aid in regulating the heartbeat and support managing the blood flow.