Cardiology Hospital in Ahmedabad | Open Heart Surgery

Comprehensive Cardiac Services

Cardiovascular Medicine: Our cardiology treatment unit addresses a spectrum of heart conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, heart attack, arrhythmias, and more. Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, our specialists develop personalized patient-centric treatment plans to manage and mitigate cardiovascular risks.
Cardiovascular Surgery: Our surgical team excels in procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repairs and replacements, and aortic surgeries. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, we aim to reduce recovery times and enhance patient outcomes.
Cardiac Electrophysiology: Specializing in the electrical functions of the heart, our electrophysiology unit offers advanced treatments for arrhythmias. The department also performs catheter ablation, device implantation, and more, ensuring optimal heart rhythm management.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): For patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure, our ECMO services provide critical support, serving as a bridge to recovery.

Specialized Cardiac Programs

Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery: Our dedicated pediatric unit addresses congenital and acquired heart conditions in children. Led by experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons, we offer interventions ranging from diagnostic evaluations to complex surgical procedures, ensuring comprehensive care for our youngest patients.
Heart Transplantation: Recognized for pioneering heart transplant surgery in Ahmedabad, our program integrates multidisciplinary expertise to provide seamless care from evaluation through post-transplant management, striving for improved survival rates and quality of life.
Heart Bypass and Open-Heart Surgery: Our surgical team is proficient in performing heart bypass and open heart surgery, addressing complex coronary artery diseases with a focus on patient safety and long-term success.

SOME ADVANCED CARDIAC PROCEDURES

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) allows medical professionals to internally examine blood vessels. It uses sound waves to detect any obstructions that may compromise blood circulation, and is also used to evaluate soft tissue. IVUS is a less invasive technique that uses small devices and advanced technology for assessments that are gentler on your body.
These small devices can take live images from the inside of the blood vessels and are typically used to examine the vessels close to the heart (coronary arteries). It can also examine other blood vessels.
A small tube (catheter) is used to reach and assess the tissues of blood vessels. A healthcare professional guides the catheter through a cut, usually located in the groin, to access the evaluation site.
The tip of the catheter consists of an ultrasound probe that generates high-frequency sound waves, which reflect off the walls of blood vessels, producing echoes. A computer transforms these sound waves into images in real time.
Benefits of IVUS:

It detects the presence of narrowed or blocked blood vessels.
It evaluates the degree of plaque accumulation within arteries (atherosclerosis) and other possible obstructions.
It assesses if further interventions, like coronary artery bypass surgery, are necessary.
It helps design and implement treatments that use a hollow mesh apparatus (stent) to keep the blood vessels open.

Rotablation
Rotablation angioplasty is a technique that uses a high-velocity, diamond-coated burr at the catheter's end to grind down tough, calcified plaque from arteries, especially in the coronary arteries. This method is applied when plaque is too calcified for conventional balloon angioplasty and seeks to re-establish blood circulation to the heart by conditioning the artery for a stent placement. It is a procedure with minimal invasiveness, generally conducted in a Cath Lab.
Procedure:
Local anaesthetic is given to the patient, then a catheter is placed into an artery, typically in the groin or arm, and it is then directed towards the obstruction using X-ray imaging. The unique, spinning burr is inserted via the catheter to break down the plaque, followed by balloon angioplasty and stent placement, which is usually done to fully expand and open the artery.
Patients typically remain in the hospital for one to two days for observation, and it is advised to take several days off before returning to regular activities. Intense activities should be postponed for roughly a month.
The recovery typically occurs faster than open heart surgery, and the prognosis is usually favourable; however, patients might need to use blood-thinning medication indefinitely and regularly follow up with their doctors.
TAVI & TAVR
TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) are minimally invasive techniques used to replace a constricted/narrowed aortic valve. Treatment avoids open heart surgery as the new valve is implanted through a catheter.
The aortic valve is responsible for regulating blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. If heart valves become rigid over time, there is a high chance that the patient has aortic valve stenosis. In that case, the heart works excessively to pump blood through this narrow opening of the valve to the rest of your body. This increases the chances of heart failure.
Procedure:
A thin tube called a catheter is inserted, often through an artery in the leg. The catheter transports the new, compressed valve to the heart. Once in place, the new valve is expanded by a balloon or the valve itself. After this, the new valve takes over the function of the old one and makes it easier for the blood to flow unobstructed throughout the body.
Benefits of TAVI and TAVR:

It is minimally invasive and does not require open heart surgery
The patient has a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery compared to conventional surgery
Symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and weariness can be relieved easily
It is often recommended and beneficial for individuals for whom open-heart surgery is too risky, owing to age or other health factors

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
MICS or Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery uses small incisions on the chest rather than the large cuts in traditional open heart surgery. It avoids cutting the breastbone and, as a result, there is less discomfort, fewer scars, a lower risk of infection, and quicker recovery. Common procedures include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement, and atrial septal defect closure.
Benefits of MICS:

Smaller incisions lead to reduced scarring
Patients feel less pain and require fewer harsh medicines.
Patients can return to routine activities sooner
Reduced risk of infection or other complications than to conventional open-heart surgery
MICS usually causes less blood loss during the operation

What conditions does it treat ?

Coronary artery disease (MICS CABG)
Heart valve disease, such as mitral or aortic valve problems
Atrial septal defects

Who is this for ?

Not all patients qualify for MICS
The surgeon will evaluate the patient’s specific disease, its extent, and any prior surgeries to determine whether the patient is suitable for MICS

At Zydus, being the best cardiology hospital in India, these advanced procedures are performed by our best cardiologists and CVTS surgeons in patients, delivering precise outcomes with better results.

Expert Cardiology Team

Our team comprises nationally acclaimed cardiologists and surgeons who have been instrumental in establishing our cardiac surgery department. Their collective expertise reinforces our reputation as the best heart surgery hospital, offering unparalleled care for patients across the country.

At Zydus Hospitals, our unwavering dedication to cardiac excellence ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care, solidifying our status as the best cardiology hospital in Ahmedabad.