Vibhavadi Heart Center

Vibhavadi Heart Center

You only have one heart, so it is important to take care of it.

Heart disease can be caused by both genetic and external factors such as lifestyle and diet. We can prevent heart disease by taking care of ourselves, changing behaviors that are detrimental to our health, such as choosing healthy foods, controlling weight, and exercising regularly. However, if you have heart disease, you must seek treatment.

Currently, heart disease is the second leading cause of death after cancer. However, those who have heart disease can still have a good quality of life with proper care. "Taking care" plays a significant role in this.

The Vibhavadi Heart Center provides modern technology and medical tools, along with a team of specialized cardiovascular physicians in all branches, such as cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, rehabilitation physicians, and pediatric cardiologists. The center is available 24/7, and they emphasize the importance of regular health check-ups and seeking immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms of heart disease.

Providing services with modern medical technology and tools:

64-slice multidetector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) is a high-speed computed tomography machine used to examine the heart's blood vessels. The Somatom Sensation Cardiac64 is a widely accepted machine worldwide that can examine patients with a tendency towards heart disease, such as narrowed or blocked heart blood vessels, which can help in detecting heart muscle disease in patients without symptoms. This allows for timely prevention and treatment, and it is also an efficient CT machine capable of producing 64 images per rotation (360 degrees) with a rotation speed of just 0.33 seconds, making it the best machine for examining the heart due to the constant movement of the heart.

Cardiac catheterization is a method of examining and treating the heart using small catheters (approximately 2mm) inserted through red or black blood vessels from the femoral or arm area to the heart. Contrast dye is injected to:

• Examine the red blood vessels that supply the heart muscle (coronary angiography)
• Evaluate the condition of the left or right heart chamber
• Identify abnormal electrical activity of the heart
• Treat heart fluttering with balloons such as central mitral valve balloon dilation
• Close leaks or holes in the heart blood vessels without surgery using special instruments.

Coronary angiography is a medical procedure used to examine the blood vessels of the heart. A small catheter (about 2 mm in size) is inserted into the red blood vessels from the groin or arm and guided to the coronary arteries. Contrast dye is injected through the catheter to produce clear images of the coronary arteries, which help doctors identify areas of narrowing or blockage. If blockages are identified, the doctor may recommend a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting procedure. This involves inserting a small balloon-tipped catheter into the narrowed section of the artery and inflating the balloon to widen the artery. A small metal mesh stent may also be inserted to help keep the artery open. In some cases, a drill or a laser may be used to remove hardened plaque from the artery.

Echocardiography is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine the heart. It is used to diagnose and predict heart disease, as well as monitor the effectiveness of treatment for heart and blood vessel conditions. Echocardiography is effective because it can measure the size and function of the heart and its structures. The heart center has a 4D echocardiography machine that can diagnose and treat heart disease.

An exercise stress test is a medical procedure that assesses a patient's heart function while they exercise according to a pre-determined program, such as walking on a treadmill. The test is designed to identify conditions such as coronary artery disease, where blood flow to the beating heart is reduced or interrupted, and arrhythmias, which are irregular heartbeats that occur during exercise. This type of test is useful in diagnosing patients who experience chest pain.

A 24-hour ambulatory ECG recording is a test that monitors a patient's heart's electrical activity for 24 hours. A machine records the electrical activity while the patient goes about their daily activities, such as working or resting at home, without having to stay in a hospital. After 24 hours, the machine is removed, and the patient receives an analysis of the results from a physician. This test is useful for patients who experience occasional irregular heartbeats, fainting spells, dizziness, or other symptoms of heart disease.

A tilt table test is a specialized medical test that assesses patients who experience fainting spells due to a drop in blood pressure. The patient lies on a table that is tilted to simulate standing up. The test monitors the patient's heart rate and blood pressure while the table is tilted to see if these vital signs change significantly. The test is useful for diagnosing conditions such as vasovagal syncope, which is a common cause of fainting.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) helps diagnose conditions such as coronary artery disease, enlarged heart, abnormalities in blood electrolyte levels, etc. by examining the electrical activity of the heart.

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a combination of various processes including exercise and education to build strength and modify risk factors for coronary artery disease so that patients can maintain good physical and mental health in the long term.

The Vibhavadi Heart Center provides large-sized cardiac wards, experienced medical staff and nurses, state-of-the-art cardiac surgery equipment, and modern cardiac monitoring tools for patients with coronary artery disease. The center also provides high-quality care for critical care patients.

Conditions requiring treatment and care for the heart include hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, abnormal electrical impulses in the heart, heart failure, aortic aneurysm, and others.

If you have risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, smoking, frequent fainting, family history of heart disease, or are aware of your own risky behavior, don't take it lightly and seek medical attention to prevent the condition from escalating into "heart disease."