Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
Treatments & Procedures
We provide comprehensive treatment for all types diseases under one roof. Our highly experienced doctors supported by especially trained clinical staff, ensure the best care for you.
Advanced Technology & Facilities
Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
Aster Medcity offers world-class inpatient care to its patients, with the support of an award-winning team of Nurses, Therapists and Technicians.
Wards, double rooms, standard rooms, executive rooms, deluxe rooms presidential suites
Dedicated Cardiac ICU
Independent ICUs with a view that minimise chances of infection and ICU psychosis
Dedicated cardiac surgery suites
Advanced infection control facilities
State-of-the-art cardiac imaging
Aster Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences is first facility in Kerala to offer three cathlabs with a state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab / intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve estimate and rotablation. The comprehensive range of medical technology here includes:
Flat panel hybrid vascular biplane cathlab
Low radiation CLARITY cathlab
OR1 Karl Storz Fusion Integrated C Green OT certified surgical suites with autopilot anaesthesia and live sharing facility
Philips IntelliSpace Critical Care & Anaesthesia digital ICU
ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Philips EPIQ Echocardiography machines for 2D and live 3D imaging
Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiography with Doppler, Colour Doppler modalities
Dobutamine stress test for physically disabled patients
Intra-operative trans-oesophageal ECHO / Doppler / Colour-flow Doppler
Philips 256 Slice iCT scan
Wide Bore 3.0 Tesla MRI cardiac studies
Philips Astonish True Flight Select PET-CT with Time Of Flight technology
GE SPECT-CT Optima NM 640 Gamma Camera
The Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences at Aster Medcity offers a wide range of outpatient services for detection and treatment of complex heart diseases and disorders. This includes:
Cardiac structural/functional evaluation including advanced imaging
Heart Failure Clinic
Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinic
2D / Live 3D Echocardiography
Colour Doppler imaging
Tissue Doppler imaging
Strain Quantification
Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography including live 3D TEE
24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
24-hour ECG monitoring (Holter monitoring)
Cardiac stress tests including Tread Mill Test, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, Head Up Tilt Test (HUTT)
ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres With 22 Operating Rooms that are on par with some of the largest in the world, Aster Medcity, for the first time South India, introduces ORI Fusion Digital Integrated Operation Theatres using Karlstorz OR1 Fusion - Asia Pacific’s first complete digital integration system.
The integration enables real-time sharing of images, videos and medical reports, which not only facilitates virtual participation from any location in the world, but also helps the rest of the surgical team to monitor the patient closely during the operative procedure, much to the benefit and safety of the patient undergoing the surgery.
Aster Medcity is also the first surgical facility in the state to offer Robotic Surgery using high-precision da Vinci Surgery Robot.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a heart specialist do?
A heart specialist diagnoses and treats various heart problems. They use echocardiograms and stress tests to check your heart's health. They manage conditions such as blocked arteries, heart failure, and irregular heartbeats by recommending lifestyle changes and medications or performing procedures like angioplasty and surgeries.
What question you should ask a heart specialist
Ask about what specific lifestyle changes, like what to eat or how to exercise, can help your heart. You can also ask how the treatments, like medications or procedures, will affect your daily life and what side effects to expect.
What are the most common types of conditions that heart specialists treat?
Heart specialists treat a range of heart and valve disorders, including atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, and valve stenosis. They address issues causing symptoms like dizziness, swelling, and poor circulation, providing personalised care to improve heart health and overall well-being.
When should I consider seeing a heart specialist?
You should see a heart specialist if you have symptoms like persistent chest pain, shortness of breath, or feeling unusually tired. These could be signs of serious heart issues like coronary artery disease or heart failure.
How should I prepare for my first visit to heart specialist?
Before your first heart specialist appointment, list all your symptoms, even if they seem unrelated. Note the dates when they started. Bring your medical records, a list of current medications, and your family’s heart health history. Prepare questions about your condition and treatment options.
How does a heart specialist decide on a treatment plan?
A heart specialist in Kochi at Aster Medcity chooses a treatment plan by thoroughly examining you and performing tests to assess your heart's health. They also consider your age, level of activity, and any other health problems you have.
Will a heart specialist help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, a heart specialist in Kochi closely monitors how your body reacts to treatments and is proactive in addressing any side effects, such as swelling or digestive issues. They suggest lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, or switching medications to help alleviate these effects.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a heart specialist?
When seeing a heart specialist in Kochi at Aster Medcity for the first time, carry your personal health information, including a summary of your medical history, past surgeries, and any chronic conditions. Also, bring a list of symptoms you’ve been experiencing and any questions you have.
How do heart specialists decide if surgery is necessary?
Heart specialists in Kochi at Aster Medcity recommend heart surgery when symptoms like chest pain don’t improve with medication or lifestyle changes or if tests show severe blockages or heart defects that could lead to serious problems like a heart attack.
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