The Beat of Life
The heart is an essential organ that we mistreat everyday and the world of medicine is doing all it cant to keep up. What love is to life, the heart is to the body. Hence, at Global Hospitals, innovation and implementation in the field of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic medicine are top priority.
It is organ that delivers lofe to our bodies; it enables our very existence and never rests. While we may not completely appreciate what our hearts do for us till it's too late, there are people out there whose only purpose in life is to help our hearts beat better.
Surgery, innovation and a bit of adventure are absolute essentials for the lives of the doctors at Global Hospital and Health City's budding Advanced Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute. Dedicated to the detection, management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, the committed team here is made up of the most qualified eardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists and physiotherapists. Supplemented with wound infrastructure, cutting edge facilities, a dedicated cardiac care unit and improved diagnostic tools, Global is the one stop shop for all cardiac problems. Chief Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Madhu Sankar emphasizes "The fact that every tool treatment . "Dr. V.K.G.Rajasekar, Chiefr Cardilogist adds, "Global has generation next, state of the art cardiac Catheterization suite which is just next to the state of the art Cardiac OT, CCU, CT, ICU and emergency medicine all in one complex, In emergency heart attack situations, this matters."
At Global Hospitals, everyday is about reaching the limit and then taking one step further. Bypass surgery, valve replacement surgeries and angioplasties are almost run of the mill. The sheer volume of these surgeries being performed common place. But there are several areas of cardiothoracic medicine and surgery that require ateention and pioneering efforts.
One such condition is the case of surgery to rectify Atrial Fibrillation, which is one of the most common forms of cardiac arrhythmia. Treatment for the same has been cumbersome and unsuccessful and recent advancements in this area have begun to contribute positively to the prognosis of those who suffer from this condition. Another area of innovation is that of Stem Cell research and therapy to deliver a more wholesome life to the patients diagnosed with heart failure.
As Dr. Madhu Sankar puts it, "40 to 50% of patients diagnosed with heart failure do not survive for more than a year. Stem Cell treatment will add to the quality and survival benefits of the lives of those diagnosed with heart failure and this is important."
While the academic implications of these advancements is a given, actual implementation is what matters at Global. The doctors here have complete confidence that almost all cardio and vascular ailments can be addressed and resolved. Dr. Rajasekar says "Global started receiving lots of international patients due to the anailability of percutaneous endovascular intervention. A significant number of patients who have presented with life threatening heart attacks, have immediately undergone this procedure. Whatever the latest technology available in the world, we make it available here and our aim is to see this silent killer completely rooted out of our society." And creating awareness is also essential to this end. As patients suffering from heart diseases get younger, Dr. Madhu Sankar feels that the cause behind this is supplemented with the fast food culture contribute primarily to poor heart health."
The field of cardiac medicine is highly advanced to say the least and India's cardiothoracic surgeons are among the world's best. But what truly sets a doctor apart is that elusive factor, which propels a man or woman to go beyond the call of duty. And Dr. Madhu Sankar is one such person. He was the first in the country to transport a donor heart on a commercial airline in order to perform a heart transplant. An achievement that he isn't bashful about and one he will not hesitate to repeat.
At Global Hospitals, the infrastructure and facilities available speak loud and clear for the level of proficiency at their Advanced Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute. But perhaps, one thing that is not too evident is the talent and the commitment of the doctors that are the heartbeat of this hospital and they are available 24/7 to handle all emergencies, Just a dial away - 24242424.
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