About the Department
Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute., Mangaluru is a multi-specialty, state-of-the- art, one-stop centre for all medical disorders. Its Department of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic surgery remains committed to providing the highest quality cardiology services with skill and compassion using advanced medical technologies. Its capability in handling any kind of cardiac-related emergency is well known throughout South India. The department has a large reservoir of top interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons available 24XT. Committed to excellence & superior outcomes, Indiana has been a regional leader in cardiothoracic surgery & heartcare.
- • TAVI/TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement): Minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve using a catheter, usually inserted through the groin.
- • EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair): A minimally invasive procedure to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms using a stent graft inserted through blood vessels.
- • TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair): A similar procedure specifically designed for treating thoracic aortic aneurysms using a stent graft, also inserted through the vascular system.
- • TTVR (Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement): A minimally invasive approach to replace a malfunctioning tricuspid valve using catheter techniques.
- • TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement): A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased mitral valve via catheterization.
- • Radio-frequency Catheter Ablation: A minimally invasive procedure using heat to correct abnormal heart rhythms.
- • Cryoablation: A minimally invasive procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue or cells.
- • Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA): A new technique which uses high-power ultraviolet pulses delivered through a fiber optic catheter to vaporize thin tissue sections while minimizing damage to surrounding areas.
- • Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): A breakthrough method using sound waves to break up calcified plaque in arteries.
- • Rotablation Angioplasty: A unique technique that grinds away plaque in narrowed coronary arteries.
- • Carotid Angioplasty: Minimally invasive treatment that widens narrowed carotid arteries using a balloon catheter.
- • Radial Angioplasty: A minimally invasive procedure where a catheter is inserted through the radial artery in the wrist to access and treat blocked coronary arteries.
- • Peripheral Angioplasty & Stenting: A minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed or blocked arteries in the limbs, typically using a catheter to inflate a balloon (angioplasty) and then placing a stent to keep the artery open, improving blood flow and reducing symptoms like pain or cramping.
- • Complex Coronary Angioplasty: Advanced techniques used to open blocked arteries in challenging cases, often involving multiple lesions or bifurcations.
- • Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Surgical intervention to repair an aneurysm in the aorta, preventing rupture and potential life-threatening complications.
- • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Specialized surgical procedures to treat congenital or acquired heart conditions in children.
- • AICD Implantation: Implantation of an Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator to monitor and correct life-threatening arrhythmias.
- • CRTD & CRTP Implantation: Implantation of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRTD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemakers (CRTP) to improve heart function in patients with heart failure.
- • Orbital Atherectomy (OA): A procedure that uses a diamond-coated burr to modify calcified plaque in coronary arteries before a stent is implanted.
- • Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: A surgical technique that creates a pattern of scars in the heart to disrupt abnormal electrical signals, helping restore normal rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation.
- • PDA Device Closure: A procedure to close a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using a device, preventing abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
- • Electrophysiology (EP): Precise assessment of electrical activity in the heart.
- • Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS): Advanced imaging to visualize arterial conditions.
- • Cardio MEMS HF System: Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure for early heart failure detection.
- • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): High-resolution imaging for coronary artery evaluation.
- • FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve): A diagnostic procedure that measures blood flow and pressure in coronary arteries to determine the severity of blockages.
- • 3D Mapping: Advanced technology that creates detailed, three-dimensional images of the heart's electrical activity, aiding in precise diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias.
- • 3D Echocardiogram: An imaging technique that provides three-dimensional views of the heart, allowing for enhanced visualization of cardiac structures and function.
- • MitraClip: A device used in a minimally invasive procedure to repair a leaking mitral valve by clipping the valve leaflets together.
