Centres Of Excellence
Institute Of Cardiac Sciences
Institute of Cardiac Sciences began on November 3, 2016, when the Department of Cardiology started functioning. Over the years, a large number of major procedures have been added, including primary balloon angioplasty and stenting, congenital device closures, pacemaker implantation, with state-of-the-art equipment at its disposal. This is a veritable testimony to the department’s growth.
Our Cardiology department offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for patients with coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and any other heart problems.
The Department of Cardiology has an integrated health care approach with a dedicated panel of Cardiologists who have a team to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to patients suffering from heart ailments.
Our team of doctors, nurses, technologists and other heart experts are there to ensure unparalleled excellence in patient care, education and research. State-of-the-heart-technology, including Hybrid Operating Suite, which is first of its kind in this region.
Our Interventional team is available round the clock to help patients with cardiac emergencies with primary and complex coronary angioplasties and stenting.
An emergency ambulance, fully equipped for acute coronary care is available. The department offers round-the-clock, 12-bedded Intensive Coronary Care unit.
Our cardiology program features expert physicians who diagnose and treat common and rare cardiac diseases. Some of these may include:
- Coronary artery disease
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Angina
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathies - dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Sudden death
- Valvular Heart disease
- Aortic and Mitral Stenosis
- TRAUMAAortic and Mitral Regurgitation
- Mixed valvular heart disease
- Inherited Heart Disease
Non-Invasive Cardiology Investigations and tests
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiography and contrast echocardiography
- Stress echocardiography.
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
- Exercise testing (treadmill)
- 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring)
We also run a community ECG programme with local GP practices to provide rapid ECG interpretation.
CATHLAB: State-of-the-art Flat Detector Philips Cathlab with high end software. Our cardiologists and the team provide expert treatment for cardiac disease. Following are some of them
Invasive Cardiology procedures includes
- Angiography (Coronary, Peripheral, Aortogram, Carotid and Cerebral)
- Cathstudy for congenital heart disease
- 24 X 7 Primary PCI services for acute coronary syndromes
- Angioplasty Including Complex Angioplasties like chronic total Occlusion
- Percutaneous Aortic , Mitral , Pulmonary and Tricuspid Valvotomies
- Peripheral angioplasty (Renal, subclavian, brachial, Iliac, Femoral and below the knee vessels)
- IVC filter, Local lysis for DVT and Pulmonary Embolectomy
- Septal ablation for HOCM
- Pediatric interventions- ASD, VSD, PDA device closure, Pulmonary balloon Valvotomy.
- Pacemaker implantation (Temporary, Permanent)
- ICDs and Combo device implantation
- Pericardiocentesis
- MAPCA Coil Embolisation
- Bronchial and Uterine Artery embolization
ICCU
- 12 bedded CCU with monitors / ventilators
- Specialized trained Nurses
The ICU is well equipped with intensivists and highly trained nursing staff round the clock. Bedside echocardiography, multichannel monitoring, including IABP (Intra Aortic Balloon Pump) facilities and sophisticated respirators are available.
The Cardiology Intensive Care Unit receives adult and elderly patients from the Emergency Room, transfers from other facilities, direct admissions from the Cardiology Clinic, cardiac procedural patients, intra-hospital transfers and ICU overflow. Patients also move from the Intensive Care Unit to the Cardiology Inpatient Unit, a 30-bed unit including intermediate care beds.
Common Diagnoses
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Arrhythmia management
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Unstable angina
- Heart catheterization
- Pacemaker placements and revisions also take place here
Typical Services, Treatments and Procedures
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic regimes
- Invasive physiologic monitoring such as arterial blood pressure, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery monitoring, cardiac output measurement and ECG monitoring including ST segment analysis
- Pre- and post-cardiac procedural care
- Administration of vasoactive and therapeutic medications
- Intermediate care, in which stable cardiac patients may have hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac output measurement
- Intra-aortic balloon pump support, ventilators, pacemakers, cooling catheters
- Arterial BP monitoring or non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
- Pulmonary artery catheter monitoring
- Cardiac output monitoring
- Sedation monitoring
Cardiothoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery
The Department of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at DSMCH treats people who have disorders of the heart, aorta and blood vessels, lungs and chest cavity. The centre is renowned for conducting precision cardiothoracic surgery in Mid Tamilnadu. The Cardiac surgeons perform sizeable number of cardiac and cardiovascular surgeries each year using state-of- the-art technology, including minimally cardiovascular invasive techniques.
At Department of Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, people benefit from experienced doctors who collaborate to determine the most appropriate care for each person. DSMCH has a Couple of the best cardiothoracic surgeons in Perambalur, Villupuram, Tanjavur, Tiruchirapalli and Madurai.
We Treat The Following Cardiothoracic Diseases:
- Valvular Insufficiency (Leaking or Regurgitation)
- Valvular Stenosis (Blocked or Narrowed Valves)
- Left Ventricular Aneurysm (Stretched Heart Muscle)
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (Stretched Aorta in Chest)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection (Bleeding in the Aorta Walls)
- Aorta Transaction
- Mediastinal Tumours
- Tracheal Stenosis
Faciliteis
- 2 Modernized and Well Equipped Operation Theaters
- 10 Bedded Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit.
- A Separate Intensivist
- Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- High Blood Pressure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Varicose Veins
DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College And Hospital is a world class institute, situated in 100 acres of land located at the national high way (No.45 Trichy – Chennai high way) at Siruvachur, Perambalur District
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04328 - 254 500 , 254 502 04328 - 254 505 18004252505
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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital Siruvachur, Perambalur– 621 113.