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BLK Heart Centre

BLK SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL OFFERSWORLD CLASS TREATMENT FOR HEART CARETreating thousands of patients from around the world every year, BLK Heart Centre has been finding the best solutions for your heart

BLK HEART Centre is one of the most comprehensive centres for heart diseases in India.

The Centre has adopted the most modern multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and managment of heart diseases at par with International hospitals such as Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins, to name a few.

BLK Heart Centre is one of the most specialised advanced centres in India. The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide you a comprehensive range of diagnostic

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and therapeutic services. Our dedicated team of heart specialists is internationally recognised for its pioneering work in a wide range of cardiac procedures.

The Heart Centre offers you a range of world-class treatments and services all under one roof: from Diagnostic Non-invasive Cardiology, Nuclear Scans, PET Scan and CT Imaging to top-class Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology and Neuro Interventional services, including the full range of Cardiac and Vascular Surgeries.

Our team of experts is internationally recognised for their pioneering work in the field of Total Arterial Grafting, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Complex Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Surgery for Aneurysm including Endovascular and Hybrid procedures, Interventional Cardiac procedures of all kinds − from Electrophysiology and Coronary Angioplasty to Interventions for correction of congenital anomalies.

Our Heart Failure program is one of the most advanced programs in the Country with some of the best Cardiac Surgeons & Cardiologists in the field. Having facilities from Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and Heart Transplant.

We also run a robust Aortic Valve program which includes management of valve with conventional Aortic Valve Replacement, Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Our dedicated team has performed more than 25000 Interventional procedures, ranging from complex Angioplasty Rotablation and Device Implantation to Endovascular and Congenital Heart procedures. We have a combined team experience of over 25000 Cardiac Surgeries, more than 4000 Total Arterial Grafting and over 4000 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries.

• Largest private sector hospital in Delhi, India

• Spread over 6,50,000 sq. ft.• 650-bed capacity | 125 critical care

beds | 17 state-of-the-art modular operation theatres

• 1500 healthcare providers | 150 globally renowned super specialists | 300 medical experts

• Asia’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Centre

• Asia Pacific’s first Cyber-knife VSI• City’s first dedicated Neuro

Vascular Biplane Cath Lab• 100 Liver Transplants | 270

Kidney Transplants | 850 Bone Marrow Transplants | 750 Neuro-endovascular Therapeutic Procedures | Robust program for Heart Transplant

• Accredited by NABH & NABL for high quality patient care

Dr. Ajay KaulChairman & HOD Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryBLK Heart CentreBLK Super Speciality Hospital

Our other Centres: Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant | Cancer Centre | Centre for Child Health | Centre for Critical Care | Centre for Digestive & Liver Diseases Centre for Neurosciences | Centre for Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction & Spine Surgery | Centre for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery | Centre for Renal Sciences & Kidney Transplant

24 Hour helpline: 011-3040 3040 | Emergency: 011-3065 3030 | For more information contact: 9212777777, 8882341220 | www.blkhospital.com

Heart Surgery

Coronary Arteries Bypass Surgery

A surgical procedure which restores normal blood flow to an obstructed coronary artery.

With a vast experience of over 25000 Cardiac Operations and over 4000 Total Arterial Bypass Operations (BIMA), we are using Arterial Grafts in almost 85% of our patients with no cuts on legs.

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)

At BLK Heart Centre, we perform almost all types of adult Cardiac Operations using

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS). Advantages of MICS:• Small thoracotomy incision • Less pain • Less risk of infection • Reduced ICE and shorter hospital stay • Improved post-operative pulmonary function • Improved cosmetic results • Improved quality of life

Heart Failure and Heart Transplant

Our ‘Heart Team’ approach to patients of heart failure offers the best long-term solution to a terminal condition, which has poor prognosis if not managed by experts.

We not only have vast experience and world-class infrastructure, but also advanced facilities

that help provide modern medical treatment. To deliver the finest care to patients, we also have experienced Cardiologists and Surgeons who treat them with ICD, conduct Cardiac Resynchronization Therapies, and perform LVAD and Heart Transplants with precision.

Aortic Surgery

There are various ways to treat Aortic diseases. With the team of Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists, we customise our management of patients with complex Aneurysm. Various investigations like 2D Echocardiography, CT Angiography and Cardiac Catheterization are available at the Centre. We have one of the best results of hybrid treatment for Aneurysm,

which minimises the incision and reduces operative time with quick recovery.

Surgery for Valvular Diseases

There are various ways in which a Valvular Lesion can be treated. Our surgical team at the BLK Heart Centre has some of the best Valve Surgeons who are experts in Valve Repair Surgery with very positive results. This can be combined with Minimal Access Surgery to get the best results for you. The other option includes Valve Replacement. If the patient has associated Atrial Fibrillation, a Maze procedure can be performed along with Valve Surgery to give maximum benefit.

Cardiology

THE DIVISION OF Cardiology at BLK Heart Centre offers the latest innovations in

Cardiac Care and Clinical Therapies. Our advanced tests and procedures help us in making accurate diagnosis and develop a personalised treatment plan for you.

We provide services for all heart problems such as Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Rhythm Disorder and Heart Failure.

To provide you the best possible care, our Cardiologists use a broad range of treatment options. They also work very closely with our team of Cardiovascular Surgeons, should surgery be your preferred treatment of choice.

Clinical Cardiology

The dedicated Cardiac OPD facility offers you the highest standard of professional medical care and services for all types of heart diseases. Here, you will be in the expert hands of experienced Interventional Cardiologists, while highly qualified nurses and technicians will look after you with the most advanced equipment and technology available.

Our specialised Cardiac Clinics offer you an extensive range of cardiac services supported by the latest in cardiac technology, team of highly skilled medical experts and allied health professionals. The various specialised Cardiac Clinics committed to support and

serve you at the Heart Centre are:• Chest Pain Clinic• Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Clinic• Hypertension Clinic• Heart Failure Clinic• Valve Heart Disease Clinic• PH (Pulmonary Hypertension) Clinic

Critical Care Cardiology

Critical Care Cardiology is a well-equipped 24-bed Intensive Coronary Care Unit, staffed with trained medical experts who provide round-the-clock

multidisciplinary, comprehensive care to the patients suffering from critical heart diseases. To give you complete peace of mind, the unit is equipped with world-class, technologically advanced monitoring equipment and certified staff to administer emergency services 24x7.

What is a heart attack?Lack of blood supply to the muscles of heart due to blockage (cholesterol deposit) in the coronary arteries lead to a heart attack.

What causes a heart attack?When a fat-like substance called plaque ruptures and blocks the coronary artery with a blood clot, heart attack ensues leading sometimes to catastrophic consequences like sudden death or disability.

What are the symptoms of a heart attack?Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the centre of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes. This is usually a crushing pain, which may move towards your jaw or to your arms, most commonly on the left side. The pain is not relieved by resting and is usually prolonged for over 20 minutes. Heart attack pain can sometimes feel like indigestion or heartburn. Shortness of breath can also be a symptom along with the discomfort.Other symptoms may include, breaking out in cold sweat, having nausea and vomiting, or feeling light-headed or dizzy. In some cases, symptoms vary, and some people may have no symptoms at all.

How to Recognise a Heart Attack

Who are at a greater risk of having a heart attack?The following are at a greater risk of having a heart attack:• A chain smoker • A man above 45 years or a

woman above 55 years• A person having a family

history of early heart disease • A person having a personal

history of angina or previous heart attack

• A person who has undergone a heart procedure, such as Angioplasty or Heart Bypass

• A person who is obese and physically inactive

• A person who has high blood pressure/ high cholesterol or diabetes

What can I do to lower my risk of having a heart attack?You can lower the risk of heart attack by:• Quitting smoking• Maintaining a healthy

weight• Following a heart healthy

diet which is low in salt, calories, saturated and trans fat

• Being physically active • Following your doctor’s

advice in keeping your cholesterol level, high blood pressure level and diabetes under control

Dr. Subhash ChandraChairman & HOD Cardiology BLK Heart CentreBLK Super Speciality Hospital

Our other Centres: Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant | Cancer Centre | Centre for Child Health | Centre for Critical Care | Centre for Digestive & Liver Diseases Centre for Neurosciences | Centre for Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction & Spine Surgery | Centre for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery | Centre for Renal Sciences & Kidney Transplant

24 Hour helpline: 011-3040 3040 | Emergency: 011-3065 3030 | For more information contact: 9212777777, 8882341220 | www.blkhospital.com