Treatments & procedures.

Coronary angiography

Coronary angiography uses a thin catheter, dye and X-rays to show narrowing in the heart arteries. It is used when artery disease is suspected or treatment needs to be planned.

Angioplasty & stenting (PTCA)

Angioplasty opens a narrowed heart artery with a balloon, often followed by a stent. It may be needed for selected blockages causing symptoms or a heart attack.

Primary PCI for heart attack

Primary PCI is urgent angioplasty to reopen a blocked heart artery during a suitable heart attack. It is an emergency hospital procedure.

IVUS / OCT imaging

IVUS uses ultrasound and OCT uses light to image inside a heart artery. These tools may help assess a blockage, size a stent and check its placement.

Transoesophageal echo (TEE)

TEE uses an ultrasound probe in the food pipe to obtain detailed heart images. It may be needed when a chest ultrasound does not answer a question about valves or other structures.

Echocardiography

An echocardiogram uses ultrasound from the chest to assess the heart’s pumping, valves and blood flow. It may be needed to investigate symptoms or monitor heart disease.

Pacemaker care

A pacemaker is an implanted device that supports the heart rate. It may be needed for selected slow heart rhythms, based on symptoms and test findings.

Hypertension

Hypertension is high blood pressure, which often causes no symptoms. Repeated readings guide assessment and treatment to reduce heart and stroke risk.

Chest pain evaluation

Chest pain assessment helps identify possible causes and choose tests. New, severe or persistent discomfort needs emergency assessment; stable or recurrent symptoms can be assessed at a consultation.

Heart failure care

Heart failure means the heart does not pump or fill effectively, which can cause breathlessness, swelling and fatigue. Care includes identifying the cause, medicines and follow-up.

Preventive cardiology & heart check-ups

Preventive cardiology assesses blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco use and family history. Tests and treatment are selected according to individual risk.