Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Department of Cardiology was started in April 2019 in Preethi Hospital. Comprehensive Diagnosis & Therapeutic services such as ECG, Treadmill ECG, Echocardiography, Angiography, and Angioplasty are offered under a single roof. We have a fully equipped Cath lab and a CCU with round-the-clock availability of dedicated staff. The Cardiology Department is headed by Dr P.Shankar MD.DM., (Cardio) with more than 15 years experience. We have a well-experienced team of supporting staff- Cath Lab technician, CCU-trained sisters, ECHO technician, OPD sister and administrative staff to offer comprehensive cardiac care for both elective and emergency patients.

We offered comprehensive cardiac services without interruption even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Daycare facilities for Coronary Angiogram are also available in our hospital. Most of the patients undergo CAG & PCI through the Radial artery approach so that the hospital stay is minimized and Patients feel less pain.

The Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Department is headed by an experienced Cardiac Surgeon and the team includes a Paediatric Cardiac surgeon and a full-time Cardiac Anaesthetist & intensivist. We have a dedicated Postop Cardio Thoracic ICU, with full cardiac support facilities like IABP, Dual chamber pacemaker, intravenous pacemaker, ECMO and other organ support measures. Experienced dedicated Team regularly conducts all types of cardiac surgeries – CABG (on and off-pump), valve replacement surgery, All types of Pediatric cardiac surgery, Major vascular surgery, and Thoracic and lung surgery including VATS.

Projects in Line

In 2024, We are planning to introduce Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Intra Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS), which can provide detailed information like tissue characteristics (fibrous, calcified, or lipid-rich plaque), dissection, tissue prolapse, thrombi, and incomplete stent apposition [ISA].

These tools will help in early intra-procedural decision-making and confirm successful Stent placement. during the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), thereby helping us to provide precise results and improve the quality of life for the patients.

Hybrid CVTS OT with all the life support equipments including ECMO is getting ready and we are plannig in corporate into our clinical armamentorium in 2025 for the service of our patients.