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Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Overview
Paediatric cardiac surgery is a specialised field dedicated to diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. These conditions range from minor defects, such as a small hole in the heart, to complex anomalies requiring intricate surgical interventions. The primary goal of paediatric cardiac surgery is to enhance the quality of life and long-term health outcomes of young patients, enabling them to lead active and fulfilling lives.
Overview
Structural heart disease encompasses a range of congenital and acquired conditions that affect the heart's anatomy, including its valves, walls, and chambers. These abnormalities can disrupt normal blood circulation, leading to various symptoms and complications. Common types include valvular heart disease, atrial septal defects, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Heart Failure & Transplant: A Comprehensive Overview
Overview
Preventive cardiology is a specialised branch of medicine dedicated to reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) through early detection, risk assessment, and lifestyle modifications. With heart disease being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, preventive cardiology plays a crucial role in promoting long-term heart health.
Electrophysiology at Apollo Hospitals
Overview
Electrophysiology is a specialised branch of cardiology that focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders, known as arrhythmias. The heart’s electrical system regulates its beating, ensuring a coordinated rhythm. When disruptions occur, they can lead to conditions ranging from benign irregularities to life-threatening arrhythmias.
Interventional Cardiology
Overview
Interventional cardiology is a specialised branch of cardiology that focuses on diagnosing and treating heart conditions using minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, these advanced techniques provide faster recovery times, reduced risks, and enhanced patient comfort.
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a heart condition that occurs when the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, fails to close after birth. This vessel is crucial during fetal development, allowing blood to bypass the lungs, which are not yet in use. Normally, the ductus arteriosus closes shortly after birth, but in some infants, it remains open, leading to a condition known as PDA.
What is Paravalvular Leak Closure?
Paravalvular leak closure is a medical procedure designed to address leaks that occur around heart valves, specifically after valve replacement surgery. When a heart valve is replaced, it is crucial for the new valve to create a tight seal with the surrounding heart tissue. However, in some cases, a gap or leak can develop around the valve, allowing blood to flow inappropriately between the heart chambers or into the surrounding areas. This condition is known as a paravalvular leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is weight loss surgery for you?
According to international accepted criteria, the indications for obesity surgery are BMI > 40 kg/m2 or BMI>35 with pronounced co-morbidities. It is also requires several failed non-surgical attempts at weight reduction under the guidance of a physician over a period of one year and the absence of surgical contraindication or concomitant disease. Nevertheless, limits to the indication for surgery continue to be changing. For example, diabetes specialists suggest that a BMI of 32 kg/m2 in patients with type 2 diabetes as an indication for surgery.
How can I book an appointment?
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
Can I seek an appointment with a specialist at Apollo Hospitals even if I don’t have a local referral?
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
Will I be informed about Apollo Hospital’s pricing and duration of stay?
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
What type of information I need to provide before booking a medical appointment?
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
