Cardiology

Compassionate Care for Your Heart

The Department of Cardiology at Ahalia Hospital, Hamdan, offers services in the management of all kinds of diseases relating to the heart and circulatory system. Furthermore, all cardiology subspecialties, including paediatric cardiology, non-invasive cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation services, are provided. 24-hour primary angioplasty services make Ahalia stand out from other hospitals in the area. Immediate attention is given to patients complaining of chest pain, and they are prioritized. Diagnostic procedures like transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, treadmill exercise testing ( TMT), dobutamine stress echocardiography, Holter recording, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, coronary angiography, peripheral angiography, CT coronary angiography and cardiac CT imaging are performed daily. Therapeutic procedures like coronary angioplasty, peripheral angioplasty, device closure of congenital heart defects, and temporary and permanent pacemaker implantations are available.

Scope Of Services

A team of experienced cardiologists offering consultation for pediatric and adult problems. A well–equipped ICCU with invasive and non-invasive monitoring, ventilators, bedside temporary pacing and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) facilities

Diagnostic procedures

  • Computerized ECG, TMT and 24-hour Holter recorder with Event recorders
  • Echocardiogram with colour Doppler and TEE
  • Dobutamine stress echocardiography
  • 24 hours Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring.
  • State-of-the-art Cath lab with the best precision, low radiation facility where all interventional therapies are possible.
  • Transradial and transfemoral diagnostic coronary angiography
  • Peripheral angiography with digital subtraction facility
  • Right and left diagnostic cardiac catheterization and aortography
  • Cardiac CT with CT coronary and peripheral angiography

Therapeutic procedures:

  • Round-the-clock primary angioplasty
  • Transradial coronary angioplasty and stenting
  • Device closure of congenital cardiac defects like ASD, PDA or VSD
  • Nonsurgical treatment of valvular heart diseases like mitral, pulmonary and aortic valvotomy
  • Peripheral angioplasty for peripheral arterial diseases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the signs of heart disease

A: Common symptoms include Chest Discomfort, Shortness of Breath, Pain in Other Parts of the body, and Dizziness or Lightheadedness. If you experience these, schedule a consultation with our team immediately.

Q: Do I need a doctor’s referral to visit you?

A: In many cases, you can book an appointment directly with us. However, some insurance plans do require a referral from your family doctor.

Meet Our Cardiology Specialists

Dr. Nithin Gopalan

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

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Dr. Nithin Gopalan

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