CARDIOLOGY
The cardiology department in the OM hospital is among the exclusive facilities in Pune. Cardiology is a branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the heart and blood vessels. The heart plays a vital role in pumping blood throughout the body, and any disturbance in its function can affect overall health and quality of life.
Our Cardiology Department offers comprehensive cardiac care with advanced diagnostic facilities, expert consultation, emergency cardiac management, and preventive heart care services.
Common Symptoms of Heart Disease
Patients with heart-related problems may experience:
- Chest pain or chest heaviness
- Shortness of breath
- Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)
- High blood pressure
- Dizziness or fainting
- Swelling in legs or feet
- Excessive sweating
- Fatigue or weakness
- Pain radiating to arm, neck, jaw, or back
- Difficulty in physical activity or walking
- Sudden breathlessness during sleep
Common Cardiac Diseases
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - Blockage or narrowing of blood vessels supplying the heart.
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) - Occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked.
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - Persistently elevated blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease.
- Heart Failure - Condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
- Arrhythmia - Irregular heartbeat that may be too fast, too slow, or abnormal.
- Valvular Heart Disease - Damage or dysfunction of heart valves affecting blood flow.
- Congenital Heart Disease - Heart defects present since birth.Fatigue or weakness
- Cardiomyopathy - Weakening or enlargement of heart muscles.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease - Diseases affecting blood circulation in arteries and veins.
- Sudden breathlessness during sleep
Diagnostic Services
Our department provides advanced cardiac investigations including:
- ECG
- 2D Echocardiography
- TMT (Stress Test)
- Holter Monitoring
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Investigations
Preventive Cardiology
Prevention and early diagnosis are important for maintaining heart health. We encourage:
- Regular health checkups
- Blood pressure and diabetes control
- Healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Smoking and alcohol avoidance
- Stress management
- Weight control
Our Commitment
Our team of experienced cardiologists and healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, emergency cardiac care, and compassionate support to every patient. We aim to improve heart health and promote a healthier lifestyle for all patients.
