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Overview

The Heart Failure Clinic at Sakra World Hospital in Bangalore houses some of the best cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and heart failure specialist in Bangalore offering a comprehensive range of diagnostics as well as therapeutic services for patients having heart failure. They are trained and certified in the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.

We have the most specialized and innovative cardiac services and provide state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive care to the patients. Sakra World Hospital’s heart care team has expertise in diagnosing and treating heart failure and other cardiac conditions. The cardiologists’ at the hospital provide a chance for prolonged life and improved quality of life for people who have found limited options elsewhere.

What is Heart Failure?

Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscles are unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s requirement for blood and oxygen. In India, about 8-10 million people suffer from heart failure disease.

There are two types of Heart Failure:

Diastolic Heart Failure: The heart can't properly fill with enough blood during the resting period between each beat.

Systolic Heart Failure: Also called left ventricle heart failure, it means that the heart can’t pump or squeeze enough blood out to the rest of the body.

Symptoms of Heart Failure

⁜  Extreme tiredness or weakness

⁜  Rapid changes in weight

⁜  Feeling light-headed

⁜  Swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, or tummy

⁜  Shortness of breath

⁜  Irregular heartbeat

Causes of Heart Failure

⁜  Diabetes

⁜  Family history

⁜  Heart rhythm problems

⁜  High blood pressure

⁜  Heavy alcohol or drug use

⁜  Valve problems

⁜  Heart attack

⁜  Congenital heart problems

⁜  Sleep apnea

People with pre-existing heart disease, high blood pressure, and a history of heart attacks are at greater risk of heart failure.

Learning To Live With Heart Failure

Living with heart failure is a journey. You may need to change your daily lifestyle to help you feel better.

⁜  Take medicines as prescribed by your doctor every day, even when you feel well.

⁜  Monitor your daily salt and fluid intake including fluids in the fruits and ice cream.

⁜  Monitor your body weight regularly

⁜  Know when your heart failure is worsening and who to contact for help.

⁜  Move often and build up gently in a way that is safe and suitable for you.

⁜  Connect with a support group for people with heart failure.

Why Choose us?

Sakra World Hospital is one of the best hospital for heart failure treatment Bangalore. Our cardiologists are trained in heart failure and work as part of a multidisciplinary team with staff from various departments to provide you congestive heart failure treatment in Bangalore. Your treatment team may include the following individuals, depending on your condition:

⁜  Heart rhythm specialists (electrophysiologists)

⁜  Exercise physiologists

⁜  Sleep disorders specialists

⁜  Mechanical support device specialists

⁜  Cardiac surgeons

⁜  Transplant doctors and surgeons

⁜  Palliative care specialists

Other personnel involved in your care may include nurses, nutrition specialists (dietitians), nurse practitioners, physical therapists, social workers, and other medical professionals trained in diagnosing and treating heart failure disorder.

Cardiologists may perform the following tests to determine the type and progression of your heart failure:

⁜  Cardiac catheterization

⁜  Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

⁜  Echocardiogram

⁜  Cardiac MRI and CT scan

⁜  Electrophysiology studies

⁜  Nuclear cardiology studies

Doctors

Dr. Sreekanth Shetty

Senior Consultant & Head - Interventional Cardiology Speciality

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Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy

Senior Consultant - Interventional Cardiology

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