Geriatric Cardiology

Services Offered:

1. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment:

• Comprehensive evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension,
  dyslipidemia, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and family history of heart disease.
• Assessment of functional capacity, frailty, cognitive status, and other geriatric
  syndromes that may impact cardiovascular health.

2. Diagnostic Testing:

• Utilization of advanced diagnostic tests and imaging studies to assess cardiac
  structure and function, including echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac
  catheterization, and cardiac MRI.
• Monitoring of cardiac biomarkers, electrocardiography (ECG), ambulatory ECG
  monitoring (Holter monitoring), and other tests to detect and evaluate
  cardiovascular abnormalities.

3. Heart Failure Management:

• Diagnosis and management of heart failure in elderly patients, including heart
  failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved
  ejection fraction (HFpEF).
• Optimization of medical therapy, diuretic management, device therapy (e.g.,
  pacemakers, defibrillators), and heart failure rehabilitation programs.

4. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Management:

• Diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), including stable
  angina, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and myocardial infarction (heart attack).
• Implementation of evidence-based therapies, lifestyle modifications, and risk
  factor reduction strategies to prevent and manage CAD complications.

5. Hypertension Management:

• Assessment and treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), a major risk
  factor for cardiovascular disease in elderly patients.
• Prescription of antihypertensive medications, lifestyle modifications, and blood
  pressure monitoring to achieve target blood pressure goals and reduce
  cardiovascular risk.

6. Arrhythmia Management:

• Diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation,
  atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and bradyarrhythmias.
• Administration of antiarrhythmic medications, electrical cardioversion, catheter
  ablation, and implantable rhythm management devices as indicated.

7. Valvular Heart Disease Management:

• Assessment and treatment of valvular heart disease, including aortic stenosis,
  mitral regurgitation, and tricuspid regurgitation.
• Evaluation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), surgical valve
  repair or replacement, and medical therapy to optimize valve function and relieve
  symptoms.

8. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Management:

• Diagnosis and management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), including
  intermittent claudication, peripheral artery occlusive disease, and critical limb
  ischemia.
• Implementation of lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, endovascular
  interventions, and surgical revascularization procedures to improve peripheral
  circulation and prevent limb loss.

9. Heart Rhythm Monitoring and Device Management:

• Monitoring of cardiac rhythm disturbances through ambulatory ECG monitoring
  (Holter monitoring), event monitors, and implantable cardiac devices (e.g.,
  pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices).
• Programming, optimization, and follow-up of implantable cardiac devices to
  ensure proper function and symptom management.

10. Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention:

• Referral to cardiac rehabilitation programs to optimize cardiovascular fitness,
  improve functional capacity, and reduce cardiovascular risk in elderly patients.
• Education on secondary prevention strategies, including smoking cessation,
  medication adherence, dietary modifications, exercise, and stress management
  techniques.

Geriatric Cardiology Services at Vrudhya in Zymus Hospital are provided by a dedicated team of cardiologists and healthcare professionals committed to promoting heart health, preventing cardiovascular disease, and enhancing the quality of life for elderly patients. We strive to deliver patient-centered care that addresses the unique needs and concerns of older adults, empowering them to lead heart-healthy lives.