Emergency Cardiac Care
Emergency Cardiac Care is a critical service offered by Ayushman Heart Care Center, designed to provide immediate and comprehensive treatment for life-threatening cardiac conditions. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the services included:
1. 24/7 Emergency Services
- Availability: Round-the-clock availability of specialized cardiac care to handle emergencies any time of day or night.
- Immediate Response: Rapid response teams trained to handle acute cardiac events quickly and efficiently.
- Advanced Life Support: Equipped with advanced cardiac life support systems and protocols to stabilize patients.
2. Heart Attack Treatment
- Rapid Diagnosis: Immediate assessment and diagnosis of heart attacks using ECG, blood tests, and other diagnostic tools.
- Clot-Busting Medications: Administration of thrombolytic (clot-busting) drugs to dissolve blood clots that are blocking coronary arteries.
- Primary Angioplasty: Emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to open blocked arteries and restore blood flow to the heart.
- Stenting: Placement of stents to keep the arteries open and ensure long-term blood flow.
3. CCU (Coronary Care Unit)
- Intensive Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of cardiac patients with severe conditions using advanced telemetry systems.
- Specialized Care: Highly trained cardiac nurses and intensivists providing specialized care for critical heart patients.
- Life Support Systems: Availability of ventilators, defibrillators, and other life support equipment to manage patients in critical condition.
4. Cardiac Arrest Management
- CPR and Defibrillation: Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation to revive patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
- Post-Resuscitation Care: Comprehensive care to stabilize patients after resuscitation, including cooling techniques and medications to protect the brain and heart.
- ICD and Pacemaker Placement: Insertion of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers for patients at risk of recurrent cardiac arrest.
5. Emergency Cardiac Procedures
- Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Surgery to bypass blocked arteries in patients with severe coronary artery disease.
- Emergency Valve Replacement and Repair: Surgical intervention for patients with acute valve failure or severe valve disorders.
- Aortic Dissection Repair: Immediate surgical or endovascular repair of aortic dissections, which can be life-threatening.
6. Comprehensive Support Services
- Ambulance Services: Equipped with advanced life support (ALS) systems to provide pre-hospital care and rapid transport to the hospital.
- Communication and Coordination: Efficient coordination with emergency medical services (EMS) to ensure timely and seamless transfer of patients to the cardiac care center.
- Family Support and Counseling: Providing emotional support and information to families during the crisis, ensuring they are well-informed about the patient’s condition and treatment plan.