About Us
- The Department of Cardiology started its services in 2006 with outpatient services and has rapidly improved its infrastructure and capabilities.
- Apart from dedicated Cardiac Cathlab and Cardiac ICU, the cardiology ward houses 20 inpatient teaching beds as well.
- Bedside ECHO has been the norm since 2009. DM cardiology courses were started in 2011 and in 2019 it was increased to 3 seats per year.
- The Expert Cardiac Care at SRM Hospital is at par with the Best Global Cardiac Intuitions across the world.
- PG Eligibility : MD / DNB - (Medicine)/MD / DNB - (Paediatrics)
Our Vision
- Our expert cardiology team which includes Cardiologists, nurses, and supporting staff aims to provide world-class service in the field of cardiology and become the Regional and National leader
- Our interest also includes providing a high level of knowledge and skills to the Faculties and Postgraduates. We also strive to take part in Research projects in the field of cardiology across the country
Our Mission
- Interpretation of ECG & ECHO including advanced modalities like GLS and speckle tracking
- State-of-the-art cardiac cathlab procedures, and imaging guidance including OCT and IVUS
- Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker
- Expert ICU care in the form of defibrillation, central line insertion pericardiocentesis, and bedside
- Training of Faculties and staff to achieve ISO and NABH accreditation at the highest level
- Collaborating with other departments for research projects and faculty development programs
Academics
DM Cardiology Teaching program:
- NMC recognized a 3-year course in DM Cardiology. Currently, the department has 3 seats.
MD General Medicine and Pulmonologist:
- Specialty teaching in cardiology for Postgraduates in allied fields.
Ph.D. scholars:
- We are offering a course for Ph.D. scholars in the field of cardiology.
Para Medical Courses:
- B.Sc Cardiac care technology
- B.Sc Physician Assistant
- M.Sc Echo Cardiography
Infrastructure
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OPD
OPD- Cardiology clinics
- Sub speciality clinics including Paediatric cardiology electro physiology.
- ECG and Holter Monitoring
- Treadmill test
- Transthoracic and Transoesoghageal Echo Cardiograph
In patient and ICU
In patient and ICU- Dedicated intensive coronary care unit and step down ICU
- Bedside Echo and cardiac monitor
- Ventilator
Cathlab
Cathlab- State of the Art cathlab infrastructure including inhouse FFR.
- Intra coronary imaging modalities including IVUS OCT
- Clinical cardiology teaching in OPD (Outpatient Department)
- Bedside clinics
- Case presentation
- CME (Continuing Medical Education)
- Group discussion
- Grand rounds
- Powerpoint lectures
DM(Doctorate of Medicine) cardiology students
- Competency achievement to the level of independent operation of procedures by Postgraduates like CAG, PTCA, TPI implantation, and Major Vessel access/cut down.
- Assistant skills for image-guided Major coronary and structural cardiac interventions.
Department learning resources
- Cardiology books In department library - 106
- International Journal - 3
- Indian Journal - 2
- Online journals - 33
- Cardiology books in the central library - 371
- Cardiology books In university library - 9
- Various Cardiology Conferences are held outside the campus (throughout India)
Research
| Sl. No | Project Title | Faculty Name |
| 1 | A Randomized Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Effect of Alirocumab on the Occurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients Who Have Recently Experienced on Acute Coronary Syndrome-ODYSSEY-OUTCOMES- (Sponsor phase 3 Clinical Trial - 2022 | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 2 | A randomized double blinded placebo controlled trial for the evaluation of Polycap, Aspirin and Vitamin D in primary prevention – The International Polycap Study (TIPS 3) (Sponsor phase 3 Clinical Trial) | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 3 | ICMR sponsored project titled “Evaluation of a Multi-marker strategy in prognosticating patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome” | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 4 | Efficacy Of Sacubitril-Valsartan Combination Vs Standard Therapy In Acute Heart Failure | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 5 | Association of Binge alcohol intake with onset of Myocardial Infarction | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 6 | Clinical presentation, Management & Outcomes of Heart Failure Patients in India-The Indian Heart Failure (HF) Registry Study | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 7 | Clinical presentation, Management & In-hospital outcomes of Heart Failure Patients in a tertiary care hospital in South India | Clinical Pharmacology |
| 8 | Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Young Adults and its Correlation with Endothelial Dysfunction & Vascular Senescence – A Prospective Cohort Study (The CRY Study) | Clinical Pharmacology |
| S.No | Faculty Name | Publications |
| 1 | D. C.R Madhu Prabhu , G. Melvin, J. Amrita, S. Varsha, S Aruna, Dhandapani V.E | Effect of Ranolazine on Improvement of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology. Accepted for publication (Oct 2017) |
| 2 | S. Prasanna, Jena A, Dhandapani V.E ,Melvin G . | Does the Duration of DM & HbA1c Levels Influence the Onset of Diastolic Dysfunction? Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery. Accepted for publication (Sep 2017) |
| 3 | M .Vengatesh , G. Melvin, J. Amrita, S Aruna , Dhandapani V.E | Association of Serum Visfatin and Vaspin with the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease. urnal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Volume 3 Number 1, January - June 2017 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.3117. |
| 4 | A Bharath kumar, Umashankar, V.Sriram | Pharmacodynamic and Pharmaokinetic overview on statins in the management of hyperlipidemic complication in Clinical practice drug invention today, published India 2019 |
| 5 | Uma Shankar, A., Bharathkumar, G. Bharathkumar, V.Sriram | A review on clinical pharmacist care services on prevention and management of tuberculosis associated burden in Health care practice Madridge Journal of internal and emergency medicine, United state, January 2020 |
| 6 | A Bharathkumar, Uma Shankar, V.Sriram | A case report on management of complex partial seizure with diabetes associated coronary artery disease overview by clinical pharmacist Drug invention today, accepted for publication, India, January 2020 |
| 7 | A Bharathkumar, Uma Shankar, V.Sriram | Role of clinical Pharmacist care service in a diabetic complex patient European Journal clinical of pharmacy – Volume 21 – Issue 6, November – December 2019 |
| 8 | Ring inside left ventricle, a cse of unputured sinus of valsalva aneurysm – Journal of Indian College of Cardiology (Vol 6, issues 3-4, September-December 2016, pages (101-103) | |
| 9 | International archives of integrated Medicine – Volume 6 issue 8, August 2019 |
Scope of Services
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- 24x7 Trauma care
- Cleft lip, Cleft palate & craniofacial anomaly Surgery
- Lymphedema care
- Complex wound management
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Smile Train Project
- Facio Maxillary Trauma
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