Department of Cardiology

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.

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


  • 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)