- The minister launches Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani’s Heart Institute in the presence of Ayyappan Ponnusamy, Medical Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals.
- The hospital is also organizing a free cardiac camp which offers ECG and ECHOES evaluation and Consultation with a Cardiologist from 29th Sept to 1st Oct 2023
- Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet hosted a series of activities at Elliots Beach Road Besant Nagar which included a 2-km walkathon and Zumba session promoting healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart
R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, SEPT 29
Tamil Nadu has become the South Asia’s gateway of Medical Hub under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister M K Stalin, said State Minister for HR & CE Sekar Babu here on Friday.
To mark the ‘World Heart Day’ the minister inaugurated the Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani’s state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care in the region in the presence of Ayyappan Ponnusamy, Medical Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals.
The minister said that various welfare measures were taken up by Health Minister Ma Subramanian under the leadership of the Chief Minister M K Stalin.
Sekar Babu said, “The incidence of heart diseases has been on the rise and we also see the younger population suffering from heart diseases. Therefore, it is crucial to have access to advanced and right medical facilities and it is even more important to be aware of the prevention methods. Kauvery Hospital has been addressing both – treating heart diseases and creating awareness on prevention. I congratulate Kauvery Hospital for the launch of Kauvery Heart Institute at their new hospital in Vadapalani.”
Commenting on the inauguration, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals said, “The launch of the Kauvery Heart Institute is a significant step forward in our mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare. Heart disease is a growing concern globally, and our institute aims to address this by offering a holistic approach to heart health. We are proud to bring world-class cardiac care to Vadapalani and surrounding areas. One of our centers of excellence is Cardiology and we are pleased to extend this excellence in Vadapalani, our latest addition to the Kauvery Group of Hospitals.”
Explaining about the Institute, Dr Poorna Chandran, Medical Superintendent and Dr Mahadevan, Senior Interventional Cardiologist Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani said the Kauvery Heart Institute, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled cardiac specialists, aims to provide comprehensive cardiac care that meets the highest international standards. This institute will serve as a hub for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart-related ailments, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care from a team of experts.
The institute is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment, including advanced cardiac MRI and CT scanners, allowing for precise and early detection of heart conditions. A dedicated catheterization lab is in place for highly experienced interventional cardiologists who are capable of performing all complex interventional cardiology procedures in addition to standard angioplasty and stent placement.
The Institute is also proficient in the field of complex cardiac electrophysiology interventions, and offers a sophisticated range of technology for addressing and resolving complex heart rhythm disorders.
The institute also offers a wide range of cardiac surgical interventions, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements and minimally invasive surgeries, they added.
A comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program is available to help patients recover and regain their heart health after surgery or a cardiac event at the state-of-the-art Heart Institute.
Apart from treating heart ailments, the department will also educate the public on prevention of heart diseases through health checkups, lifestyle modification guidance and awareness campaigns.
Best Performance In Heart and Lung Transplant for the year 2022-23
The Kauvery Heart Institute at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, is closely integrated with Kauvery Hospitals Chennai’s ambitious and highly accomplished Heart – Lung Transplantation Program which was recently accolade by TRANSTAN for Best Performance In Heart and Lung Transplant for the year 2022-23.
Free cardiac camp for 3 days
In an effort to raise awareness on prevention and early diagnosis, the hospital is also organizing a free cardiac camp which offers ECG and ECHOES evaluation and Consultation with a Cardiologist from 29th Sept to 1st Oct 2023.
Prabhakara Raja, Virugambakkam MLA; Kingsley, Director of Operations Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani; Dr Kumud Kumar Dhital, Director of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery ( CTVS ) Program & Surgical Director Heart & Lung Transplantation and MCS Dr Jyotirmaya Dash Senior Interventional Cardiologist Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani were also present.
Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet hosted a series of activities at Elliots Beach Road Besant Nagar which included a 2-km walkathon and Zumba session promoting healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart. The importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent heart diseases, and the timely intervention during cardiac emergencies were highlighted through a mime show performance. The hospital also hosted a session on Basic Life Support and AED during times of cardiac arrests. Over 200 people participated in the activities, a release from the hospital said.
