Department of Cardiology
The Department of Cardiology is committed to excellence in the prevention, early detection, and comprehensive management of cardiovascular diseases, integrating patient-centered care with rigorous academic training and quality improvement initiatives. Clinical services are aligned with institutional priorities for education, research, and community outreach, ensuring that learners gain competency across non-invasive diagnostics, acute care pathways, and longitudinal disease management.
Diagnostic facilities
The department offers a full spectrum of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics including 12‑lead resting ECG, exercise treadmill testing (TMT), Holter and event monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for accurate rhythm and blood pressure assessment in real-world settings.
Advanced echocardiography services include 2D echo with M‑mode, color and spectral Doppler, tissue Doppler, and strain imaging where indicated, supporting evaluation of ischemia, valvular, structural, and heart failure syndromes. Laboratory support includes cardiac biomarkers, lipid and metabolic profiling, and inflammatory markers coordinated through standardized order sets to streamline emergency and outpatient decision-making
Acute and inpatient care
A dedicated cardiology bay within the emergency department supports rapid triage of chest pain with protocolized ECG-to-decision times, biomarker-based pathways, and risk stratification tools for ACS, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Inpatient services provide continuous telemetry, non-invasive ventilation support in collaboration with critical care, and guideline-directed medical therapy initiation with early rehabilitation planning. Multidisciplinary rounds with internal medicine, critical care, and nursing ensure seamless handoffs and discharge planning with clear follow-up and education.
Outpatient and chronic care
Comprehensive clinics address hypertension, dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and cardiometabolic risk, with standardized care bundles and medication reconciliation at each visit. Preventive cardiology services include lifestyle counseling, smoking cessation support, dietetic input, and structured cardiac rehabilitation pathways tailored to return-to-work and functional goals. Device follow-up for pacemakers and ambulatory rhythm monitoring are coordinated with periodic reviews and remote reporting workflows where applicable.
Education and training
The department conducts regular academic activities including case conferences, ECG and echo learning sessions, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality reviews, and simulation-based emergency response drills. Trainees receive supervised exposure to non-invasive diagnostics, evidence appraisal, research methodology, audit, and quality improvement projects aligned with contemporary curriculum expectations. Faculty mentorship fosters scholarly output, protocol development, and interdepartmental collaboration to elevate clinical standards and outcomes.
Quality and community focus
Quality assurance is embedded through clinical audits, guideline adherence checks, and patient-reported outcome measures to drive continual improvement in care delivery. Outreach activities include screening camps, CPR awareness, and risk-factor education programs to address the regional burden of cardiovascular disease and promote early care-seeking. Data-driven dashboards and periodic reviews inform service planning, teaching priorities, and community engagement strategies.