Atrial Fibrillation center at CARE Hospitals

Atrial Fibrillation center at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad

India’s first Atrial Fibrillation (A fib) center was unveiled at CARE Hospital, Hyderabad on the 7^th of  July, 2012. This is an important contribution to patient care by  CARE Hospital, India’s 4^th largest chain of hospitals, considering its contribution to the health care industry and cardiac patients in particular.

Atrial fibrillation (A fib) accounts for more than a third of hospitalizations in patients suffering from heart rhythm disorders. A fib is an irregular and rapid heart rhythm. This results from abnormal electrical impulses generated from the upper chambers (atria)  causing the heartbeat to be fast and irregular. This irregularity could be continuous or intermittent and erratic. The most common symptom in people with intermittent A fib is palpitations, often perceived as a pounding sensation in the chest. Many people also describe an irregular fluttering sensation in their chests. A fib is associated with a five-fold increase in the risk of stroke and in the extreme situation even death.

As a permanent cure for this condition catheter based therapies have been developed. The highlight of this programme will be  a demonstration of Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation which will be telecast to over 20 Cardiology institutes. International and national Pioneers in this field will participate in demonstration of these procedures to different centers across the country.

            To improve awareness and optimize patient care, CARE hospitals has organized a workshop on 7^th and Symposium on 8^th of July at the Novotel Hotel, Airport, Hyderabad. Dr. Dipen Shah, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland, Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, University of Kansas Hospital, USA, are the distinguished invitees participating in this programme, in addition to several eminent national faculty. Various aspects of  A fib diagnosis and management  including newer anticoagulants, nonsurgical & surgical management of this condition will be discussed.  Left Atrial appendage occlusion to prevent stroke will also be demonstrated during this meeting. With better understanding of this condition, we can prevent serious complications, such as stroke. This unique and informative symposium will not only increase the awareness among the audience but also create a milestone in the treatment of Atrial fibrillation in India.

                                                                       

Electrophysiology Consultants

Dr. M. Lawrance Jesuraj

Dr. C. Sridevi

Dr. K Sharada

Dr. C. Narasimhan

Electrophysiology Fellows

Dr. Arun Gopi

Dr. SN. Panda

About CARE Group of Hospitals

Started in 1997 by a team of medical professionals, the hospital which is known for the best medical practices has grown from one hospital to 12 hospitals. From 100 beds a decade ago to 2000 beds presently across India. In addition to developing a scalable healthcare delivery network at tertiary, secondary and primary levels, it is also establishing models for health education & training. The group has seven branches in Andhra Pradesh, two in Maharashtra and one each in Chattisgarh, Orissa and Gujarat.

For further details please Contact: Mr.Manmohan Cell No.93911-29733