Department of Cardiology
The Department of Cardiology at Shija Hospital offers a comprehensive range of advanced cardiac treatments and procedures. Supported by a third-generation Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) and an Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU), our skilled cardiologist and dedicated cardiac care team ensure the delivery of high-quality cardiac care.
Facilities and Services:
· Angiography
· Angioplasty
· Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
· Echocardiography (Echo)
· Holter Monitoring
· Pacemaker Implantation
· Pericardiocentesis
· Treadmill Test (TMT)
Infrastructure:
· High Dependency Unit (HDU): 2 beds
· Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU): 11 beds, including 3 post-operative beds for the Cath Lab
· Cath Lab: Third-generation equipment
· ECG Machines: 4 units
Team Composition
· Cardiologist: 1
· Outpatient Department (OPD) Nurses: 2
· DNB: 1
· Senior Resident: 1
· Cath Lab Technicians: 4
· Total ICCU Nurses: 29 (covering HDU and ICCU)
The department focuses on the accurate diagnosis and surgical treatment of cardiac diseases, providing thorough and compassionate care for all patients.
Achievements:
By June 2024, we have performed 592 angiograms and 185 angioplasties.