Department of Cardiology
KMC , Manipal
Health Sciences
The Department of Cardiology is a major centre delivering affordable cardiac care to the people of the coastal belt spanning Kerala, Goa, and Karnataka. Home to the first Cardiology Cath Lab installed in South Karnataka over twenty-five years ago, now among the best digital invasive cath labs, the department stands equal to many premier cardiac institutions. With well-trained doctors, a dedicated support team, and sophisticated infrastructure, its mission is to bring the best, most advanced cardiac care within reach of the common man.
Highlights
- Home to the first Cardiology Cath Lab in South Karnataka, installed over twenty-five years ago, and now equipped with the best digital invasive cath lab.
- One of the busiest departments in the hospital, running two cardiac cath labs every day.
- Performs all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both adult and paediatric cases, including angiography, angioplasty, valvuloplasty, device closure for congenital heart diseases, devices for cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure, and aneurysm interventions.
- Equipped with advanced echocardiography machines supporting 3D Echo, 2DE, CGM, TDI, EE, and fetal heart studies.
- Produces many publications in national and international journals every year.
- Consultants excel as faculty at national and international conferences, and the department attracts top students from the PG entrance exams.
- A dedicated, qualified team of nurses, technicians, and paramedics ensures the smooth functioning of the department.
- Consultants take part in health camps in surrounding villages, treating patients and promoting awareness about cardiac diseases.
Research Statistics
136
Publication
7.8Cr+
Grants Sanctioned
4
Publications
