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Why Choose a Cardiologist in Hyderabad for Heart Care

Heart health is one of the most critical aspects of overall well-being, and timely diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference in living a long, healthy life. Choosing a Cardiologist in India for heart care is a decision backed by world-class expertise, advanced medical technology, and cost-effective solutions that make quality treatment accessible to millions. Over the past two decades, India has become one of the most trusted destinations for comprehensive cardiac care, attracting patients from around the globe. Excellence in Cardiac Expertise India is home to some of the top cardiologists in the world , many of whom have decades of experience in treating complex heart conditions. With specialized training from globally recognized institutions and practical experience managing diverse cases, these doctors offer exceptional knowledge in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Patients seeking a Hear...

Preventing early mortality after Coronary angioplasty

Coronary angioplasty aka PCI is a common procedure with excellent success rates. The in-hospital mortality following PCI is 1-2% and in the setting of acute coronary syndrome is 3%. Additionally,1-2% of patients die after discharge within 30 days.  Two recent retrospective database analyses from the states of New York and Michigan Blue shield studied mortality after PCI1,2. The New York database included 135,000 patients studying in-hospital and 30-day mortality while the Michigan database had 92,000 patients analysing in-hospital mortality.  I present these papers with the learning points so that we can improve patient outcomes.  The findings Both databases showed a 1.5% - 30-day mortality after PCI. 30% of these deaths are preventable. Most in-hospital deaths were non preventable (70%). They were attributed to pre-existing cardiac conditions such as cardiogenic shock, left ventricular failure, co-morbidities etc. Most of them are emergency and high-risk patients. 30% ...