Cardiology

Cardiology Hospital in Fraser Town, Bangalore

Your heart works every minute of the day.

It pumps blood to the brain, lungs, kidneys and all other parts of the body. When the heart does not work well, even simple tasks such as walking, climbing stairs or sleeping can become difficult.

Some heart problems cause clear signs.

Others may stay silent for a long time.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can slowly affect the heart without causing pain in the early stage.

The Department of Cardiology at Santosh Hospital, Fraser Town provides care for people with heart and blood vessel problems.

Patients can visit the department for:

• Chest pain

• Breathlessness

• High blood pressure

• Fast heartbeat

• Irregular heartbeat

• Heart blockage

• Heart failure

• High cholesterol

• Heart checkups

• Heart attack risk

• Follow-up after heart treatment

Santosh Hospital is located at 6/1, Promenade Road, behind Coles Park, Pulikeshi Nagar, Fraser Town, Bengaluru.

Santosh Hospital is a 150-bed multispeciality hospital with 40 years of healthcare service, 100+ doctors and 30+ OPDs.

The hospital also has:

• Cath Lab

• ICU

• Operation theatres

• Diagnostics

• Pharmacy

• Inpatient care

• Multispeciality support

This helps patients get consultation, tests, procedures and hospital care under one roof when needed.

Cardiology Care at Santosh Hospital

Heart care is not only about treating a heart attack.

Cardiology also focuses on finding heart problems early and lowering future risk.

The cardiology team may help patients with:

• Heart disease screening

• Chest pain evaluation

• Blood pressure control

• Cholesterol management

• Heart blockage evaluation

• Heart rhythm problems

• Heart failure care

• Angiography

• Angioplasty

• Stent placement

• Heart health follow-up

• Preventive cardiology

The right treatment depends on the patient's symptoms, test results, age and overall health.

Not every person with a heart problem needs surgery.

Some patients may need only medicines and lifestyle changes.

Some may need angioplasty.

Others may need further heart surgery evaluation.

When Should You See a Cardiologist?

You should consider a heart checkup if you have:

• Repeated chest pain

• Chest pressure

• Breathlessness

• Fast heartbeat

• Irregular heartbeat

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Unusual tiredness

• Swelling in the feet

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Diabetes

• Family history of heart disease

• A previous heart attack

• A previous angioplasty

• A previous heart surgery

You should also speak to a doctor if you feel tired or breathless during normal activity that was easy for you earlier.

Common Signs of a Heart Problem

Heart problems do not always start with severe chest pain.

Possible signs may include:

• Chest discomfort

• Tightness in the chest

• Heavy feeling in the chest

• Breathlessness

• Fast heartbeat

• Skipped heartbeat

• Dizziness

• Weakness

• Tiredness during walking

• Swelling in the feet

• Pain in the arm

• Jaw pain

• Back pain

• Sudden sweating

• Fainting

These symptoms can also happen due to other health problems.

A doctor can help find the real cause.

Chest Pain Should Not Be Ignored

Chest pain can happen for many reasons.

It can come from the:

• Heart

• Lungs

• Muscles

• Stomach

• Food pipe

• Chest wall

But chest pain from the heart can be serious.

Heart-related pain may feel like:

• Pressure

• Tightness

• Heaviness

• Squeezing

• Burning

• A weight on the chest

The pain may also move to:

• Left arm

• Both arms

• Jaw

• Neck

• Back

• Shoulder

Some people may also have:

• Sweating

• Nausea

• Breathlessness

• Dizziness

• Sudden weakness

Severe chest pain should not be treated at home without medical advice.

When Is Chest Pain an Emergency?

Seek urgent medical care if chest pain is:

• Sudden

• Severe

• Getting worse

• Linked with sweating

• Linked with breathlessness

• Spreading to the arm or jaw

• Linked with fainting

• Linked with severe weakness

People with diabetes may sometimes have less clear symptoms during a heart attack.

Older adults may also have unusual symptoms.

Do not wait for severe pain if the person looks very unwell.

What Is Heart Blockage?

The heart needs blood and oxygen to work.

Blood reaches the heart through small blood vessels called coronary arteries.

Over time, fat and cholesterol can build up inside these arteries.

This can make the artery narrow.

People often call this a heart blockage.

A narrow artery may reduce blood flow to the heart.

This may cause:

• Chest pain

• Breathlessness

• Tiredness

• Chest pressure during walking

• Pain during exercise

A complete blockage can sometimes cause a heart attack.

What Causes Heart Blockage?

Heart blockage can develop slowly over many years.

Common risk factors include:

• High cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Smoking

• Being overweight

• Low physical activity

• Family history of heart disease

• Older age

• Poor diet

• Long-term stress

Having one risk factor does not mean a person will definitely get heart disease.

But having many risk factors can increase the chance.

Does Every Heart Blockage Need Treatment?

Yes, heart blockage needs medical review.

But not every blockage needs angioplasty.

Some patients can be treated with:

• Medicines

• Cholesterol control

• Blood pressure control

• Diabetes management

• Healthy diet

• Exercise as advised

• Regular follow-up

Other patients may need angioplasty or surgery.

The decision depends on:

• How much the artery is blocked

• Where the blockage is

• Number of blocked arteries

• Symptoms

• Heart pumping strength

• Age

• Diabetes

• Kidney health

• Other medical problems

Treatment should be planned after proper testing.

Coronary Angiography

Coronary angiography is a test used to look at the arteries of the heart.

It can help doctors see:

• Which artery is blocked

• Where the blockage is

• How narrow the artery is

• Whether more than one artery is affected

During the test, a thin tube called a catheter is passed through a blood vessel.

A special dye is used.

This helps the heart arteries show clearly on X-ray images.

Why Is Angiography Done?

A cardiologist may advise angiography when a patient has:

• Strong signs of heart blockage

• Repeated chest pain

• Abnormal heart test results

• Possible heart attack

• Severe symptoms during activity

• Known heart disease

Angiography helps the cardiologist decide the next step.

The next step may be:

• Medicines

• Angioplasty

• Stent placement

• Heart surgery evaluation

What Is Angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a procedure used to open a narrow or blocked heart artery.

A thin tube is guided into the blocked area.

A small balloon is used to open the artery.

A stent may then be placed inside the artery.

This helps improve blood flow to the heart.

Angioplasty is also called PCI.

Does Every Patient Need a Stent?

No.

A stent is placed only when the cardiologist feels it is needed.

The need depends on:

• Type of blockage

• Size of the artery

• Location of the blockage

• Blood flow

• Patient's condition

• Other heart problems

The doctor explains the need before the procedure.

What Is a Heart Stent?

A stent is a small mesh tube.

It is placed inside a narrow heart artery.

The stent helps keep the artery open after angioplasty.

After a stent, patients may need medicines that reduce the risk of clot formation.

These medicines should not be stopped without speaking to the cardiologist.

Cath Lab at Santosh Hospital

A Cath Lab is a special hospital room used for heart procedures.

It is also called a cardiac catheterisation laboratory.

It is used for procedures such as:

• Coronary angiography

• Angioplasty

• Stent placement

• Other selected heart procedures

Santosh Hospital has Cath Lab support for patients who may need heart tests or procedures.

What Is a Heart Attack?

A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart becomes badly reduced or blocked.

The heart muscle may start getting damaged because it is not receiving enough oxygen.

Common signs can include:

• Severe chest pain

• Chest pressure

• Tightness

• Sweating

• Breathlessness

• Nausea

• Arm pain

• Jaw pain

• Back pain

• Weakness

A heart attack is an emergency.

Fast treatment can be important.

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Women may not always have the same symptoms as men.

Possible signs may include:

• Chest pressure

• Breathlessness

• Nausea

• Back pain

• Jaw pain

• Severe tiredness

• Dizziness

• Sweating

Any sudden and unexplained symptoms should be checked quickly.

High Blood Pressure and the Heart

High blood pressure is also called hypertension.

It means the force of blood inside the arteries stays higher than normal.

Many people with high blood pressure feel fine.

This is why it can go unnoticed.

Over time, uncontrolled blood pressure can affect:

• Heart

• Brain

• Kidneys

• Eyes

• Blood vessels

It can increase the risk of:

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Heart failure

• Kidney disease

How Is High Blood Pressure Managed?

Treatment may include:

• Medicines

• Less salt

• Healthy food

• Weight control

• Regular exercise

• Better sleep

• Less smoking

• Less alcohol

• Regular BP checks

Do not stop blood pressure medicine without medical advice.

Even when the BP becomes normal, the medicine may still be needed.

High Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood.

The body needs some cholesterol.

But high levels of unhealthy cholesterol can increase the chance of fatty build-up inside the arteries.

Over time, this can lead to heart blockage.

High cholesterol often has no symptoms.

A blood test is needed to check it.

Who Should Check Their Cholesterol?

A cholesterol check may be useful if you have:

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Family history of heart disease

• Obesity

• Smoking habit

• Previous heart problem

• Low physical activity

Your doctor can tell you how often the test is needed.

What Is Heart Failure?

Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped.

It means the heart is not pumping blood as well as the body needs.

Possible symptoms include:

• Breathlessness

• Tiredness

• Swelling in the feet

• Trouble lying flat

• Reduced walking ability

• Fast heartbeat

• Sudden weight gain

• Weakness

Heart failure can have many causes.

Treatment depends on the reason.

How Is Heart Failure Treated?

Treatment may include:

• Medicines

• Blood pressure control

• Salt control

• Fluid control

• Weight monitoring

• Treatment of heart blockage

• Treatment of valve problems

• Regular follow-up

Some patients may need hospital care when symptoms become severe.

Fast or Irregular Heartbeat

A normal heart usually beats in a steady rhythm.

Some people may feel:

• Heart racing

• Fluttering

• Skipped beats

• Strong heartbeat

• Slow heartbeat

These changes may be called heart rhythm problems or arrhythmias.

They can happen for many reasons.

Some are mild.

Some need treatment.

When Should Palpitations Be Checked?

Speak to a doctor if palpitations happen often or come with:

• Chest pain

• Breathlessness

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Weakness

The doctor may advise tests such as ECG or Holter monitoring.

ECG

An ECG is a simple heart test.

It records the electrical activity of the heart.

It may help find:

• Heart rhythm problems

• Signs of heart stress

• Certain heart attack changes

• Fast or slow heartbeat

An ECG usually takes only a few minutes.

It is painless.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan of the heart.

It uses sound waves.

It can help doctors see:

• Heart chambers

• Heart valves

• Heart pumping strength

• Movement of the heart muscle

• Certain structural problems

It does not use radiation.

Stress Test

A stress test checks how the heart works during activity.

The patient may walk on a treadmill.

The heart is monitored during the test.

It may be advised when a patient has:

• Chest discomfort during walking

• Breathlessness during exercise

• Possible heart disease

• Certain heart risk factors

A stress test is not needed for every patient.

Holter Monitoring

A Holter monitor is a small device that records the heartbeat for a longer period.

A normal ECG records the heart for only a short time.

Some rhythm problems come and go.

Holter monitoring may help find these changes.

It may be useful for:

• Palpitations

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Irregular heartbeat

Preventive Cardiology

Preventive cardiology focuses on stopping heart disease before it becomes serious.

This can include checking:

• Blood pressure

• Blood sugar

• Cholesterol

• Weight

• Smoking

• Diet

• Exercise

• Family history

Preventive care is useful even if you do not have chest pain.

Who Should Consider a Heart Checkup?

You may benefit from a heart checkup if you:

• Are above 40

• Have diabetes

• Have high BP

• Have high cholesterol

• Smoke

• Are overweight

• Have low physical activity

• Have a family history of heart disease

• Feel chest discomfort

• Feel breathless during activity

The doctor can decide which tests are needed.

Heart Care for People With Diabetes

Diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease.

High blood sugar can slowly damage blood vessels.

People with diabetes should regularly check:

• Blood pressure

• Cholesterol

• Blood sugar

• Weight

They should also report chest pain, breathlessness or unusual tiredness.

Some people with diabetes may have heart disease without severe chest pain.

Heart Care for Older Adults

Heart problems become more common with age.

Older people may also have:

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Kidney disease

• Lung disease

• Arthritis

These health problems can affect heart treatment.

This is why a multispeciality hospital can be useful.

Different doctors can work together when needed.

Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery: How Is the Choice Made?

Patients often ask whether angioplasty or bypass is better.

There is no single answer.

Angioplasty may be suitable for some patients.

Bypass surgery may be better for others.

Doctors look at:

• Number of blockages

• Location of blockages

• Severity

• Diabetes

• Heart function

• Age

• Other health problems

The treatment is chosen after looking at the full heart condition.

What Is Bypass Surgery?

Bypass surgery is also called CABG.

It creates a new path for blood to flow around blocked heart arteries.

It may be advised for selected patients with:

• Several blocked arteries

• Complex blockages

• Certain types of heart disease

Not every person with heart blockage needs bypass surgery.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation helps selected patients recover after a heart problem or heart procedure.

It may include:

• Safe physical activity

• Diet advice

• Heart health education

• Risk control

• Follow-up

• Support for returning to normal life

The plan is based on the patient's condition.

When Should Heart Patients Go to the Hospital Quickly?

Seek urgent care for:

• Severe chest pain

• Chest pain with sweating

• Sudden breathlessness

• Fainting

• Very fast heartbeat with weakness

• Chest pain spreading to the arm

• Chest pain spreading to the jaw

• Sudden severe weakness

• Severe breathing difficulty

These signs can sometimes point to a serious heart problem.

Cardiology Care at a Multispeciality Hospital

Heart patients may also have other health problems.

For example:

• Diabetes

• Kidney problems

• Lung disease

• High blood pressure

• Infection

Santosh Hospital has multiple departments under one roof.

The hospital has:

• 150 beds

• Cath Lab

• ICU

• Operation theatres

• Diagnostics

• Pharmacy

• 30+ OPDs

• 100+ doctors

This helps patients get support from other specialists when needed.

Cardiology Care in Fraser Town and Nearby Areas

Santosh Hospital is located behind Coles Park in Fraser Town.

Patients can visit the Cardiology Department from nearby areas such as:

• Fraser Town

• Pulikeshi Nagar

• Coles Park

• Cox Town

• Cooke Town

• Richards Town

• Benson Town

• Shivajinagar

• Vasanth Nagar

• Bengaluru Cantonment

• Ulsoor

• Nearby areas of central Bengaluru

Patients searching for a cardiologist near Coles Park, heart specialist near Cox Town, cardiologist near Cooke Town or heart hospital near Shivajinagar can visit Santosh Hospital in Fraser Town.

Why Choose Santosh Hospital for Cardiology Care?

40 Years of Healthcare Service

Santosh Hospital has provided healthcare services for 40 years.

150-Bed Multispeciality Hospital

Patients can access outpatient care, inpatient care and critical care in the same hospital.

Cath Lab

The Cath Lab supports selected heart tests and procedures.

ICU

Patients who need close monitoring can receive ICU care when required.

100+ Doctors

Santosh Hospital has more than 100 doctors across many medical departments.

30+ OPDs

Patients can meet specialists from many departments under one hospital system.

Diagnostics

Heart patients can get tests as advised by their doctor.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy services are available within the hospital.

Multispeciality Support

Patients with heart disease and other health problems can get care from different specialists when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which doctor should I see for chest pain?

A cardiologist can check chest pain that may be linked to the heart. Severe chest pain with sweating, breathlessness or arm pain needs urgent medical care.

What does a cardiologist treat?

A cardiologist treats heart and blood vessel problems such as heart blockage, high BP, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat and heart failure.

What are the early signs of heart disease?

Possible signs include chest discomfort, breathlessness, unusual tiredness, dizziness and palpitations. Some people may have no clear symptoms.

What test can find heart blockage?

Tests may include ECG, stress testing, echocardiography and coronary angiography. The cardiologist decides the right test.

Does every heart blockage need angioplasty?

No. Some blockages can be treated with medicines and lifestyle changes. Angioplasty is advised only when needed.

What is angiography?

Angiography is a test that shows the arteries of the heart and helps find narrow or blocked areas.

What is angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a procedure used to open a narrow or blocked heart artery.

What is a stent?

A stent is a small mesh tube placed inside an artery to help keep it open.

Is angiography the same as angioplasty?

No. Angiography is mainly a test. Angioplasty is a treatment.

Can high BP damage the heart?

Yes. High blood pressure can slowly put extra stress on the heart and blood vessels.

Can diabetes affect the heart?

Yes. Diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease.

What is heart failure?

Heart failure means the heart is not pumping blood as well as the body needs.

What is an ECG?

An ECG is a simple test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

What is an echo test?

An echo is an ultrasound scan of the heart. It helps doctors check heart valves and pumping strength.

When should I get a heart checkup?

A checkup may be useful if you have diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, family history of heart disease or heart-related symptoms.

Can young people get heart disease?

Yes. Heart disease is more common with age, but younger people can also develop heart problems.

Does Santosh Hospital have a Cath Lab?

Santosh Hospital has Cath Lab infrastructure to support selected heart tests and procedures.

Where is Santosh Hospital located?

Santosh Hospital is located at 6/1, Promenade Road, behind Coles Park, Pulikeshi Nagar, Fraser Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560005.

Can patients from Cox Town and Cooke Town visit Santosh Hospital?

Yes. Santosh Hospital's Fraser Town location is accessible from Cox Town, Cooke Town, Richards Town, Benson Town, Shivajinagar and other nearby areas.

Consult a Cardiologist at Santosh Hospital, Fraser Town

Do not ignore repeated chest pain, breathlessness, fast heartbeat or unusual tiredness.

A heart checkup can help find the cause and guide the right treatment.

Consult the Department of Cardiology at Santosh Hospital, Fraser Town for heart checkups, cardiac tests, angiography, angioplasty, heart blockage care and other heart-related concerns.

Santosh Hospital
6/1, Promenade Road, behind Coles Park
Pulikeshi Nagar, Fraser Town
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560005