Cardiology Procedures
The complete range of non-surgical cardiac diagnosis and treatment — from routine angioplasty to advanced structural heart procedures. Click any procedure to expand.
Coronary Angioplasty & Complex PCI
Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) opens blocked coronary arteries using a balloon catheter and stent. KG Hospital's interventional cardiologists perform the full range of complex PCI, including bifurcation stenting, CTO intervention, and treatment of heavily calcified lesions. Our Cath Lab is equipped with OCT and FFR, enabling precision-guided stenting that produces better long-term outcomes and avoids unnecessary procedures.
- Bifurcation Stenting — treating artery branch points where two vessels meet
- CTO Intervention — opening arteries completely blocked for 3+ months
- OCT-guided Stenting — real-time imaging inside arteries for precise placement
- FFR-guided PCI — only stent blockages that genuinely restrict blood flow
- Drug-eluting Stents — latest generation for lowest restenosis rates
TAVI — Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
TAVI replaces a diseased aortic valve without open-heart surgery. A new valve is delivered through a catheter — usually via the femoral artery in the groin. The heart continues beating throughout. TAVI is the treatment of choice for elderly patients and those with high surgical risk who cannot safely undergo traditional valve replacement surgery.
A multidisciplinary Heart Team — cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anaesthetists — assesses each patient to confirm they are suitable for TAVI and determines the optimal approach and valve type.
Pacemaker, CRT & ICD Implantation
KG Hospital offers the complete range of cardiac device implantation — from standard single-chamber pacemakers to advanced leadless devices and conduction system pacing. Our electrophysiologists implant devices for bradycardia, heart block, heart failure (CRT), and life-threatening arrhythmia (ICD). Post-implant remote monitoring is available.
- Single and Dual-chamber Pacemakers — standard rhythm support
- Leadless Pacemaker — no leads, lower infection risk
- HIS Bundle Pacing — natural conduction pathway stimulation
- LBBB Pacing — for left bundle branch block conduction delay
- CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for heart failure
- ICD — prevents sudden cardiac death
Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
KG Hospital's Advanced Heart Failure Clinic provides specialist care for patients with chronic and advanced heart failure. The clinic operates a true multidisciplinary model — cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, and clinical psychologists working together around each patient.
For patients with end-stage heart failure not responding to medical therapy, the clinic offers LVAD implantation as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy, and evaluates patients for heart transplantation in collaboration with KG Hospital's cardiac surgery programme.
Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Management
KG Hospital's electrophysiology team diagnoses and treats the full range of heart rhythm disorders — from benign palpitations to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Electrophysiology studies (EPS) map the heart's electrical system to pinpoint the exact source of an arrhythmia. Catheter ablation then destroys the abnormal tissue causing the problem — often offering a permanent cure.
Preventive Cardiology & Heart Attack Risk
Prevention is central to KG Hospital's cardiac philosophy. Our cardiologists work with patients to identify and manage all modifiable risk factors — hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity — through lifestyle guidance and medication, before intervention becomes necessary.
If you suspect a heart attack, call 0422-2219191 immediately — do not wait or drive yourself. Some patients may then be advised to take the "Loading Dose" below, a protocol developed by KG Hospital Chairman Dr G. Bakthavathsalam, while waiting for emergency care:
Dr G. Bakthavathsalam — Chairman, KG Hospital
Only take this if advised by a doctor or by KG Hospital's emergency team on the phone. It may not be suitable for everyone — for example, if you have a known allergy to aspirin/NSAIDs, a bleeding disorder, or are already on blood-thinning medication. Call first; our team will guide you. This does not replace emergency medical care — call 0422-2219191 and seek immediate treatment.
Device Closure — ASD · PFO · VSD · PDA
A catheter-based technique to seal congenital heart defects without open-heart surgery. A small Amplatzer occluder device is delivered through the femoral vein, guided by real-time echocardiography and fluoroscopy, and deployed to permanently seal the defect. Performed for both paediatric and adult patients.
- ASD — hole between upper chambers; prevents pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure
- PFO — flap opening in atrial septum; closure reduces recurrent stroke risk in cryptogenic stroke patients
- VSD — hole between lower chambers; Amplatzer occluder eliminates left-to-right shunt without bypass
- PDA — vessel that fails to close after birth; occluder or coil embolisation — standard of care
