Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

The Clinic has a vast cardiology unit where patients with all cardiac diseases visit to get their treatments. At Fortis Escorts, the cardiologists are highly professional, and they assist the patients in every possible way. They also offer treatment for patients with congenital anomalies. The cardiologists at Fortis Escorts perform the basic diagnostic tests such as

• ECG
• Angiography
• Cardiac MRI
• EKG
• Sonography
• Dopplerography

After performing the diagnostic tests, they start the procedure with minimally invasive surgeries. In the case of blocked vessels and angina, the cardiologists usually prefer stenting methods as they not only minimize complications but also increase the life expectancy of the patients.

The stenting methods work effectively from five to fifteen years, depending on heart defects. The cardiologists at Fortis Escorts have also introduced some new methods such as coronary lithotripsy and LASER angioplasty that are not available anywhere else in India.

Treatment Procedures

Some of the common methods are

• Coronary Artery Stenting- It is a metal stenting procedure that is extensively used to open up the blocked coronary artery. The procedure is not painful; however, the recovery period is two weeks. The cardiologists insert a metal stent that serves to circulate blood through the arteries. The stent is safe for the patients and has no side effects.
• Radiofrequency Ablation- It is a non-invasive procedure that works through electrical current to ablate the malignant tissue or open the vessels. In this technique, the cardiologists apply controlled intensity of current to open the vessels that have been blocked due to any tumors, either benign or malignant. It does not involve any sort of bleeding, and the patient gets recovered within a week.
• Coronary Shockwave Lithotripsy- It is an advanced technique that has been installed at Fortis Institute for providing successful interventions to patients for their cardiac defects. In this technique, the cardiologists apply sonic pressure to open up closed vessels. This technique is primarily used before the stents implants as it optimizes the success of the treatment. The procedure is non-invasive, and through pressure application, the calcium deposits are broken down. By this technique, the life expectancy of the patient with artery blockage can be increased up to 5 years.
• LASER Coronary Angioplasty- It is another innovative procedure for blocked heart vessels. This technique helps in treating patients with angina or congenital heart defects. The cardiologists insert a LASER catheter inside the vessel, and after opening the vessel, they place a stent which helps in blood circulation and prevents the arteries from blockage. Through this procedure, the life expectancy of the patient can be increased up to 7 years.

The Clinic has a general surgery unit where certified surgeons offer treatments for complex procedures. The surgeons at Fortis Escorts have vast experience in dealing with complex diseases, and they perform laparoscopic surgeries to achieve positive intervention. They offer

• Bariatric Surgery- It is a surgical procedure that is performed to get rid of obesity. In patients with genetic and hormonal problems, it gets difficult to lose weight only through exercise. For obese patients, laparoscopic surgery is performed through which the surgeons make small incisions near the stomach to cut half of its part. The procedure takes 90 minutes to complete. The surgeons at Fortis Escorts offer personalized assistance to each patient and perform the procedure that results in a successful intervention.
• Mastectomy Surgery- It is a minimally invasive technique that surgeons at Fortis Escorts institute perform to treat breast cancer. In this technique, the surgeons remove the entire breast as the tumors spread to all nearby issues. At Fortis Escorts, the surgeons focus on the techniques that are safe and effective and prevent the disease recurrence. The personalized approach of the surgeons results in a successful intervention. The surgeons at Fortis Escorts perform follow-ups as well to check the patient's condition.

The Clinic has a comprehensive organ transplant unit along with a blood bank that is accredited by NABL. The surgeons at Fortis Escorts offer 24/7 assistance to patients with their medical conditions. The surgeons perform transplants when no other option works. They offer

Kidney Transplant

At Fortis Escorts, the patients also come for their kidney transplants. The method is adopted for patients with no chances of recovery through any other procedure.

The donor is usually accepted by the family, and before starting any procedure, all the diagnostic tests are performed for the patient's safety.

At Fortis Escorts, 90% of the patients receive successful intervention for their kidney transplants. The surgeons stick to the minimally invasive techniques to perform the procedure.

Heart Transplant

The Clinic also has the availability of heart transplants for patients with critical heart conditions. The cardiologists use this option when the patient does not show any significant change through other techniques.

It is major surgery, so the cardiologists at Fortis Escorts pay extra attention to it. They also arrange blood for the patients to compensate for the blood loss. They prefer family donors over others to minimize complications.

After performing gene testing, they start the procedure. The cardiologists at Fortis Escorts monitor the patient for two weeks and suggest patients not to indulge in any tiresome activities for at least four months.

Lung Transplant

In Fortis Escorts, the surgeons also offer lung transplants to critical patients. This procedure is performed for patients with both lungs damaged. The recovery period is usually three months as the body slowly recognizes the new tissues.