DR Sanjiv Gupta
About Me
DR Sanjiv Gupta
MD
Cardiologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
HEART VALVE REPAIR SURGERY
Surgical repair of damaged heart valves aims at restoring their normal function while preserving native tissue rather than replacement. This approach helps avoid complications related to artificial prostheses over time.
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- . . Causes & Symptoms:. . Valve leakage (regurgitation) or narrowing (stenosis) can manifest as breathlessness, fatigue,& palpitations.. .
- . . Diagnostic evaluation:. . Echocardiograms provide detailed images assessing valve structure & function abnormalities.. .
- . . Surgical techniques:. . Procedures include reshaping leaflets,& reinforcing supporting structures,(annuloplasty),& removing excess tissue.. .
- . . Post-op considerations:. . Close monitoring,& rehabilitation focusing on gradual return & medication adherence are essential.. .
- . . Benefits:. . Repair circumvents need for lifelong anticoagulation associated with mechanical valves maintaining better physiological function..
; Heart valve repair remains preferable when feasible offering symptom relief & improved long-term prognosis whilst conserving native valve integrity.;
PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION (PCI)
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention is a non-surgical method used to open narrowed coronary arteries. This approach restores adequate blood flow using specialized tools inserted via catheterization techniques through groin or wrist arteries.
IMPLANTATION OF IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD)
An ICD is a device implanted under the skin designed to detect dangerous ventricular arrhythmias and deliver electric shocks that restore normal heartbeat. It plays a critical role in preventing sudden cardiac death.
- Candidacy factors: Individuals with history of life-threatening arrhythmias or at high risk due to structural heart disease qualify for ICD implantation.
- Surgical process: The device leads are carefully positioned inside the heart chambers through veins accessed near the collarbone under local anesthesia.
- User experience: The ICD continuously monitors rhythm automatically; shocks are delivered only when necessary without patient intervention required during normal activity.
- Lifestyle impact: Most patients resume routine activities with minor restrictions initially; regular follow-ups ensure device efficacy and battery status checks.
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY STUDY AND ABLATION
This diagnostic and therapeutic technique targets abnormal heart rhythms by locating defective electrical pathways within the heart muscle. It helps both diagnose arrhythmias and treat them effectively.
- Symptoms involved: Palpitations, dizziness, fainting spells indicating irregular heartbeat patterns.
- The study phase: Catheters inserted into blood vessels measure electrical signals inside the heart to pinpoint faulty circuits causing arrhythmias.
- Ablation treatment: Radiofrequency or cryotherapy energy is applied via catheters to destroy malfunctioning tissue triggering abnormal rhythms.
- Post-procedure care: Patients may require monitoring for rhythm stabilization before discharge.
- Main advantages: Often curative approach reducing dependence on medications or implantable devices like pacemakers in certain cases.
This combined approach allows precise diagnosis followed by targeted elimination of arrhythmic sources enhancing heart rhythm control safely.
TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT (TAVR)
TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure designed to replace a diseased aortic valve without open-heart surgery. It is particularly beneficial for patients considered high-risk for traditional surgery.
- Condition addressed: Severe aortic stenosis where the valve narrows and restricts blood flow from the heart.
- Assessment methods: Echocardiography and CT scans help evaluate valve anatomy and function prior to intervention.
- Procedure details: A catheter delivers a replacement valve via an artery, usually through the leg or chest wall.
- Recovery expectations: Shorter hospital stay compared to open surgery with gradual improvement in symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue.
- Benefits: Reduced procedural risk, faster healing time, and improved cardiac performance post-procedure.
TAVR offers an advanced solution for critical valve disease in patients unsuitable for conventional surgical methods.
CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING (CABG)
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, commonly known as CABG, is a surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart. It is typically recommended for patients with severe coronary artery disease where blockages reduce oxygen supply.
- Symptoms and causes: Persistent chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and fatigue often signal underlying artery blockages caused by plaque buildup.
- Diagnosis: Evaluation involves cardiac catheterization, stress tests, and imaging studies to determine the location and severity of arterial narrowing.
- Treatment process: The surgeon creates new pathways around blocked arteries using grafts taken from other blood vessels in the body.
- Postoperative care: Recovery includes monitoring in intensive care, medication management, rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications.
- Outcomes: CABG improves blood flow, reduces symptoms, lowers risk of heart attacks, and enhances quality of life.
This bypass surgery is an established treatment aimed at restoring sufficient circulation to the heart muscle when less invasive options are insufficient.