What is Cardiology?

Cardiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. The cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels, is responsible for circulating blood and oxygen throughout the body. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be advisable to seek the advice of a cardiologist:

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Heart palpitations (sensations of a racing, fluttering, or pounding heart)
• Weakness or dizziness
• Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
• Fainting or near-fainting episodes

Why Should You Choose Prince Court’s Cardiology Centre?

Expertise and Specialisation

When it comes to your heart health, receiving high-quality care from experienced and knowledgeable professionals is crucial. At Prince Court Cardiology Centre, our team of experts are dedicated to providing personalized care that meets your unique needs. Our department includes consultant Interventional cardiologists, paediatric consultant cardiologists, and consultant Electrophysiologist cardiologist. Additionally, we have consultant cardiothoracic surgeons in our Cardiothoracic Surgery services department.

Advanced Technology and Facilities

We use state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment options to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management of various heart and vascular conditions. Our specialists work together to provide comprehensive care that addresses your concerns and improves your heart health.

• Non-invasive Diagnostic Cardiology Laboratory 
  • Provides a wide range of comprehensive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures. Offer services such as echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and more
  • Provides specialised diagnostic procedures such as Tilt table testing and CardioMEMS, a wireless heart monitoring system that helps manage heart failure

• Cardiac catheterisation laboratory (Cath lab)
  • Offers Interventional cardiology services, which are minimally invasive and use catheters and catheter-based devices to diagnose and treat a range of cardiovascular conditions, including the coronary, peripheral and renal arteries, structures of the heart such as holes and valve disease, and cardiac rhythm problems
  • Equipped with advanced technology such as biplane flat detectors and a 3D cardiac mapping system for high-quality imaging to reduce radiation exposure and contrast (dye) usage
  • Available 24/7, and all personnel, including the cardiologist, nurses, technician, and radiographer, are on standby for emergency treatment by angioplasty and stenting of patients with acute heart attacks

Common Cardiac Conditions

• Coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Heart attack (Myocardial infarction)
• Heart failure
• Heart valve disease
• Aortic aneurysms
• Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)
• Congenital heart disease (heart conditions present at birth)
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Cardiomyopathy
• Hypertensive (high blood pressure)
• Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
• Mitral valve prolapse
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA)
• Aortic stenosis
• Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
• Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
• Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

Cardiac Procedures

• Diagnostic coronary and bypass graft angiography – a procedure that uses X-rays and dye to examine the blood vessels (coronary arteries) and bypass grafts that supply blood to the heart muscle, detecting blockages or narrowing and evaluating the success of previous surgeries
• Diagnostic right and left heart cardiac catheterisation – a procedure where a catheter is inserted into the right or left side of the heart to measure blood pressure, oxygen levels, and to evaluate heart function
• Diagnostic peripheral and renal angiography – X-ray and dye procedure that examines blood vessels in arms, legs, and kidneys to detect blockages or narrowing.
• Intravascular ultrasound imaging – uses ultrasound probe on a catheter to image inside blood vessels and evaluate blockages/narrowing
• Intracoronary physiological pressure wire measurement (FFR) – a procedure that measures blood pressure inside the coronary artery to evaluate the severity of blockages and determine if a stent is necessary
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) – a minimally invasive procedure used to treat blockages in the coronary arteries, involving a balloon catheter to widen the narrowed artery, and sometimes a stent is placed to help keep the artery open:
  • Drug-eluting stent implantation
  • Plain balloon
  • Drug-coated balloon angioplasty
• 24/7 acute angioplasty for heart attack patients – a life-saving emergency procedure where a blocked coronary artery is opened with a balloon catheter and a stent may be placed
• Peripheral and renal angioplasty – a minimally invasive procedure used to treat blockages in the peripheral arteries and renal arteries
• Renal artery denervation for treatment-resistant high blood pressure – a procedure where the nerves around the renal arteries are ablated to treat high blood pressure that has not responded to medication
• Percutaneous device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovule – a procedure used to close holes in the heart (ASD or PFO) that can cause stroke or heart failure
• Electrophysiological assessment and treatment/ablation of cardiac arrhythmias with 3D mapping – a procedure that uses catheters and advanced mapping techniques to locate and treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and ventricular tachycardia
• Left atrial appendage occluder device implant – a procedure where a device is implanted in the left atrial appendage to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take blood thinners
• Temporary and permanent cardiac device implants – a procedure where a small device is implanted under the skin to help regulate the heartbeat. Temporary devices are used for short-term heart monitoring, while permanent devices include pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs):
  • Permanent single-chamber, dual-chamber pacemaker
  • Biventricular pacemaker implantations (CRT-P or D)
  • Leadless pacemaker implantation (Micra)
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)