Department of Cardiology
The Department of Cardiology at Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College and Hospital provides comprehensive tertiary, preventive, and interventional cardiac healthcare to patients across the district and surrounding regions. The department is manned by a distinguished faculty comprising a Professor, Associate Professor, and two Assistant Professors.
Department Infrastructure & Bed Strength
Continuous multichannel cardiac telemetry, ventilators & central monitoring
Transitional cardiac monitoring and post-interventional observation
Dedicated male inpatient care and post-procedure recovery
Dedicated female inpatient care and specialized nursing
Interventional & Diagnostic Services
Cath Lab & Interventions
The department has a state-of-the-art Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) performing advanced life-saving procedures:
- Routine Coronary Angiograms (CAG): Digital high-resolution coronary imaging for diagnosing ischemic heart disease.
- Coronary Angioplasties (PTCA / Stenting): Emergency primary and elective angioplasties with drug-eluting stents for acute myocardial infarction.
- Pacemaker Implantation: Single-chamber and dual-chamber permanent pacemaker implantations (PPI) and temporary cardiac pacing.
- Completely supported under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS).
Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostics
Equipped with cutting-edge non-invasive diagnostic modalities operating round-the-clock:
- Echocardiography (Echo): 2D & Color Doppler Echocardiography is being done on all days for outpatients, inpatients, and emergency admissions.
- Treadmill Test (TMT): Stress exercise electrocardiography for evaluating coronary artery disease and exercise tolerance.
- Holter Monitoring: 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring for detection of occult cardiac arrhythmias and syncope.
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE): Advanced high-resolution imaging for valvular heart diseases, infective endocarditis, and cardiac thrombus.
OPD Schedule & Academic Programs
Cardiology Outpatient Clinic (OPD)
The Cardiology OP runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM onwards in the Super-Speciality Outpatient Block. Inpatient consultations and round-the-clock emergency evaluations are available 24x7.
Academic Degree Course
The department conducts and runs the B.Sc. Cardiac Technology degree program for the past 3 years, delivering comprehensive didactic instruction and intensive clinical Cath Lab / Echo hands-on training for allied healthcare students.
Teaching Staff & Faculty
| Designation | Department | Sanctioned Strength | Clinical Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor & Head of Department | Cardiology | 1 | Department Administration, Interventional Cardiology, Cath Lab & Academic Teaching |
| Associate Professor | Cardiology | 1 | Interventional Cardiology, Cath Lab, ICCU In-Charge & B.Sc. Cardiac Technology Training |
| Assistant Professor | Cardiology | 2 | Cath Lab Procedures, Outpatient Clinic, Echocardiography (Daily), TMT & Holter Diagnostics |
Government Medical College, Thiruvannamalai.
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