Cardiac Science
Department of Cardiology at GNRC Dispur
The Department of Cardiology was set up in the year 1997 by Dr. Manish Chandra Bhuyan, the first formally trained cardiologist in the region. Dr. Anup K Boro, who was attached to the then Prime Minister of India Shri P.V. Narsimha Rao as his personal cardiologist, joined Dr. Bhuyan to offer dedicated cardiac services to the people of Assam and the North-East.
The proficiency, precision, and skill of our cardiac team demonstrate our pioneering contributions in advanced cardiac care and has the expertise in performing angiography, angioplasty, valvuloplasty, device closure for congenital heart diseases, devices for cardiac arrhythmias, aneurysm interventions, and coronary angiography through radial route, thereby sending the most of the patient home on the same day, without hospitalization.
Our Cardiac team at GNRC Heart Institute performs all types of diagnostic and latest therapeutic procedures and continues to be the most sought-after heart hospital for patients in Guwahati and also from across the North Eastern States.
CARDIOLOGY CLINIC: The GNRC Cardiology clinic treats every kind of Cardiac Ailment with symptoms such as chest pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, irregularity in the pulse rate and heart rate, heavy sweating and high blood pressure. The Cardiology OPD clinic operates Monday to Saturday (9am-5pm). We regularly receive walk-in patients to the clinic, however, it is advisable to enquire about the availability of the doctors in advance by calling our toll-free number: 1800 345 0022.
Non-Invasive Services
These services do not involve the insertion of instruments into the body to detect and treat heart diseases.
Non-Invasive Services-
● ECG (Electrocardiogram) ● HOLTER Monitor ● ECHO ● Tread Mill Test
However, GNRC Hospitals, Dispur,currently does not offer Cardiac MRI services.
Invasive Services
These services involve the insertion of instruments into the body to detect and treat heart diseases
Invasive Services: Coronary Angiography (CAG) ● Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) ● Emergency /Primary Angioplasty (PAMI) in case of Heart Attack ●Balloon Heart Valvuloplasty ●Electro Physiology Test (EP Test) ●Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) ●Permanent Pacemaker / CTR / ICD /in ASD, VSD, PDA coarctation of Aorta etc. ● Device Implantation
First, to start Cardiac Vascular Thoracic Surgery in North-East India, in 1999 it was launched by Dr. Nomal Chandra Borah, a visionary at the core, after delivering the First super-specialty needs of neuroscience, offered yet another super specialty to North East Region.
The Cardiac Surgery at GNRC Heart Institute was established to make basic and advanced cardiac and cardiac surgical care affordable and available to the population of Assam, North-East India and its neighbouring countries.
The Cardiac Surgery department is one of the best and most comprehensive integrated facilities in the North-East India. It has a dedicated team of cardiac surgeons and cardiologists providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to patients with various heart diseases.
The entire team of doctors, nurses, technicians and heart specialists ensures excellent and efficient patient care. The team is available round-the-clock to render their services promptly and thus ensuring faster recovery. Our cardiac surgeons have developed a culture of excellence in patient care and academics through outstanding team efforts. Our Academic tie-up with the cardiac surgeons at Singapore General Health has enabled the GNRC Cardiac surgeon team in keeping up-to date with medical updates and instilling surgical acumen to International Standards which is reinforced by regular surgical audit. The Cardiac Surgery Department has introduced and achieved many milestones in cardiac surgery procedures in the North East Region.
MILESTONES IN CARDIOLOGY by the best heart hospital in Guwahati, Assam
With the expertise in performing angiography, angioplasty & valvuloplasty, Device closure for congenital heart diseases, Devices for cardiac arrhythmias, Aneurysm interventions and coronary angiography through radial route since 1997, GNRC Heart Institute has successfully treated over 355,000 out-patients, Over 35,000 Coronary Angiography, Over 8000 Coronary Angioplasty, over 2000 permanent pacemaker implantation with EP study and RF Ablation. Our Specialists are experts in managing all types of acute cardiac, thoracic and vascular emergencies and other Cardiac Surgery procedures.
We are the First Cardiac Surgery Department in the Northeast to perform:
Bloodless OPEN HEART Surgery in NE Region, Ascending to descending thoracic aorta bypass , Giant LA Aneurysm surgery (2015), Ruptured sinus of Valsalva neurysm (RSOV, 2016), First Hybrid Vascular surgery , Adult Co-arterial repair using ascending to descending aorta bypass surgery (2007), Hybrid vascular surgery (2012), Redo Heart Surgery (2015), Emergency pulmonary thromboembolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism (2016), Emergency Open Heart Surgery for dislodged ASD device retrieval at CABG in rare blood group Type using autologous transfusion in July 2017.
Range of services provided by the best heart hospital in Guwahati
GNRC Dispur is one of the best hospitals in Guwahati for heart treatment, offering angioplasty, bypass surgery, valve repair, pacemaker procedures, and 24×7 emergency heart attack care. Since 1998, GNRC has performed over 35,000 angiographies, more than 8,000 angioplasties, and treats more than 350,000 heart patients with an experienced team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
Chest pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Irregular heartbeat / palpitations
High blood pressure
Heart attack symptoms
Heart valve or rhythm disorders
Congenital heart issues
Patients requiring pacemakers or bypass surgery
GNRC Dispur is a trusted heart hospital in Guwahati, providing complete heart care, from diagnosis to advanced cardiac procedures and emergency treatment, backed by experienced specialists and modern medical technology.
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