Cardiology

At Eastpoint Hospital, our Cardiology Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with heart and vascular conditions. Our team of expert cardiologists, nurses, and support staff is committed to delivering the highest standard of care, utilizing the latest advancements in medical technology and research.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to diagnose, treat, and manage cardiovascular diseases, including:

• Comprehensive Heart Assessments: Our cardiologists conduct thorough evaluations to understand your heart health, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and diagnostic tests.
• Interventional Cardiology: From angioplasty to stent placement, our interventional cardiologists perform minimally invasive procedures to treat various heart conditions effectively.
• Electrophysiology: Our specialized team focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders, offering services like ablation therapy and pacemaker implantation.
• Heart Failure Management: We provide personalized treatment plans for patients with heart failure, including medication management, lifestyle counselling, and advanced therapies.
• Preventive Cardiology: Emphasizing prevention, our team educates patients on risk factors and lifestyle changes to promote heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Meet Our Team

Our department is staffed with a diverse team of board-certified cardiologists and healthcare professionals who are passionate about heart health. With years of experience and expertise in various subspecialties, our team collaborates to provide individualized care tailored to your needs.

Dr. Saravanan Palaniappan

MD FRCP(UK) CCT (Cardiology, UK) PhD(UK) CCDS(US)

Consultant Cardiologist and Director: Super Speciality Service
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Hospital.

Dr. Saravanan completed his MD in Internal Medicine from MGR Medical University, Chennai, MRCP from London, CCT in Cardiology from PMETB, UK, CCDS from BHRE, USA, Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology, and Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, UK.

Experience:

He has worked in reputed institutions in India & the UK including GM Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, MIOT Hospital, and NHS UK, with 30+ years of experience.

Area of Interest

• Coronary angiogram (CAG): via Radial and Femoral access.
• Coronary Angioplasty including complex PCI: bifurcation lesions, CTOs.
• Pacemaker implant.
• Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) implant.
• CRT pacemakers and CRT defibrillators implant.
• LBB pacing: modern physiological pacing.
• Leadless pacemaker (Micra) implant.
• Cardiac Electrophysiology: 2D mapping and ablation; 3D mapping; complex EP and ablation – AF ablation; VT ablation.
• Transesophageal Echo.
• Intra-cardiac imaging: IVUS, OCT etc.
• Transplant assessment: right heart catheter studies; Endomyocardial biopsy.
• Structural intervention: ASD, VSD closure.