It has dedicated wings for Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Interventions, Cardiac Anesthesia and Cardiac Imaging. Apollo Heart Centre Chennai is the first hospital in South India to be accredited by the Joint Commission International USA and has been reaccredited four times. It was also declared as the "Centre of Excellence" by the Government of India and is the first hospital to have successfully transplanted only the pancreas. Apollo Heart Centre Chennai caters to over 3,000 people on a daily basis.
Cardiac Specialities:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Electrophysiology
- Heart Failure
- Structural Heart Disease
- Paediatric Cardiology
- Preventive Cardiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Transplantation
Infrastructure:
- Dedicated cardiac care facilities
- 4 Cath Labs within Apollo's Chennai cardiac programme
- Cardiac critical-care units
- Intensive-care facilities
- Advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostics
- Dedicated operating theatres
- Heart transplantation facilities
- Minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery capabilities
Cardiac Procedures & Treatments:
- Coronary Angioplasty (PCI)
- Primary PCI
- Complex PCI
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Procedures
- CABG
- TAVI / TAVR
- Valve Repair & Replacement
- Electrophysiology Studies
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Pacemaker Implantation
- ICD Implantation
- CRT & Leadless Pacemakers
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
- Heart Transplantation
Advanced Medical Technology:
- Da Vinci Robotic System: For selected robotic-assisted cardiac procedures.
- Advanced Cardiac Imaging: CT, MRI and nuclear imaging for cardiac assessment.
- Cardiac Catheterisation Labs: For diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- IVUS: Intravascular imaging for detailed assessment of coronary arteries.
- OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography for coronary imaging.
- FFR: Fractional Flow Reserve for assessing coronary blood-flow significance.
- Advanced Electrophysiology Systems: For diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders.
- Leadless Pacemaker Technology: For selected patients requiring cardiac pacing.
Emergency & Critical Cardiac Care:
- 24×7 Emergency Cardiac Care
- Rapid assessment of acute cardiac conditions
- Specialist cardiology support
- Cardiac critical-care monitoring
- Advanced life-support capabilities
- Emergency interventional cardiac procedures
- Dedicated care coordination for complex cases
Facilities Available:
- Patient Amenities: Comfortable accommodation, waiting areas and patient support services.
- Payment & Insurance: Insurance coordination and billing assistance, subject to policy coverage and eligibility.
- Food & Diet: Food services and dietary options for patients and attendants.
- Treatment Support: Cardiac consultations, diagnostics, procedures, surgery, critical care and follow-up.
- International Patient Services: Appointment scheduling, medical visa assistance, treatment coordination, airport pickup, accommodation assistance and interpreter support through myheco.
- Language Support: Interpreter and communication assistance for international patients.
- Transportation: Located on Greams Road in Thousand Lights, with convenient access to taxis, cabs and Chennai's major transport networks.
FAQs:
What is Apollo Heart Centre, Chennai?
Apollo Heart Centre is a specialised cardiac centre of the Apollo Hospitals Group focused on cardiovascular diagnosis, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery and long-term heart care.
What cardiac specialities are available at Apollo Heart Centre?
The centre provides care across interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, heart failure, structural heart disease, paediatric cardiology and transplantation.
What cardiac procedures are available at Apollo Heart Centre?
Procedures include PCI, complex coronary interventions, CABG, TAVI/TAVR, valve procedures, catheter ablation, pacemaker and ICD implantation, minimally invasive surgery and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery.
Does Apollo Heart Centre provide emergency cardiac care?
Yes. Apollo's Chennai cardiac programme provides 24×7 emergency cardiac services and critical-care support.
What advanced technologies are available at Apollo Heart Centre?
The cardiac programme uses Da Vinci robotic surgery, advanced CT/MRI and nuclear cardiac imaging, cardiac catheterisation labs, IVUS, OCT, FFR and advanced electrophysiology technologies.
Does Apollo Heart Centre provide heart transplantation?
Yes. Heart transplantation is included among Apollo's advanced cardiac and transplant services.
How can international patients book an appointment at Apollo Heart Centre, Chennai?
myheco can assist international patients with appointment coordination and treatment planning at Apollo Heart Centre, Chennai.
Which airport is nearest to Apollo Heart Centre, Chennai?
Chennai International Airport is the nearest major airport, with taxi and cab services available to the centre.