Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Imaging

Advanced Diagnostic Facility

State-of-the-art non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular diagnostic modalities supporting precise surgical decision-making, intraoperative guidance, and post-operative monitoring at NICVD.

Diagnostic Scope
ECG, Echo (TTE/TEE), ETT, CAG & Lab
Imaging Modality
High-Resolution Multiplane Doppler & CT
Emergency Coverage
24/7 Cardiac Lab, Echo & Blood Bank
Integration
Full Digital PACS & Pre-Op Surgical Workup
Comprehensive Modalities

Cardiovascular Diagnostic Suites

Every modality operates under rigorous clinical quality standards to ensure unerring precision in surgical candidacy selection.

Suite 01

Echocardiography (TTE & TEE)

High-precision ultrasound imaging of cardiac chambers, valves, and hemodynamics:

  • Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE): 2D, M-Mode, Color Flow Doppler & Ejection Fraction (EF)
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE): Intraoperative guidance & valve repair assessment
  • Valvular gradient quantitation: Aortic, Mitral & Tricuspid stenosis/regurgitation
  • Complex congenital defect mapping: Shunt calculations (Qp/Qs) and pulmonary pressures
Suite 02

ECG & Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)

Continuous electrical rhythm surveillance and functional stress testing:

  • 12-Lead digital resting ECG with computerized ST-segment analysis
  • Treadmill Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) utilizing computerized Bruce protocol
  • Assessment of inducible myocardial ischemia & exercise capacity
  • Pre-operative cardiac rhythm clearance & arrhythmia detection
Suite 03

Coronary Angiogram (CAG) & Cath Lab

Invasive catheterization laboratory imaging for anatomical mapping:

  • Diagnostic Coronary Angiogram via radial and femoral access
  • Coronary anatomy mapping, stenosis grading & SYNTAX score evaluation
  • Right and left heart catheterization for intracardiac pressure measurement
  • Surgical revascularization planning for multi-vessel CAD
Suite 04

Clinical Pathology & Blood Bank

24/7 emergency diagnostic laboratory and blood transfusion services:

  • High-sensitivity Troponin I, CK-MB, and cardiac biomarkers
  • Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis with lactate, pH, and electrolyte panels
  • Coagulation profiling: Prothrombin Time (PT/INR), APTT, and fibrinogen
  • Dedicated Blood Bank: Component separation, cross-matching & platelet apheresis
Clinical Care

Have Your Diagnostic Reports Reviewed

Present your ECG, Echo, or Angiogram reports at our Cardiac Surgery OPD for expert surgical opinion.

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