About Cardiology at Smita Memorial Hospital
The Department of Cardiac Sciences at Smita Memorial Hospital is a complete destination for heart care in Thodupuzha and the Idukki district. The team manages the full spectrum of cardiac disorders — coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart conditions, rhythm disorders and heart failure — and follows the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for every cardiac procedure.
At the centre of the department is a cardiac catheterisation lab equipped with the Philips Azurion 7C20 system with FlexVision, which enables complex cardiac, neuro and vascular procedures. Primary angioplasty for heart attacks is available 24×7, backed by an 8-bed Coronary Care Unit and a dedicated cardiac theatre.
First-of-its-kind procedures in Idukki district
The department pioneered these procedures in the district:
- Radiofrequency ablation for cardiac arrhythmia
- Device closure for congenital heart disease
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Rotablation
- Electrophysiology (EP) study and radiofrequency ablation
- Intracardiac defibrillator implantation
- New-generation bioabsorbable stent implantation
- Patent foramen ovale device closure
- Atrial septal device closure
- Leadless pacemaker implantation
- Intracranial flow diverter
- 3D mapping and radiofrequency ablation
- Left bundle branch pacemaker
- Penumbra aspiration in deep vein thrombosis
- Intracoronary lithotripsy
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
Cardiology treatments & services
Interventional cardiology
Coronary angiogram, 24×7 primary angioplasty, left main and bifurcation stenting, chronic total occlusion angioplasty, IVUS, FFR, rotablation and contrast-free angiogram/angioplasty.
Electrophysiology & arrhythmia care
EP studies, radiofrequency ablation, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT-P / CRT-D).
Vascular procedures
IVC filters, catheter-guided pulmonary artery thrombolysis, peripheral angiogram and angioplasty, aortic and renal artery stenting, AV fistuloplasty and varicose vein treatment.
Non-invasive cardiology
ECG, 2D echocardiography, colour and tissue Doppler, trans-oesophageal echo, dobutamine stress echo, treadmill test, Holter (24 hours to 7 days) and 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring.
Outpatient clinics
Chest pain clinic, heart failure clinic, pacemaker clinic and exclusive cardiac health packages.
Facilities & technology
- Philips Azurion 7C20 cath lab with FlexVision
- Philips Affinity CVx ultrasound system
- Philips CX50 portable ultrasound
- Philips ST80i stress test system (TMT)
- Philips DigiTrack XT Holter recorder
- 8-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- 24×7 Cardiac Helpline +91 4862 208000
When should you see a specialist?
Consider booking a consultation if you notice any of the following. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis.
- Chest pain, pressure or tightness — especially spreading to the arm, jaw or back (call emergency immediately)
- Breathlessness while walking, climbing stairs or lying flat
- Palpitations, a racing or irregular heartbeat, or fainting
- Swelling of the feet and ankles with tiredness
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking or a family history of heart disease
- An abnormal ECG, echo or treadmill test result
Cardiology doctors in Thodupuzha
Cardiology — frequently asked questions
Is 24-hour angioplasty available in Thodupuzha?
Yes. Smita Memorial Hospital provides 24×7 primary angioplasty for heart attacks in its Philips Azurion 7C20 cath lab. In a cardiac emergency call 0486 235 0700 or the 24×7 Cardiac Helpline +91 4862 208000.
What heart procedures has the hospital performed first in Idukki district?
The department pioneered several first-of-their-kind procedures in the district, including TAVR, leadless pacemaker implantation, rotablation, intracoronary lithotripsy, OCT and IVUS imaging, 3D mapping with radiofrequency ablation, and device closure for congenital heart disease.
What happens during a coronary angiogram?
A thin catheter is guided through an artery to the heart and contrast is injected so the coronary arteries can be seen on X-ray. It shows whether arteries are narrowed or blocked, and if needed an angioplasty with a stent can often be done in the same sitting.
Do you have a pacemaker clinic?
Yes. The department runs a pacemaker clinic as well as a chest pain clinic and a heart failure clinic, alongside implantation of pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices.
Is cardiac treatment covered by insurance?
The hospital is empanelled with Medisep, ECHS, CGHS and a large panel of insurance companies and TPAs. The TPA desk on the ground floor handles cashless pre-authorisation.
