Patiala Heart Institute & Multispeciality Hospital highlights importance of ‘Heart Team Approach’

Patiala, September 27, 2024: Patiala Heart Institute & Multispeciality Hospital, a leading hospital for cardiovascular care in Punjab on Friday emphasized the importance of ‘Heart Team Approach’ in treating heart diseases. It also stressed upon the need to raise awareness about heart disease.

While speaking at a press conference, Dr. G.S. Sidhu, Managing Director and Chief Cardiologist at Patiala Heart Institute & Multispeciality Hospital underlined the significance of World Heart Day which is observed globally to increase awareness about cardiovascular disease. This year's theme focuses on promoting preventive measures and highlighting the critical role of timely intervention in case of heart emergencies, he said.

Dr. G.S. Sidhu said, “Patiala Heart Institute & Multispeciality Hospital has a round-the-clock state-of-art cardiac treatment expertise and facilities available under one roof, he informed. Patiala Heart Institute is the only facility in the Malwa region of Punjab with such a well-equipped team and advanced facilities for cardiac care. The institute is committed to providing high-quality, state-of-the-art treatment to patients experiencing heart emergencies,”

Dr. G.S. Sidhu also introduced a team of interventional cardiologists at the Patiala Heart Institute including Dr. Simarjot Singh Sarin, Sr. Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Birdevinder Singh, Sr. Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Gurdarshan Singh, Interventional Cardiologist and Dr. Biswajit Maharana, Cardiac Intensivist with each specializing in managing acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) requiring primary angioplasty.

Among others, Dilshad Singh Sidhu Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Surinder Pal Singh Bagga Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon and Dr. M.J Jayakanth Medical Director & Consultant-Internal Medicine, Patiala Heart Institute were also present during the occasion.  

Dr. Sidhu also elaborated on the concept of "door-to-balloon time," which refers to the interval between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and the initiation of treatment, specifically angioplasty.

Dr. Surinder Pal Singh Bagga, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon emphasized that saving a life during a heart attack is not the responsibility of one individual; it requires effective teamwork. The collaboration between emergency responders, hospital staff, and cardiologists is vital to ensure that patients receive the necessary care as swiftly as possible.