Centre of Excellence
Chest pain evaluation, angiogram, angioplasty and long-term heart care.
Cardiac sciences at SIMS covers the whole pathway a heart patient travels: an ECG within minutes of arrival, echocardiography and stress testing for diagnosis, a catheterisation laboratory for angiogram and angioplasty, coronary care beds for recovery, and a structured follow-up clinic for medication and risk-factor control.
Coronary artery disease is presenting earlier in Rayalaseema than it did a generation ago. Diabetes, tobacco use, untreated high blood pressure and a family history of early heart attack are the drivers our consultants see most often — and each one is modifiable when it is found in time.
Anyone with chest discomfort on exertion, unexplained breathlessness, palpitations or a strong family history should have a formal cardiac assessment rather than waiting for a crisis. The department also runs pre-operative cardiac clearance for patients scheduled for surgery elsewhere in the hospital.
The presentations seen most often in this department. If your symptom is not listed, book a consultation anyway — the clinic will redirect you if another speciality fits better.
Equipment matters only when it is available at the moment of need. These services sit on the same campus, with laboratory and imaging cover round the clock.
Do not wait for an outpatient appointment if any of the following applies. Call 9281862028 or come straight to the emergency department, which is open 24 hours and does not require an appointment.
The right cardiologist is the one whose experience matches your problem. At SIMS Hospital, Anantapur, cardiology care is provided by Dr. Sai Ganesh (Consultant Cardiologist). Book with a consultant by name, or describe your symptoms and the appointment desk will match you to the right specialist.
No. An angiogram is a diagnostic test that shows whether and where the coronary arteries are narrowed. Depending on the findings, the treatment may be medication alone, angioplasty with a stent, or a referral for bypass surgery. Your cardiologist explains the options before proceeding.
Yes. A first-degree relative with early coronary disease is an independent risk factor. A cardiac screening package covering ECG, echocardiography, lipid profile, blood sugar and a treadmill test is a reasonable starting point from your mid-thirties.
Tell the cardiologist. If walking on a treadmill is not possible, alternative assessment such as stress echocardiography or direct angiography may be advised instead.
Our team
1 consultant in Cardiology at SIMS Hospital, Anantapur — for anyone looking for a cardiologist, heart doctor, heart specialist. Outpatient days and slots are confirmed when you book.
Health Library
Plain-language guides written and reviewed by our departments — what the condition is, what the tests mean and what you can do at home.
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Read articleShare the symptom and your preferred day, and the appointment desk will confirm a slot. If the problem is sudden or severe, come to the emergency department instead — it is open 24 hours.