Heart Center

The Heart Center at Phitsanuvej Hospital is a specialized department dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases and cardiovascular conditions. The center caters to both inpatients and outpatients, providing comprehensive and advanced cardiac care. The team of cardiologists at the Heart Center is equipped with state-of-the-art heart and thoracic equipment and technology, ensuring the highest standard of medical care.

Services and treatments offered at the Heart Center include: 

• Heart Medicine: Expert management of various heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and cardiovascular syndromes. 

• Cath Lab: The Catheterization Laboratory, also known as the Cath Lab, is equipped to perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.

Heart Disease Diagnosis: 

• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): A test to record the electrical activity of the heart, useful in diagnosing heart rhythm abnormalities. 

• Echocardiography (Echo): Utilizing ultrasonography to examine the heart's structure and function, aiding in diagnosing heart diseases. 

• Ankle Brachial Index (ABI): An evaluation to assess the risk of peripheral artery disease by comparing blood pressure in the ankles and arms. 

• 24-48 Hours Holter Monitor: A portable device that records the heart's activity over a period of 24-48 hours, helpful in diagnosing irregular heart rhythms. 

• Tilt Table Test: An autonomic nervous system examination conducted by adjusting the bed level to evaluate causes of fainting or lightheadedness. 

• Exercise Stress Test (EST): Assessing the heart's response to physical activity to diagnose coronary artery disease. 

• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram: Evaluating heart function using medication to simulate exercise-like conditions. 

• Esophageal Echocardiogram: Using an endoscope to examine the heart from the esophagus for a detailed evaluation. 

• Echocardiogram with Saline Bubble Test: A test using ultrasound to check for leakage in the atrial wall. 

• Carotid Intima Media Thickness: Assessing the thickness of the carotid artery walls to detect early signs of atherosclerosis. 

• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE): Different types of echocardiography for comprehensive heart evaluation. 

Interventions and Treatments in the Cath Lab: 

• Coronary Angiography (CAG) Injection: An imaging technique to visualize coronary arteries and identify blockages. 

• Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) & Stent: A procedure to open blocked coronary arteries using a balloon and stent. 

• Permanent Pacemaker (PPM) Insertion: Implanting a device to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. 

• Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD) Insertion: Implanting a device to detect and correct life-threatening heart rhythms. 

• Electrophysiology Study: A test to evaluate and diagnose abnormal heart rhythms. 

• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy / Defibrillator (CRT / CRTD) Insertion: Placing a device to improve heart function and prevent sudden cardiac death. 

The Heart Center at Phitsanuvej Hospital is committed to providing top-notch cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled team of cardiologists to ensure the well-being of their patients. The center operates from Building 4, Floor 5, and serves patients during business hours from 09:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. 

The Heart Center at Phitsanuvej Hospital offers comprehensive cardiac care, including heart disease management, diagnostics like ECG, Echo, and Stress Tests, and interventions such as angioplasty and pacemaker insertion. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the center provides top-notch care from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Building 4, Floor 5.