Kannur: In a major step towards advanced cardiac care, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kannur has launched North Malabar’s first dedicated Heart Failure Clinic. The initiative aims to provide specialized care and continuous medical support for patients with reduced heart pumping function. The clinic was inaugurated by Mr. Niroop Mundyadan, CEO - Baby Memorial North Cluster.
About the Heart Failure Clinic
The Heart Failure Clinic is designed to deliver comprehensive care for patients suffering from heart failure - a chronic condition where the heart’s pumping efficiency is diminished. The clinic provides individualized treatment plans, lifestyle management, and advanced medical therapies to enhance the quality of life and survival of heart failure patients.
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Niroop Mundyadan emphasized that the clinic will significantly benefit cardiac patients across North Malabar by ensuring timely diagnosis, expert guidance, and structured follow-up care.
Clinical Expertise and Services
The clinic offers a full spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up services including:
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Comprehensive Heart Failure Evaluation
Detailed clinical and diagnostic assessment to identify heart function and tailor treatment strategies. -
Medication & Lifestyle Optimization
Evidence-based treatment protocols for managing associated conditions like hypertension and diabetes, along with weight management and dietary guidance. -
Device-Based Advanced Therapies
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Pacemaker Implantation to improve heart rhythm and pumping efficiency
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ICD (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) for prevention of sudden cardiac death
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CRT (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for correcting irregular heartbeats and enhancing cardiac output
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Advanced Heart Failure Management
Evaluation and referral for heart transplantation and specialized interventions for end-stage heart failure patients.Patient Education & Ongoing Monitoring Regular counseling, follow-up visits, and education programs to empower patients in managing their heart condition effectively.
Specialist Team Behind the Clinic
The Heart Failure Clinic is managed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from cardiology, cardiac surgery, emergency, anesthesia, and critical care departments:
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Dr. Deepak Raju – Chief & Senior Consultant, Cardiology
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Dr. Vivek Pillai – Senior Consultant, Cardiology
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Dr. Jasim Mohammed – Senior Consultant, Cardiology
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Dr. Jithin Shankar E – Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
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Dr. Rayees AK – Chief, Critical Care Medicine
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Dr. Kannan – Consultant, Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Vinutha Ganesh – Consultant, Cardiac Anaesthesiology
Our Commitment
At Baby Memorial Hospital, Kannur, our mission is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate cardiac care that enhances patient outcomes and restores quality of life for individuals with heart failure.
Location
Heart Failure Clinic
Baby Memorial Hospital, Kannur
(Located near Cluster 3)
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