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Cardiology at Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram covers the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of diseases of the heart and blood vessels — in newborns, children, adults and the elderly. The department handles the everyday and the critical: blood pressure and cholesterol review, chest pain that needs same-day assessment, heart attacks arriving through the emergency entrance at 3 a.m., rhythm disorders, valve disease, heart failure, and congenital defects that need correction in infancy.
Services run end to end within the same building. Non-invasive testing, cardiac catheterisation, electrophysiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, intensive care and cardiac rehabilitation all sit under one roof. This breadth — emergency, interventional, surgical and preventive cardiology in a single facility — is what patients and referring physicians associate with the best cardiology hospital in Gurugram.
Care is delivered on a multidisciplinary model. A patient's case may be reviewed jointly by a cardiologist, a surgeon, an intensivist and, where relevant, a diabetologist or nephrologist before a plan is finalised. The same team follows the patient through admission, discharge, rehabilitation and long-term follow-up. Treatment plans vary from person to person and are decided only after clinical consultation and investigation.
Our Cardiology Team
Heart care at Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram is delivered by a multidisciplinary team — interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, paediatric cardiologists, cardiac anaesthetists, critical care specialists and rehabilitation professionals — who review complex cases together rather than in isolation. Their combined expertise spans first-time chest pain evaluation, emergency angioplasty, valve and bypass surgery, rhythm management and redo procedures. Our specialists include:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Treadmill test (TMT)
- Holter and ambulatory BP monitoring
- CT coronary angiography and calcium scoring
- Cardiac MRI
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A quick, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity through small stickers placed on the chest, arms and legs. It takes a few minutes and is the first test used to check for a heart attack or a rhythm problem.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound scan of the heart that shows how strongly it is pumping and whether the valves are opening and closing properly. There is no radiation and no injection, and it is usually one of the earliest tests ordered. A transoesophageal echo — where a thin probe is passed down the food pipe under sedation — gives a closer view of the valves when needed.
Treadmill test (TMT)
The ECG is recorded while you walk on a treadmill at a gradually increasing pace. It helps reveal blockages that only cause trouble when the heart is working harder.
Holter and ambulatory BP monitoring
A small recorder worn for 24 to 48 hours during normal daily activity, capturing intermittent rhythm disturbances or blood pressure patterns that a single clinic reading would miss.
CT coronary angiography and calcium scoring
A CT scan with contrast dye that maps the coronary arteries without any catheter. It is often used when symptoms are unclear and the doctor needs to rule blockages in or out.
Cardiac MRI
A detailed scan of the heart muscle used to assess scarring, inflammation and cardiomyopathies. It involves no radiation, though it takes longer than a CT.
Treatment starts with the least invasive option that will work. For many patients that means medication and structured lifestyle change — blood pressure and cholesterol control, diabetes management, a graded exercise plan and smoking cessation support.
- Angioplasty and stenting (PCI)
- Primary angioplasty for heart attack
- Imaging- and physiology-guided intervention
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Angioplasty and stenting (PCI)
A balloon opens the narrowed artery and a stent holds it open. Most cases are done through the wrist, which allows earlier mobilisation and a shorter stay.
Primary angioplasty for heart attack
Emergency clearing of the blocked artery, ideally within the first hours of symptoms, since outcomes depend heavily on how quickly flow is restored. [VERIFY – confirm 24x7 cath lab availability at the Gurugram unit]
Imaging- and physiology-guided intervention
IVUS, OCT and FFR are used inside the artery to assess the blockage accurately and confirm whether a stent is genuinely needed.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Healthy vessels are used to route blood around blocked coronary arteries. Beating-heart (off-pump) surgery is offered where clinically appropriate.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
A new valve delivered through a catheter for patients with severe aortic stenosis who carry high risk from open surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
How do I know if I need to see a cardiologist?
Book an assessment if you have chest discomfort on exertion, unexplained breathlessness, palpitations, fainting spells or swollen ankles. A review is also sensible if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoke, or have a parent or sibling who developed heart disease early — even without symptoms.
2
What should I do if I think someone is having a heart attack?
Treat it as an emergency. Get them to the nearest hospital with a cardiac cath lab immediately, or call an ambulance. Do not drive yourself and do not wait to see whether the pain settles — delay means more heart muscle loss.
3
Is angioplasty painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia. Most patients feel a brief sting at the wrist or groin where the catheter goes in, and sometimes a warm flush when the dye is injected. The procedure itself is not painful and you stay awake throughout.
4
How long is recovery after angioplasty?
Many patients go home within a day or two after an uncomplicated procedure and return to routine activity in about a week, resuming heavier exertion gradually on medical advice. Recovery after emergency angioplasty during a heart attack takes longer and depends on how much heart muscle was affected.
5
How long does it take to recover from bypass surgery?
The hospital stay is commonly around five to seven days. Most everyday activities resume over six to twelve weeks as the breastbone heals, with driving and heavy lifting restricted in the early weeks. Cardiac rehabilitation helps this along safely. Individual recovery varies.
6
Will I need to take medicines for life after a stent?
Blood-thinning medication is essential after stenting and should never be stopped without your cardiologist's instruction, as doing so can cause the stent to clot. Most patients also continue cholesterol and blood pressure medication long term, since a stent treats one blockage but not the underlying disease.
7
Is a treadmill test safe?
Yes, when performed under supervision. It is done with continuous ECG monitoring and a doctor present, and is stopped immediately if you develop symptoms. Wear comfortable shoes and follow the fasting instructions you are given.
8
What is the difference between angiography and angioplasty?
Angiography is the diagnostic step — dye and X-ray imaging to see where the blockages are. Angioplasty is the treatment — opening the blockage with a balloon and stent. The two are sometimes done in the same sitting if a significant blockage is found.
9
My child has been told they have a heart murmur. Is it serious?
Many murmurs in children are innocent and need no treatment. An echocardiogram with a paediatric cardiologist can usually settle the question in a single visit and confirm whether a structural defect is present.
10
Can heart disease be detected before symptoms appear?
Often, yes. Risk factors such as raised blood pressure and cholesterol are silent but measurable, and tests including ECG, echocardiography and CT calcium scoring can pick up problems early. Which tests are appropriate depends on your age and risk profile.
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