Confused what would suit you better?
Cardiac Surgery or Stenting?
TAKE A SECOND OPINION
Opt for a HEART TEAM
Know what is best for you!
Now let a transparent system help you decide your Heart Treatment Plan Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon launches PARAS HEART TEAM
A collaborative approach of a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon who together study your medical history, diagnostic reports and suggested treatment plans to recommend the action plan that would suit you the best.
It provides a holistic evidence-based and ethically correct treatment to the patients with various cardiovascular diseases. The main goal of this treatment is to provide a patient-centric care where the family and patient participate in the decisions that are being informed and taken by the team. The various alternatives to the treatment of a disease are discussed in the presence of the patient and family and the outcomes of each approach is also discussed in order to understand and meet their expectations. The final treatment that is offered to the patient is only provided once the family and the team give their final decision.
The heart team constitutes of:
- Interventional Cardiologist
Specializes in catheter based procedures that are performed in the catheterization laboratory. Performs procedures such as Angioplasty or Stenting.
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Specializes in open heart surgery, minimally invasive surgery and surgeries for valve replacement.
- Anesthesiologist
Specializes in providing safe sedation and post surgery care.
- Family Doctor (if possible)
The primary care physician or the doctor who deduced that you need consultation from a tertiary care centre specializing in heart care surgery or interventions.
- Cardiac Coordinator
Organizes the meetings and coordinates the care amongst the doctors.
- Best patient treatment plan recommendation
- Collaborative and comprehensive approach
- Both specialists – Cardiologist and Cardiac Surgeon involved
- Open discussion to decide Open Heart Surgery vs Stenting (Cardiac Catheterisation)
- Shared decision making with patients and families
- Transparent approach for treatment selection
- Patient and families given a platform to discuss apprehensions and concerns with both – Cardiologist and Cardiac Surgeon
- Systematic approach to manage and counsel patients
