N.M. Wadia Institute of Cardiology, Pune

N. M. Wadia Institute of Cardiology is a 57-bed specialist heart hospital on Sassoon Road in Pune. The institute focuses on cardiac diagnosis, catheter-based procedures, heart surgery and care after an intervention. Its published history traces the cardiac service to the 1960s. The hospital states that it has NABH accreditation and operates as a dedicated cardiac facility rather than a general multispecialty hospital.

Its cardiology team performs coronary angiography and angioplasty. Other listed services include electrophysiology studies and radiofrequency ablation for rhythm disorders. Cardiothoracic surgery covers coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve repair or replacement. The hospital also describes interventions for selected structural heart conditions, including device closure of atrial and ventricular septal defects.

A catheterisation laboratory supports diagnostic and interventional cardiology. The surgical department has two dedicated cardiac operating theatres. The hospital also describes a 12-bed intensive coronary care unit next to the emergency department, with central monitoring, ventilators, defibrillators and intra-aortic balloon pump support. Recovery care is available for patients after heart surgery and catheter procedures.

Cardiac diagnostics include electrocardiography and echocardiography. A pathology laboratory supports inpatient and outpatient testing. Physiotherapists provide assessment before surgery and an initial phase of rehabilitation after cardiac operations. A small haemodialysis unit adds renal support when required. The hospital also runs cardiac emergency services and an equipped ambulance service.

This focused setting may be relevant to people with coronary artery disease, heart valve disease or heart rhythm problems. It may also suit patients who need heart surgery followed by monitored recovery and early rehabilitation. The exact procedure and level of care are determined by the treating cardiac team after assessment.