Evercare Hospital Dhaka Provides World-Class Cardiac Care

When people hear the term heart disease, many immediately think of a heart attack. However, heart disease encompasses a much broader range of conditions. High blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, heart valve disorders, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart disease can all affect the functioning of the heart for different reasons. With changing lifestyles, unhealthy dietary habits, smoking, physical inactivity, diabetes, and high blood pressure becoming increasingly common in Bangladesh, as a consequence cardiovascular disease has emerged as a major health concern.

One of the biggest challenges is that people often fail to recognize or take heart disease symptoms seriously in time. Pressure or pain in the center of the chest, shortness of breath while walking, unusual fatigue after minimal exertion, palpitations, or dizziness are sometimes mistaken for gas, weakness, or temporary discomfort. In particular, people with diabetes, women, and older adults may not always experience the conventional symptoms of heart disease. Therefore, it is important to seek medical advice without delay if any suspicious symptoms occur.

Addressing this need, the Department of Cardiology at Evercare Hospital Dhaka provides integrated care for cardiac patients, from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up. A team of experienced cardiologists, nurses, medical technologists and other specialists, when required, works together to develop treatment plans based on each patient's condition and risk factors. This integrated approach enables patients to receive comprehensive care, from initial assessment to the management of complex cardiac conditions. The hospital also has extensive experience and advanced treatment facilities for treating congenital heart conditions using cardiac devices, without the need for open-chest surgery.

Depending on the patient's symptoms and the physician's recommendations, a range of diagnostic tests may be performed, including ECG, echocardiography, color doppler echocardiography, exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Advanced cardiac investigations and imaging may also be conducted when necessary to assess the functioning of the heart and the condition of the blood vessels. The objective is not only to identify the disease but also to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for each patient.

When blockages are suspected in the coronary arteries, patients may require coronary angiography, angioplasty, or stenting, depending on their condition. Evercare Hospital Dhaka provides interventional cardiology services through its modern Cath Lab facilities. Pacemaker implantation, heart failure management, and treatment for various complex cardiac conditions are also provided according to individual patient needs.

In the event of a heart attack, every minute matters. If chest pressure or pain is accompanied by shortness of breath, cold sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, or pain spreading to the arm, shoulder, back, or jaw, immediate medical attention should be sought. Waiting at home after taking medication for gas or indigestion can be risky. When a heart attack is identified through a prompt ECG and necessary investigations, appropriate emergency treatment can be initiated quickly for eligible patients.

Managing complex cardiac conditions requires more than the decision of a single physician; it requires coordinated medical care. At Evercare Hospital Dhaka, cardiology services can be integrated with emergency care, critical care, diagnostics, and other specialized services as required. For critically ill patients, rapid assessment, necessary interventions, and close monitoring after treatment are important components of this coordinated approach.

However, cardiac care does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. Following a heart attack or other serious cardiac condition, it is important to take prescribed medications regularly, control blood pressure and diabetes, manage cholesterol levels and weight, quit smoking, and maintain physical activity as advised by the physician. Regular follow-up appointments are also essential to monitor the patient's cardiac health and recovery.

Reducing the risk of heart disease also begins with everyday lifestyle choices. Eating a healthy diet, engaging in regular walking or exercise, getting adequate sleep, avoiding smoking and tobacco, and keeping blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol under control are important for protecting heart health. Most importantly, warning signs from the body should never be ignored.

Through advanced technology, skilled specialists, modern cardiac facilities, and an integrated approach to treatment, Evercare Hospital Dhaka is committed to providing world-class cardiac care. The goal is not only to diagnose and treat heart disease, but also to reduce complications through timely and appropriate intervention and help patients return to a safe and healthy life.

Author:

Dr. A.Q.M. Reza

MBBS, MD (Card), FACC (USA), FRCP (Glasgow)

Senior Consultant & Coordinator

Cardiology Care Centre

Evercare Hospital Dhaka