Cardiology and Heart Care 24/7 Emergency at VIMS Hospitals, Salem

 In case of a cardiac emergency, each second matters. In VIMS Super Specialty Hospital, Salem, we provide 24-hour emergency cardiology services to save lives and build a healthy future. The combination of our dedicated cardiology team, high technology, and patient-first approach means that you or your loved one would get high-quality care at the most crucial time.

Cardiac Emergency Support

The reasons why VIMS is your preferred heart hospital in Salem

Always available, always ready: Our cardiac emergency service is around 24/7, fully equipped with a state-of-the-art cath lab, a high-acuity cardiac ICU, and professional personnel at their disposal to respond quickly.

Decades of successful experience: Years of experience have given us the confidence of the population of Salem and beyond with the thousands of angiograms and angioplasties we have accomplished over the years.

One roof, one heart: From noninvasive diagnostics and advanced interventions to cardiac surgery and rehabilitation, we offer comprehensive cardiac services.

Individual and caring treatment: We base each treatment plan on the condition of the patient, his preferences, and future objectives. You will never feel a case number.

Smooth flow of finances: We also accept most of the major health insurance plans and offer preauthorization and claims assistance to help relieve the burden in times filled with stress.

Heart conditions that we commonly treat
We work with the entire range of heart conditions and make sure you get the right treatment as soon as the problem is identified, be it an acute or chronic case.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): We evaluate blockages through coronary angiography and reestablish blood flow through the use of accuracy stenting.

Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Rapid intervention with thrombolysis or emergency angioplasty is useful to limit the damage and save lives.

Heart Failure: With the latest imaging technology (2D and 3D echocardiography), we will keep a check on the performance of the heart and administer the appropriate therapy to normalize your situation.

Arrhythmias : Starting with palpitations, through severe rhythm disorders, we provide Holter monitoring, ablation, and implantation of a pacemaker or ICD to control heart rhythm.

Valve Disease : Whether valves are leaking or constricting, we evaluate using echocardiography and repair or replace using surgery.

Hypertension and Dyslipidemia : We are aggressive in the treatment of blood pressure and cholesterol using a combination of lifestyle education and medications.

Congenital Heart Disorders : We treat congenital defects of the heart from infancy up to adulthood and include imaging, medical follow-up, and corrective surgery where necessary.

High-level treatments and procedures that we offer

Noninvasive & Supportive Care :We focus our attention on the preventive and supportive measures, such as lifestyle counseling, drug management, and structured cardiac rehabilitation, to empower your recovery.

Interventional Cardiology :We do minimal operations like angioplasty, insertion of the stents, balloon valvulotomy, electrophysiology mapping, and ablation, all in a high-technology, controlled Cath Lab.

Cardiac Surgery :We are accurate when we have to operate, providing bypass (CABG), valve repair or replacement, and pediatric cardiac surgery procedures. We have a multispecialty cooperation that guarantees maximum results.

Cardiology

What to do in a heart emergency
Urgent care and stabilization : Our emergency staff will examine your vital parameters and provide life-saving assistance.

Easy diagnostics : ECG, echocardiography, catheterization, etc. assist us in identifying the problem.

Timely treatment : We take action and make the right action, whether medical, interventional, or surgical, according to your condition.

Critical monitoring : Our cardiac ICU provides close observation and assistance in the acute phase.

Recovery & rehabilitation: We put you through a program of supervised cardiac rehab, follow-up examinations, and lifestyle adaptation to protect your future health.

When to Seek Immediate Help

• Don’t hesitate. Contact us immediately in case you have any of the following symptoms:
• Sudden, crushing pains of the chest, and they may radiate to the arm, back, or jaw.
• Even during rest, shortness of breath.
• The patient may experience palpitations or arrhythmias.
• Unaccounted fatigue or lightheadedness.
• Swelling in legs or ankles
• Fainting or close to fainting.
• Early intervention can make a dramatic difference.

Why Act Now?
Heart diseases rarely wait. Each minute that you spend on something might make a difference. We are prepared to take action at VIMS. Your heart should not only be the best in medicine but also in their care; they should be partners with you who will remain with you in recovery and much more.