Holy Family Hospital, Bandra, has launched three cardiac clinics to provide diagnosis and advanced treatment for complex heart conditions – the Arrhythmia Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, and Structural Heart Clinic.
The Arrhythmia Clinic, led by Dr Yash Lokhandwala and Dr Malav Jhala, focuses on accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Services include radiofrequency ablation with up to 98 per cent success for many tachycardias, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and biventricular pacing (CRT) for select heart failure patients. The clinic is designed for individuals with palpitations, dizziness, fainting spells, or unexplained fatigue.
The Heart Failure Clinic, headed by Dr Hemant Pathare, provides comprehensive care for patients with acute or chronic heart failure. The clinic offers guideline-based medical therapy, device assessments (CRT, ICD), advanced therapy pathways including VADs, ECMO support, biomarker and echo surveillance, as well as diet and lifestyle counselling. Patients with symptoms such as breathlessness, swollen legs, or sudden weight changes are encouraged to seek evaluation.
The Structural Heart Clinic, run by Dr Anand Rao and Dr Kunal Sinkar, specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of structural heart diseases affecting the valves, walls, or chambers of the heart. Services include evaluation for TAVR in aortic stenosis, MitraClip for mitral regurgitation, closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO), left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), and paravalvular leak management. Patients with unexplained breathlessness, chest discomfort, or abnormal cardiac scans will benefit from this multidisciplinary care.
Speaking about the launch, Dr Kunal Sinkar, Consultant Cardiologist, Holy Family Hospital, said: “These specialised clinics are designed to provide focused care for patients with very specific cardiac needs. Whether it is someone fainting from a rhythm disorder, struggling with advanced heart failure, or living with structural valve disease, early diagnosis and expert intervention can change outcomes dramatically. Our aim is to make these advanced treatments accessible and to give patients the confidence that their condition can be managed with the best possible care.”