Apollo Hospitals launched dedicated Syncope clinic during the Arrhythmia Summit 2023

Chennai, January 2023: Apollo Heart Institutes part of Apollo Hospitals Group, Asia’s largest and most trusted multi-specialty chain of hospitals recently hosted the Arrhythmia Summit 2023 in Chennai. The summit witnessed more than 350 participants including cardiologists, cardio-physicians, intensivists, and general practitioners across the state. The annual summit was organized by Dr AM Karthigesan, Clinical Lead, Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Apollo Hospitals. The one day event focused on sharing the latest updates in the field of ECG, Cardiac arrhythmias,and Heart failure management. A dedicated Syncope clinic was launched by Dr. R.K.Venkatachalam, Director of Medical Services, Apollo Hospital alongwith Dr. AM Karthigesan during the summit.

Syncope is another word for fainting or passing out.People who are unconscious and go limp are said be in the state of Syncope. The clinic aims to provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and evaluation in collaboration with Neurologist.

Dr. R.K.Venkatachalam said, “People should not take this condition light, as fainting or loss of consciousnessare often symptoms of a more serious issue. If a person has gone into the state of syncope, due to abnormal heart rhythm, urgent medical attention is required as leaving unattended can lead to death. An expert electrophysiologist’s intervention is essential to identify and treat irregular heart rhythm.”

Dr AM Karthigesan, Clinical Lead, Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Apollo Hospitals, said, “A person enters syncope when blood flow to the brain gets reduced or stops abruptly. Patients with this condition often frustrated due to repeated episodes of unconsciousness and not able to get appropriate treatment. We at Apollo Hospitals have started this dedicated facility to provide accurate diagnosis, proper treatment and to educate patients.”

The lecture was addressed by National and International experts in the field of cardiac arrhythmia and devices. Apollo Heart Institutes has been offering the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options to cardiac patients with irregular heart rhythm, among cardiac electrophysiology study, 3D mapping, radiofrequency ablation, conduction system pacing, Cryo Balloon Ablation and laser lead extraction to name a few.