Department OF Cardiology
Cardiology
The Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics provides evidence-based nutritional assessment and personalised diet planning as part of medical care. Nutrition requirements change with age, disease, surgery, pregnancy, kidney or liver function and many other factors, so therapeutic diets should be individualised rather than based on generic restrictions.
Why Cauvery Hospital
Dietitians may support patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, pregnancy and post-operative recovery. Assessment can include weight history, food intake, appetite, body measurements, laboratory results and the impact of illness on nutritional needs. The goal may be weight reduction, improved glucose control, reduced sodium or potassium, adequate protein, correction of deficiencies, better tolerance of treatment or prevention of malnutrition.
Treatment & Procedures
Conditions We Treat
- Diabetes and prediabetes
- Hypertension and heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Obesity and weight-management needs
- Underweight and malnutrition
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Cancer-related nutrition concerns
- Pregnancy and lactation nutrition
- Paediatric nutrition concerns, where supported
- Post-operative and critical-illness nutrition
Procedures / Services to Verify
- Nutrition assessment
- Individual meal planning
- Diabetes nutrition counselling
- Renal diet counselling
- Cardiac / low-sodium diet planning
- Weight-management counselling
- Oral nutrition supplementation
- Enteral-feeding planning
- Parenteral-nutrition support with medical team
- Discharge nutrition education
Cardiac Expertise
Hospitalised patients can develop malnutrition because of poor intake, increased metabolic demands, swallowing difficulty or prolonged critical illness. Clinical nutrition may involve oral supplements, texture modification, enteral feeding through a tube or parenteral nutrition in selected circumstances. These decisions require coordination with physicians, nurses and pharmacists.
The website should avoid promoting restrictive “detox,” crash or one-size-fits-all diets. Nutrition advice for kidney, liver, diabetes and critical illness must reflect diagnosis, stage and laboratory findings. If the hospital offers obesity programmes, paediatric dietetics, oncology nutrition, ICU nutrition, sports nutrition or specialised enteral/parenteral services, these should be verified. The final page should emphasise practical meal planning using locally available foods, patient preferences, culture and affordability. Nutrition is an important part of treatment but should not be presented as a replacement for prescribed medical or surgical care.
FAQ
Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
When should I see a cardiologist?
Seek cardiology assessment for recurrent chest discomfort, unexplained breathlessness, palpitations, fainting, reduced exercise tolerance, abnormal ECG results, known heart disease or major cardiovascular risk factors. Sudden severe chest pain or breathing difficulty needs emergency evaluation.
What is the difference between ECG and echocardiography?
An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart. Echocardiography uses ultrasound to assess heart chambers, valves, pumping function and blood flow.
What is coronary angiography?
Coronary angiography is an invasive test that uses contrast and X-ray imaging to show narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries.
What is angioplasty?
Angioplasty, or PCI, is a catheter-based treatment used in selected patients to open a narrowed or blocked coronary artery, usually with a stent.
Does every blocked artery require a stent?
No. Treatment depends on symptoms, severity and location of disease, heart function, overall health and the results of appropriate tests. Medicines or bypass surgery may be better in some patients.
What are palpitations?
Palpitations are an awareness of the heartbeat, such as racing, pounding or irregular beats. Causes range from benign triggers to rhythm disorders, so recurrent or symptomatic episodes should be evaluated.
What is heart failure?
Heart failure means the heart cannot pump or fill effectively enough to meet the body's needs. It can cause breathlessness, fatigue and fluid retention and usually requires long-term management.
Can high blood pressure damage the heart?
Yes. Persistent uncontrolled hypertension can increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. Regular monitoring and treatment are important.
What is a pacemaker?
A pacemaker is an implanted device that helps regulate certain abnormally slow heart rhythms. Not every rhythm problem requires one.
How can I reduce my heart-disease risk?
Control blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol; avoid tobacco; remain physically active as advised; maintain a healthy weight; follow a balanced diet; and attend regular medical reviews if you have risk factors.