Cardiovascular diseases are critical heart conditions that remain to be the leading cause of death worldwide. These diseases often affect the heart and blood vessels, including conditions like coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, and heart failure. Cardiovascular care has been the main talking point because of the severity of heart diseases. Cardiovascular healthcare has seen enormous progress due to incredible discoveries and technical developments that have greatly improved patient outcomes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

Minimally invasive procedures have changed the cardiovascular healthcare landscape, providing patients with easier and more convenient treatment options. As compared to the traditional procedure, minimally invasive methods use a smaller incision, are less painful and have lower risks. Minimally invasive procedures have completely transformed how cardiovascular ailments are treated. TAVI/TAVR and MitraClip are examples of minimally invasive procedures. These procedures allow the patients to return to their normal day-to-day lives in only a few days, as this method has a shorter recovery time. These ground-breaking innovations in technology are changing treatment methods and making the process smoother for patients.

Wearable Technology

Another important advancement in cardiovascular healthcare is the use of wearable technologies and real-time monitoring. These advancements have changed the flow of patient care during cardiovascular procedures. Wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers are equipped with smart sensors that monitor heart rate and other vital signs in real time. These devices and the real-time monitoring feature enable doctors to instantly know a patient’s cardiovascular status, which further helps them in making prompt decisions during procedures. This technology enhances the procedures and plays a crucial role in the advancement of the cardiovascular healthcare landscape.

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Telemedicine

Telemedicine has proven to be a very useful tool in transforming cardiovascular healthcare, particularly during the pandemic. It has made a big difference in the healthcare sector, and it has established its position as an essential element. Telemedicine revolves around the idea of delivering care and medical assistance to patients, regardless of their location. Virtual consultations with cardiac specialists and cardiac care units have made it possible for patients to receive prompt guidance and assistance from the comforts of their homes. Patients can also book virtual consultations with physicians and therapists with just a click. In order to manage chronic cardiac problems and cut down on needless hospital visits, telemedicine has proven to be extremely beneficial.

Personalised Medicine 

The rise of personalised medicine is another significant advancement in cardiovascular healthcare. Pharmacogenomics, the study of how a person’s genetic profile influences their reaction to pharmaceuticals, is helping doctors customise treatment regimens based on patient genetic profiles. This method minimises side effects while assisting in the selection of the most effective medications. Personalised therapy strategies can help cardiovascular patients better manage diseases like dyslipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure. Understanding how a patient’s genetic composition affects their response to treatment might help medical professionals improve therapeutic outcomes and lessen the trial-and-error process that comes with administering cardiovascular medications.

The cardiac care sector is growing at a rapid pace and this growth is being led by innovation and technological advancements. This advancement has played a huge role in revolutionising heart health management. In the future, with the continued advancement in technology, it is fair to say that the cardiovascular healthcare landscape will change for the better.

Views expressed by: Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao, Interventional Structural Cardiologist & Chairman, RHL Hospital 

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