Dr.Ratnam V.Mullapudi Founder of Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre shares Solutions To Stop Obesity

 Dr.Ratnam V.Mullapudi Founder of Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre, shares Solutions To Stop Obesity

Understand more about Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack

Let us understand more about Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack

Cardiac arrest and heart attack are both medical emergencies that occur as a result of issues with the heart. However, they are not the same thing.

Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. This occurs when the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing the heart to stop beating. 

It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention, as the individual's brain and other organs will not receive enough oxygen if the heart is not able to pump blood. 

Common causes of cardiac arrest include heart disease, drug overdose, and trauma.

A heart attack, on the other hand, occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked. This can happen as a result of a build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries, which can lead to a blood clot. 

Without enough blood flow, the heart muscle can become damaged or die. Signs of a heart attack include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and sweating.

Both cardiac arrest and heart attack are serious conditions that require immediate medical attention. Cardiac arrest is treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation, which can restore the heart's normal rhythm. 

A heart attack, on the other hand, is treated with medications to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the heart, as well as procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery to open or bypass blocked coronary arteries.

It's important to recognize the signs of both cardiac arrest and heart attack and seek medical attention right away. 

Preventive measures such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and not smoking can lower the risk of both cardiac arrest and heart attack.

Do you know, the Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre (UMCC) is a state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive health check-ups for individuals concerned about their heart health. The center is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of experienced and highly-skilled doctors and nurses.

At UMCC, individuals can undergo a variety of diagnostic tests to assess the health of their heart. These tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the electrical activity of the heart; an echocardiogram, which uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart; and a stress test, which assesses how the heart functions during physical activity.

Additionally, the center also offers several preventive health check-up packages which include a general health check-up, executive health check-up, and a comprehensive health check-up. These packages are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and may include additional tests such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level measurements, and a body composition analysis.

The center also provides a wide range of treatments and therapies to help individuals manage heart-related conditions. These include lifestyle modification, medication management, and interventional procedures such as angioplasty and bypass surgery.

The UMCC is committed to providing quality care to their patients. They have a team of highly qualified and experienced cardiologists and other medical professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to their patients. They also have a team of patient coordinators who work closely with patients to ensure that they have a comfortable and stress-free experience.

Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre provides comprehensive health check-ups for individuals concerned about their heart health. They have the latest technology and a team of experienced medical professionals who provide a wide range of diagnostic tests and treatments to help individuals manage heart-related conditions. They also have several preventive health check-up packages tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and are dedicated to providing quality care to their patients.

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Why it is called so ?

In this post, let us understand medical terminology - CPR (also know as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

What is CPR ?

It's a daily existence sparing clinical strategy which is given to somebody who is in heart failure. It assists with pumping blood around the individual's body when their heart can't.

To do CPR an individual presses up and down on the casualty’s chest (chest compressions) and gives them a progression of salvage breaths to help spare their life when they are in heart failure.

Then, what is Cardiac Arrest?

A cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical problem in the heart. This electrical problem causes the heart to stop pumping blood around the body and to the brain.

It causes the person to fall unconscious and stop breathing. Without CPR the person will die within minutes.

When to use CPR ?

CPR should only be used only if some is :

a) unconscious and not breathing

b) unconscious and not breathing normally

If someone is unconscious but they are breathing normally, then call immediately emergency care.

What will happen if their heart is beating but they are not breathing?

This is called a respiratory arrest, and it will become a cardiac arrest quickly without CPR. Don’t waste time checking for a pulse – if someone is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally then call immediately emergency care number and start CPR.

How long should I continue CPR?

Be aware !! it is advisable to call emergency care before you start CPR. Once you inform emergency care team, you are good to proceed with CPR until professional help comes in and takes over the patient. 

Remember, do take support of others, near by people, to do CPR incase you are exhausted.

What are the signs of regaining consciousness ?

Below signs determines the patient is regaining his consciousness

a) opening their eyes

b) coughing 

c) starting to breathe normally.

Stop CPR if the person regains consciousness. 

If the person starts to breathe normally but still unconscious, put them into the recovery position and pay attention to their breathing until help arrives.

Does CPR really helps ???

By performing chest compressions and rescue breaths, you are taking over the role of their heart and lungs, pumping blood and oxygen around their body.

Every second counts – any delay can quickly reduce a person’s chance of survival.

How do defibrillators help?

When a person has a cardiac arrest a defibrillator can be used to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm.

Defibrillators are simple and safe to use, and will not shock unless it’s appropriate. 

Is a cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?

No, but both are medical emergencies, so it is always safe to call emergency care immediately.

A heart attack happens when an artery supplying blood to the heart muscle becomes blocked. This starves part of the heart muscle of oxygen and causes symptoms such as chest pain or discomfort. A person having a heart attack is usually still conscious and breathing.

If a heart attack isn’t treated, it can lead to a cardiac arrest.

Source: British Heart Foundation

Health Check-up at Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre(UMCC),Hyderabad [Updated 2023]

Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre (UMCC) has always been the best and first choice for people of all classes who are looking for Cardiac treatment across India. UMCC has always been providing patient-centric services since its inception.

Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre hospital  was built by  Dr.Ratnam V.Mullapudi, M.D.F.A.C.S.F.R.C.S(C) in memory of his daughter. After working 30 years in USA from our savings to serve the common man in memory of our daughter Usha Mullapudi who died at an young age of 18 years while trying to save a dog from on coming train,in a train accident in USA.

It is a nine acre campus with a builtup area of one lakh fifty thousand sq.ft.in a six floor structure centrally air-conditioned. Entire staff of UMCC is dedicated to provide you with the highest level of medical technology, expertise and treatment in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.The hospital provides round the clock services.

Dr.Ratnam V.Mullapudi, M.D.F.A.C.S.F.R.C.S(C) performed over 10,000 surgeries – Acquired and congenital adult cardiac/open heart including various modalities of coronary revascularization, valve replacements & repairs, aortic root surgery- cardiac surgeries including definitive correction of cyanotic/acynotic congenital heart diseases and palliative surgery in complex congenital lesions where definitive surgery is not possible – surgeries of Lungs, Oesophagus and mediastinal masses – vascular surgeries including Thoracic, Thoraco Abdominal and Abdominal Aortic aneurysms and Peripheral arterial bypass procedures andCarotid Endartectomy.

1999–Established 150 beds Exclusive Cardiac Hospital–Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre.

As a Trust Hospital- with a mission of serving the needy by providing international expertise,cutting edge technologies at an affordable cost.

"CARDIAC HEALTH CHECK UP PACKAGE"

Cost structure : Rs.2800 +200 (Consultation)

It includes, GHC Plus TSH, Homocysteine and Uric Acid.

GHC ->FBS, PPBS, S.Creatinine, CBIP, ESR, LP, CUE, Chest X-Ray, ECG,2D-Echo, Blood Grouping, TMT(After Doctor consultation only)


"MASTER EXECUTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP PACKAGE"

Cost Structure: Rs.3500 + 200 (Consultation)

GHC +PT, Fibrinozen, Uric Acid

Homocysteine and Thyroid Screening (T3, T4 & TSH)

Address:

USHA MULLAPUDI CARDIAC CENTRE
Gajularamaram,
Jeedimetla,
Qutubullapur Municipality,
Hyderabad – 500 055.
Ph: 23090609 (50 Lines)

Fax: 23094426.

Hospital  Specialisations

1.   Preventive health screening

Cardiac checkup, Executive checkup, General checkup.

2. Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

ECG, Echo, TMT, 24 hours Holter Systems

3. Angiography/Cath

Coronary, Carotid,Renal and Peripheral Angiography

4. Interventional Procedures

Angioplasty & Stenting, (Coronary,Peripheral,Renal,Carotid),
Ballon Valvuloplasty, Temporary/Permanent pacemaker Implantation,
PDA Coil closure

5. Surgeries

CABG, Valve Replacement, ASD, VSD, PDA, TOF, Carotid Endarterectomy, Peripheral vascular surgeries.

Surgeries:

Adult Cardiac  Acquired and Congenital  adult cardiac surgery including various coronary              

Modalities-revascularization, valve replacements and repairs and aortic root surgery.     

Thoracic :Surgeries of Lung, oesophagus and mediastinal masses.     

Vascular : This includes Thoracic, Thraco-Abdominal and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm,     

Peripheral aneurysm and Peripheral arterial bypass procedures and Carotid  Endarterectomy.

In Brief at UMCC you have:

HealthScreening: Consultation,Diagnostics, ECG,HotlerECG Monitoring,Ambulatory Blood pressure,Treadmill Stress test, Color Doppler, EchoCardiography etc.

Packages for Cardiac checkup, Master Executive checkup and General checkup.

Cath & Angiography:
Interventional Cardiac procedures like Angiography Angioplasty & Stenting, BMV,Pacemaker implantation etc.

Cardiac surgeries like Bypass grafting,correction of atrial septal defect.Fallot’s tetralogy, Ventricular septal defect,Aneurysm repair,Valve repair,Valve replacement and Carotid Endarterectomy

                                                      

                                      

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Dr.Ratnam V.Mullapudi with the team of Cardiologists and Cardio Thoracic Surgeons have been performing percutaneous interventions and surgeries since the hospital began functioning nine years ago.Equipment wise and treatment wise UMCC,the biggest Heart Hospital in Andhra Pradesh and is on par with any US standard hospital.

Dr.Nalini Mullapudi, an acknowledged anaesthetist and an able administrator,with her refined aesthetic sense, has created an eco friendly ambience to the UMCC campus,with greenery, good roads and housekeeping that engender a spic and span Hospital exteriors and interiors.

Infrastructure

Built a  sprawling 9 acres, UMCC is a multi-storied, centrally air-conditioned, fully modern cardiac care carecente equipped with latest in technology and the finest in skills.

Fully automated with experienced technicians. 24 hour service is available with LAN facility to enable report collection at the OP level itself, for faster, smoother, accurate results / service. 

In addition to tets connected with thyroid hormones and homocysteine are also conducted. 

All Biochemistry testes are done on DADE (USA)/IMX ABBOTT automated analyzer.

Even routine tests like CBP are done on coulters, the vacutainer system is used.

The latest Blood Gas Analyser Radiometer – ABL 725 is an important value addition at UMCC.

Blood Bank

The Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre has a storage facility of all groups of blood and blood products.

Blood donation from patient’s relatives and volunteers is always encouraged. 

All precautions are taken and thorough screening is carried out of HIV, Hepatitis B & C, maintenance of temperature, right from the collection to transfusion is strictly supervised. 

Storage temperature is maintained with imported refrigerators.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy is run by qualified pharmacists. 

There is constant interaction with Doctors as well as patients on drug-drug interaction and drug-food interaction and drug-lab interaction. 

Most of the medicines are multi national company products.

Radiology

The Radiology department is equipped with :

• single slice spiral CT scan (GE/CT/e), 
• Echo-color, doppler/ultra sound IE 33, 
• Hd11 sonos 5500 (Philips), 
• X-ray – Toshiba 640 MA, 
• GE 300 MA machines. 

100 MA portable X-ray machine are notable constituents of the Radiology department at UMCC.

Cafeteria       

A modern and advanced, ultra-hygenic cafeteria with a capacity of 100 – provides prescription diets for patients and regular food for visitors.

Lab

Fully automated with experienced technicians. 24 hour service is available with LAN facility to enable report collection at the OP level itself, for faster, smoother, accurate results / service. 

In addition to tests connected with thyroid hormones and homocysteine are also conducted. 

All Biochemistry testes are done on DADE (USA)/IMX ABBOTT automated analyser. 

Even routine tests like CBP are done on coulters, the vacutainer system is used. 

The latest Blood Gas Analyser Radiometer – ABL 725 is an important value addition at UMCC.

Laundry

A modern automated laundry with mechanized washing and drying facilities ensures the utmost hygiene to prevent water borne infections.

Core Facilities

• 24 Hours walk-in-consultation.
• 150 beds for treating inpatients.
• Patient’s attendant accommodation on pay-by-use basis at UMCC Residence.
• Four operating theatres.
• Two Cardiac Catheterisation labs.
• MICU and SICU each with 12 cubicle beds, and state-of-the-art monitors, ventilators and cardiac support systems.
• CathLabs
• UMCC HAS TWO Cathlabs both are GE, Flat panel Innova 2000. It has cardio lab and mac lab monitoring system with latest work station – ADW 4.2

UMCC has:

• 150+ beds for treating inpatients.
• Four operating theatres.
• Two cardiac catherization units.
• Medical cardiac ICU with 12 cubicle beds.
• Surgical  cardiac ICU with 12 cubicle beds.
• Ward ICU with 6 beds and post cath with 6 beds.
• All other equipment and support systems needed to give excellent cardiac care.

 

Apart from Doctors, Nurses,the Administrative and the paramedical staff are totally dedicated to the mission on which the hospital is built – Committed to Excellence in Patient Care.

Source: Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre, Hyderabad.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING FOR LAY PUBLIC

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ,prominently  called as CPR,  is an emergency procedure which is performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person in cardiac arrest.

 

Dr. SRINIVAS RAMAKA, Consultant Cardiologist and ,Chairman,Srinivasa Heart Foundation, is conducting CPR Training for lay public.

 

VENUE:SENATE HALL, KUC, WARANGAL

ANDHRA PRADESH

 

DATE: 29 -SEP- 2012

 

TIME: 10:30 am

 

About Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation :

Despite major advances in medical science,Sudden Cardiac  Arrest particularly Out-of Hospital Cardiac Arrest leading to death remains an important public health problem.

Despite the fact that more than 50 years have passed by since modern  CPR is introduced,the survival rate from Out-Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest remains 6 %.With an aim to improve the chance of survival from Out-Of Hospital  Cardiac Arrest, the American Heart Association has been providing periodic updates and guidelines for CPR and various organisations throughout the world have been replicating the guidelines issued in providing training to lay public in CPR.

 

Training @ warangal by Dr.Srinivas Ramaka:

                                                                                       Though instances of Sudden Cardiac Arrest are not uncommon in India,awareness on suchunfortunate events and knowledge on CPR is less among the  Indian public.

As per a study by the World Heart Federation,not even 1 % of the Indian population has proper knowledge on CPR.With this background,Srinivasa Heart Foundation has initiated the  important public health project of training lay public in CPR  in the year 2009.

 

After the introduction of the new guidelines on CPR in 2010,which marked the 50th anniversary of  CPR, a systematic training program in CPR for lay public was initiated in "Warangal".

 

Interview video of Dr.Srinivas Ramaka with one of telugu channel.

 

For any queries on the above training program and realted information, you can reach Dr.Srinivas Ramaka at his clinic address.

H.No. 2-4-617/1/1, Ramnagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal.

Ph: 0870-2448622, 2556677 && Mobile: 9390105045

E-mail: srinivasaheartcentre@outlook.com && Website: www.srinivasaheart.org.