At Sudarshan Heart Clinic, one of the most trusted heart Clinic in Amritsar, cardiac consultation goes beyond reviewing symptoms. The aim is to understand why they are occurring and whether they point to coronary disease, rhythm disturbances, structural heart conditions or cardiovascular risk that needs closer attention.
A consultation begins with a detailed review of symptoms, medical history, medications, previous cardiac reports and risk factors. Chest discomfort, breathlessness, dizziness and reduced exercise tolerance can arise from very different cardiac problems, which is why the evaluation has to be individualised.
When a Cardiac Evaluation May Be Needed
- Chest pain, pressure or heaviness
- Breathlessness during activity or at rest
- Palpitations or an irregular heartbeat
- Dizziness, fainting or unexplained weakness
- Reduced stamina or unusual fatigue
- High blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol
- Strong family history of heart disease
- Review before surgery or a major procedure
- Second opinion on an existing cardiac diagnosis
Diagnostic Tests, Chosen With Purpose
The investigation depends on what the consultation reveals.
- ECG helps assess the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity and may identify arrhythmias or changes that need further evaluation.
- 2D Echocardiography provides information about heart chambers, pumping function, valves and structural abnormalities.
- TMT / Stress Testing assesses the heart’s response to exertion and may help investigate symptoms that occur during activity.
- Holter Monitoring records heart rhythm over an extended period, which can be useful when palpitations or rhythm disturbances are intermittent.
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring tracks blood pressure through normal daily activity and sleep, giving a more complete picture than a single clinic reading.
The service also includes pre-operative cardiac evaluation, routine follow-up and specialist second opinions, including for patients who have been advised angiography, angioplasty or another cardiac procedure.
Under the guidance of Dr Gaurav Mohan, Interventional Cardiologist in Amritsar, symptoms, examination findings and investigations are interpreted together rather than in isolation. The goal is a clearer diagnosis and a defined next step, whether that means treatment, monitoring, prevention or further intervention.
Preparing for Your Consultation
Bring along:
- Previous cardiac reports and test results
- Current medication list
- Recent blood investigations, if available
- Details of previous procedures or hospitalisations
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a cardiologist
You should consider a cardiac evaluation if you have chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, reduced stamina or significant risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a strong family history of heart disease.
What happens during a cardiac consultation?
Your symptoms, medical history, medications, previous reports and cardiovascular risk factors are reviewed before deciding whether any further testing or treatment is needed.
Which cardiac tests may be advised?
Depending on your symptoms, tests may include ECG, 2D Echo, TMT/Stress Test, Holter Monitoring or Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Can I consult Dr. Gaurav Mohan for a second opinion?
Yes. Patients can seek a second opinion for an existing cardiac diagnosis or before procedures such as angiography, angioplasty or other cardiac interventions.
Do I need cardiac evaluation before surgery?
In some cases, a pre-operative cardiac assessment may be advised to evaluate heart-related risks before a planned surgery or major procedure.
