Dr. Swapan Kumar De
Senior Most Interventional Cardiologist at
Apollo Multispeciality Hospital Kolkata.
MD, DM (Cardiology)
Heart Specialist in Kolkata, India
Sudden cardiac death occurs in all ages. In early age it occurs due to some congenital disease eg Channelopathies or Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.This can be avoided by screening of all the family members if someone of the family having history of sudden death in playground or swimming pool, gymnasium and elsewhere. In adult one this could be related previous Heart attack or Angiographically proved Ischemic Heart Disease or previous Angioplasty or Bypass surgery.Yearly heart check up may prevent Sudden Cardiac Death.
About Cardiologists : Cardiologists treat people with diseases or conditions of the heart and people who want to learn the risk factors for heart disease. A primary care doctor or family practice doctor can work with a cardiology specialist to diagnose, treat, and manage heart conditions and help people make heart-healthy lifestyle choices. Patients who are at risk for heart disease or have a history of heart symptoms may see a clinical cardiologist regularly. People with ongoing heart conditions, pacemakers, or frequent heart trouble are likely to see a cardiologist with a subspecialty.
Senior Most Interventional Cardiologist
at Apollo Multispeciality hospital
Kolkata MD, DM (Cardiology)
58, Canal Circular Road,
Kolkata-700 054 , West Bengal, India
