Dr. Prajith Pasam
Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
Request appointmentCardiac Sciences · Thodupuzha
24×7 heart care, led by Idukki's first NABH-accredited hospital.
From chest-pain evaluation to primary angioplasty and open-heart surgery — same campus, same team, same day.
- NABH-accredited
- 24×7 Emergency
- 300-bed single-room hospital
Why Smita Memorial
Why Smita for your heart
Smita Memorial Hospital is a 300-bed multi-speciality hospital with a dedicated interventional cardiology service and in-house cardiothoracic surgery. The cath lab is supported 24×7 by critical care, diagnostics and single-room inpatient care — so complex heart problems don't need a referral to another city.
- Idukki's first NABH-accredited hospitalNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals (Hospital + Nursing Excellence).
- 24×7 Interventional Cath LabPrimary angioplasty available round the clock, including on-site cardiac theatre.
- In-house CTVS backupIf angioplasty is not an option, bypass and valve surgery are available on the same campus.
- 54 ICU beds including a dedicated CCU8 CCU beds plus 3 CTVS-ICU beds for post-procedure monitoring.
Meet the team
Doctors leading your care
Treating consultants shown below. Clinic availability varies — the appointments team confirms the right doctor and slot.
Treatments & procedures
Cardiac services we offer
- Chest-pain and heart-failure OPD
- 2D echocardiogram, colour Doppler, TMT
- Holter and ambulatory BP monitoring
- Coronary angiogram and angioplasty (PCI)
- Primary angioplasty for heart attack (24×7)
- Pacemakers, ICD and cardiac devices
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement surgery
- Pre- and post-operative cardiac rehabilitation
Procedures listed are drawn from Smita Memorial Hospital's cardiology department page. Final treatment is advised after clinical evaluation.
Infrastructure
Technology & facilities
- Interventional cath lab
- Cardiac theatre on-site
- 8-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- 3-bed CTVS-ICU for post-op care
- Point-of-care troponin and cardiac diagnostics
“We did not have to travel out of Idukki when my father had chest pain. The angioplasty was done the same night.”— Patient family, Thodupuzha region
Testimonial reflects general patient experience; names withheld for privacy.
Questions
Before your visit
Answers are general and do not replace clinical evaluation.
When should I come to the emergency for chest pain?
If chest pain lasts more than 15 minutes, radiates to the arm or jaw, or is accompanied by sweating or breathlessness, treat it as a possible heart attack and call our emergency line. Do not drive yourself.
Do you perform angioplasty on weekends?
The cath lab is supported 24×7 for emergencies, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Can I bring my previous reports for a second opinion?
Yes. Bring your ECG, 2D echo, angiogram CD if available, and your current medicines. The team will review and advise.
Are cashless / insurance claims supported?
The hospital supports empanelled insurance claims. Please share your insurer and policy details when booking so the team can confirm cashless eligibility.
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Talk to the appointments team
Appointments confirmed by hospital team, subject to doctor availability. For emergencies, call 0486 235 0700.