Precision care,
every heartbeat.
Overview
The Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia at SMIMS provides specialised anaesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac and major vascular surgeries. Our team works closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists and critical care specialists to ensure safe perioperative management and optimal outcomes.
Cardiac anaesthesia demands specialised expertise in managing patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Our team is skilled in advanced haemodynamic monitoring, perioperative cardiac management and critical care support — ensuring precise care before, during and after cardiac procedures.
Dr. Prasandan T
Senior Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with extensive experience in perioperative cardiac care and cardiothoracic critical care. Instrumental in initiating the CTVS program at SMIMS in 2011, helping establish structured cardiac anaesthesia services and dedicated CTICU care.
Gained valuable international clinical exposure in Dhaka, Bangladesh, working in high-volume cardiac centres on complex cardiac surgical procedures.
Key Services
Comprehensive cardiac anaesthesia covering adult & paediatric heart surgery, vascular procedures and critical care.
Advanced Monitoring & Technology
Modern OT and ICU technology enables precise monitoring and safe management of complex cardiac procedures.
Real-time cardiac function assessment.
Intraoperative cardiac imaging.
Integrated ventilatory support & monitoring.
Arterial, CVP & cardiac output monitoring.
Adult & paediatric post-op care.
Cardiac rhythm management.
Accurate inotrope administration.
Rapid clinical assessment.
Perioperative Cardiac Care
CTICU & Post-Operative Cardiac Care
The Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at SMIMS provides specialised care for patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries — managed by dedicated cardiac anaesthesiologists, intensivists, trained nurses and respiratory therapists.
"Our cardiac anaesthesia team is committed to precision, safety and multidisciplinary collaboration — ensuring the highest standards of perioperative cardiac care."