Manipal Hospital Broadway Launches Dedicated Aorta Clinic to Advance Early Detection and Complex Cardiac Care

Kolkata, 12″ August 2026: The human heart may beat tirelessly every day, but the largest artery carrying blood from it-the aorta, can develop conditions that remain silent until they become critical. With cardiovascular disease continuing to pose a significant health burden in India, the need for early identification, risk assessment and specialised care has never been more important. Against this backdrop, Manipal Hospital Broadway has launched a dedicated Aorta Clinic, bringing together specialised expertise across cardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery to create a comprehensive care pathway for patients with aortic and complex cardiovascular conditions.

The launch was announced at the Aorta & Cardiac Innovation Summit today, which brought together leading cardiac specialists to discuss innovations and evolving approaches in cardiovascular care. The summit featured Dr. Sujoy Chatterjee, Head of the Department-Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Dr. Arijit Ghosh, Head of the Department Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Krishnendu Mukherjee, Head of the Department, Vascular Surgery; Dr. Subhasis Roy Chowdhury, Director-Cath Lab; Dr. Raja Nag, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Anindya Sarkar, Consultant -Cardiology; Dr. Debopom Goswami, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology and Dr. Ashok Verma, Consultant-Cardio Anaesthesia from Manipal Hospital Broadway, who shared insights on the growing importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary management and advanced treatment options for complex heart and aortic conditions.

India’s cardiovascular disease burden makes such specialised and preventive approaches increasingly important.

According to WHO India, cardiovascular diseases account for around 27% of deaths attributed to non-communicable diseases in the country, while CVDs account for 45% of deaths among people aged 40-69 years. Hypertension, one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, is estimated to affect around 220 million people in India, with only about 12% having their blood pressure under control, according to WHO India. These figures underline the importance of moving beyond treatment after disease has progressed and strengthening early detection and preventive cardiovascular care. The newly launched Aorta Clinic at Manipal Hospital Broadway is designed to address this need through a dedicated, multidisciplinary approach. The clinic will focus on early detection, preventive cardiology, structural heart disease, complex cardiac surgery and a comprehensive heart failure programme, enabling patients to move seamlessly from risk assessment and diagnosis to appropriate intervention and long-term follow-up. The approach is particularly relevant for conditions involving the aorta, which may remain asymptomatic for considerable periods and can require highly specialised decision-making when intervention becomes necessary.

Complementing the Aorta Clinic, Manipal Hospital Broadway has introduced ‘Team Heart, a commitment to comprehensive and holistic cardiac care, dedicated to providing a multidisciplinary approach to the management of complex structural and functional cardiac disorders. The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) brings together Interventional Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons, alongside Cardiac Anaesthetists, Critical Care Specialists, Vascular Surgeons and Radiologists, enabling diverse clinical expertise to come together for well-rounded, pragmatic and personalised treatment. This collaborative model aims to minimise gaps in care, broaden clinical perspectives and support more informed decision-making, recognising that in complex cardiac care, a collective clinical decision can often be more powerful than an individual opinion. Team Heart represents united expertise, comprehensive care and a stronger focus on better patient outcomes.

During the launch programme, Dr. Sujoy Chatterjee, Head of the Department – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Manipal Hospital Broadway, said, “Complex aortic conditions require more than just surgical expertise, they demand meticulous evaluation, timely decision-making and coordinated care across specialties. Aortic diseases are often silent and may present only when they have progressed to a catastrophic stage, when the risks associated with surgery are extremely high and, in some cases, patients may not even reach the operating table. Through the Aorta Clinic, our aim is to identify aortic disease early, particularly among high-risk individuals, using highly trained specialists and cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, and intervene before the condition reaches a critical or life-threatening stage. The clinic brings together specialised expertise, advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary planning to ensure that patients with complex cardiac and aortic conditions are comprehensively evaluated and receive the most appropriate treatment strategy based on their individual dinical needs.”