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Dr. Sujay Renga is a Senior Interventional Cardiologist at NS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, a 500-bed multispecialty tertiary care centre in Kollam, Kerala. In addition he runs his own clinic at the heart of Kollam city. Dr. Renga holds an MD in Internal Medicine from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, and a DM in Cardiology from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. He has also done postgraduate diploma in medico legal systems and quality in healthcare from Symbiosis university, Pune. He is a fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC), European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and Scociety for Cadiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
A concise guide for office workers, teachers, and business owners in Kollam on warning signs to watch for, recommended cardiac screening tests available locally, and practical lifestyle changes that fit into a hectic schedule.
Practical guidance for choosing a home BP monitor, taking accurate measurements, keeping a useful BP log, avoiding common mistakes, and sharing readings with your Kollam cardiologist during OP or review visits.
A practical guide from Dr. Sujay Renga’s clinic in Kollam on when breathlessness, leg swelling or tiredness might indicate heart-related problems, what basic tests a cardiology clinic will usually perform first, and which symptoms need urgent hospital care.
A clear, practical guide for patients returning home after angioplasty or other cardiac procedures—covering early recovery steps, medication routines, wound care, safe activity progression, follow‑up tests at the clinic, and warning signs that need urgent attention.
A practical guide for people living with diabetes in Kollam on how diabetes affects the heart, which cardiac tests are commonly recommended, how targets are set, and everyday steps to protect heart health.
A concise guide for Kollam patients on when lifestyle changes suffice, when medication is usually recommended, how treatment goals are set for heart or blood‑pressure patients, and why regular follow‑up testing at a local cardiac clinic matters.
A clear, patient-focused explanation of common ECG terms—heart rate, rhythm, and basic wave changes—why minor findings aren’t always alarming, and when you should rely on a cardiologist’s interpretation and follow-up tests.
A practical guide to common causes of palpitations, simple home checks, warning signs that need prompt cardiology review, and how tests such as ECG and Holter at a Kollam clinic can help identify the cause.
A clear, practical guide to 24‑hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM): what it measures, who should consider it, how the test is typically performed at a Kollam heart clinic, and how results help a cardiologist fine‑tune treatment.
A clear, practical guide to telling cardiac chest pain apart from common gas or acidity symptoms, the warning signs that need immediate attention, and where to seek urgent cardiology help in Kollam.
A clear, step-by-step look at how cardiologists evaluate vague symptoms such as chest heaviness, fatigue or palpitations — from careful history‑taking and bedside tests to monitoring and follow‑up, with practical guidance for patients in Kollam.
Practical, locally relevant guidance for people with hypertension in Kollam — daily routines, sensible diet tips, how and when to monitor blood pressure at home, and clear signals for scheduling a clinic recheck.
A practical guide to evaluating cardiology clinics in Kollam—what to look for in physician qualifications, diagnostic services, staff behaviour, and follow‑up care—using what patients appreciate at Dr. Sujay Renga’s clinic as examples.
A clear, practical guide to preparing for a follow‑up (review) outpatient cardiology visit — what to bring, how a review differs from the first consult, what happens during the appointment, and why regular reviews matter for safe, effective cardiac care.
Practical, step-by-step guidance for family members caring for someone with heart disease — from preparing for consultations and tracking medications to recognising warning signs and communicating with the cardiology team at a local clinic in Kollam.
A practical guide for adults in Kollam on when to begin heart screening after 40, which noninvasive tests are commonly used, how a cardiologist personalizes follow‑up, and what warning signs should prompt prompt evaluation.
A clear, practical guide to the common blood tests cardiologists order for heart and blood‑pressure patients, what each result typically indicates, and how to prepare and use findings in discussion with your cardiologist in Kollam.
A concise, practical checklist of records, medications, questions and visit tips to help you get the most from a first outpatient cardiology consultation at Dr. Sujay Renga’s clinic in Kollam.
A clear, practical guide to what ECG, HOLTER and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring show, who typically needs each test, how long they take, and how these tests are used in everyday practice at Dr. Sujay Renga’s cardiology clinic in Kollam.
A clear, practical guide to why a cardiologist orders an echocardiogram, how the test is done at Dr. Sujay Renga’s clinic in Kollam, what to bring, and how to understand common findings so you can discuss results confidently with your doctor.