Asiri Health Heart Centres
A Complete Heart-Health Centre

At Asiri Heart our dedicated team of heart specialists and medical professionals are geared to see to every aspect of your heart care needs. From diagnosing your condition and providing you with holistic advice to administering medical treatment, and providing the best pre- and post-surgery care, we pledge to give you the peace of mind that you need. Throughout your stay with us you will be assured of the best advice and treatment as our medical experts guide you through any unfamiliar territory, ensuring that you are well briefed and able to make informed decisions about your health.

Our state-of-the-art heart care centres led by expert cardiologists / cardiac surgeons/cardiac anesthesiologists with years of experience in the field. Our cardiologists and surgeons have access to the latest and most sophisticated equipment to, effectively deal with any heart-related condition. At Asiri Heart we are dedicated to guiding you back to a complete, healthier and happier lifestyle.

What sets us apart from other private heart care providers is the facilities and services we offer to ensure that your stay with us is a restful, healthful experience. You will see that we really do offer you a better experience all round. In Sri Lanka Asiri Health provides more Heart Care facilities compared to other private health care facilities.

Conditions & Treatments
  • Aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart arrhythmia
  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Pleural effusion (fluid around lungs)
  • Pregnancy related cardiac conditions
  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Valvular heart disease
Cardiac Diagnostics
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Chest X-ray
  • Angiogram (X-ray of blood vessels)
Screening
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Trans-thoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
  • Chest X-ray
  • Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Cardiothoracic surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
  • Defibrillator (AICD) implantation
  • Heart valve repair/replacement surgery
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Paediatric/congenital heart repair surgery
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
  • Surgery for atrial fibrillation
  • Surgery for heart failure
  • Thoracic aortic vascular surgery
  • Endovascular aneurysm repair
Non-Invasive diagnostics
  • Stress test
  • Holter monitoring
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
  • Nuclear perfusion scan
Invasive diagnostics
  • Coronary angiogram
  • Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Electrophysiological study
Emergency Services
  • Door to balloon time 90 minutes
Special Heart Packages
Preliminary Heart Screening
  • Full Blood Count
  • ESR
  • Fasting Blood Sugar
  • Lipid Profile
  • Urine Full Report
  • ECG
  • ECHO
  • Dietician Consultation
  • Body Mass Index/ Distant vision
  • Physical examination & advice by the Cardiologist
Heart Screening - Basic
  • Full Blood Count
  • ESR
  • Fasting Blood Sugar
  • Post Prandial Blood Sugar
  • Lipid Profile
  • SGPT
  • SGOT
  • Total Protein
  • Gamma GT
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • S. Creatinine
  • Blood Urea
  • Uric Acid
  • TSH
  • Urine Full Report
  • ECG
  • ECHO
  • Treadmill Test (Exercise ECG)
  • Chest X-Ray with Radiologist Report
  • Dietician Consultation
  • Body Mass Index
  • Distant Vision
  • Initial Psychological Stress Screening test
  • Medical history, Physical examination & report discussion by a Consultant Cardiologist
Heart Screening - Advanced
  • Full Blood Count
  • ESR
  • Fasting Blood Sugar
  • Post Prandial Blood Sugar
  • Lipid Profile
  • SGPT
  • SGOT
  • Gamma GT
  • Total Protein
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • S. Creatinine
  • Blood Urea
  • Uric Acid
  • TSH
  • Urine Full Report
  • ECG
  • ECHO
  • Treadmill Test (Exercise ECG)
  • S. Homocysteine
  • H s C R P
  • LP(a)
  • Chest X-Ray with Radiologist Report
  • Body Mass Index/ Distant Vision
  • Dietician Consultation
  • Initial Psychological Stress Screening test
  • Medical history, Physical examination & report discussion by a Consultant Cardiologist
Adult Heart Health Screening
  • Full Blood Count
  • Fasting Blood Sugar
  • Lipid Profile
  • Liver Profile
  • Renal Profile
  • ECHO
  • HBA1C
  • H s C R P
  • Dietician Consultation
  • Psychology Assessment
  • Body Mass Index
  • Distant Vision
  • Comprehensive Evaluation by a Consultant Cardiologist
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Cardiac Consultants
ASIRI SURGICAL HOSPITAL
  • Dr. AJANTHA TIKIRI RAJAPAKSHA
  • Dr. ANIDU PATHIRANA
  • Dr. BHATHIYA RANASINGHE
  • Dr. CHAMARA RATHNAYAKA
  • Dr. CHAMARA RATHNAYAKA
  • Dr. DISNA AMARATUNGA
  • Prof. GODWIN R. CONSTANTINE
  • Dr. GOTABHAYA RANASINGHE
  • Dr. HARSHANA SAMARASINGHE
  • Dr. JAGATH HERATH
  • Dr. JAYANTHIMALA JAYAWARDENA
  • Dr. M. B. F. RAHMAN
  • Dr. M.H.M. ZACKY
  • Dr. MERVIN FERNANDO
  • Dr. MOHAN JAYATHILAKE
  • Dr (Mrs.) N.L. AMARASENA
  • Prof. NAMAL WIJESINGHE
  • Dr. ROSHAN GUNARATHNA
  • Dr. ROSHAN PARANAMANA
  • Dr. S. NARENTHIRAN
  • Dr. S.R. DE SILVA
  • Dr. SAMPATH WITHANAWASAM
  • Dr. SEPALIKA MENDIS
  • Dr. SEPALIKA MENDIS
  • Dr. STANLEY AMARASEKARA
  • Dr. SUNETH KARUNARATHNA
  • Dr (Ms.) TANYA PEREIRA
  • Dr. THAMAL VITHANAGE
  • Dr. VAJIRA SENARATNE
  • Dr. WASANTHA ABEYWICKRAMA
  • Dr (Mrs.) WASANTHI RATHNAYAKE

 

ASIRI CENTRAL HOSPITAL
  • Dr. AJANTHA TIKIRI RAJAPAKSHA
  • Dr. AMILA WALAWWATTA
  • Dr. ANIDU PATHIRANA
  • Dr. ASUNGA DUNUWILLE
  • Dr. CHAMARA RATHNAYAKA
  • Dr. CHAMINDA PUSHPAKUMARA
  • Dr. CHANDRIKE PONNAMPERUMA
  • Prof. GODWIN R. CONSTANTINE
  • Dr. HASANTHA RANAWAKA
  • Dr. HEMAL FERNANDO
  • Dr. JAYANTHIMALA JAYAWARDENA
  • Dr. M. RAYNO NAVINAN
  • Dr. M.A. NAWSHARD ALI
  • Dr. M.B.F RAHUMAN
  • Dr. M.H.M. ZACKY
  • Dr. MOHAN JAYATHILAKE
  • Dr (Mrs.) NIMALI FERNANDO
  • Dr. NIROSHAN C. LOKUNARANGODA
  • Dr. PANDULA ATHAUDAARACHCHI
  • Dr. ROSHAN PARANAMANA
  • Dr. S.R. DE SILVA
  • Dr. SAMPATH WITHANAWASAM
  • Dr. SANDAMALI PREMARATHNA
  • Dr. SANJEEWA RAJAPAKSE
  • Dr. SEPALIKA MENDIS
  • Dr. STANLEY AMARASEKARA
  • Dr. SUNETH KARUNARATHNA
  • Dr (Ms.) TANYA PEREIRA
  • Dr. THAMAL VITHANAGE
  • Dr. VAJIRA SENARATNE
  • Dr. VASANTHA S HETTIARACHCHI
  • Dr. W.S. SHANTHARAJ
  • Dr. WASANTHA ABEYWICKRAMA
  • Dr. WASANTHA KAPUWATTA
  • Dr (Mrs.) WASANTHI RATHNAYAKE

 

ASIRI HOSPITAL - KANDY
  • Dr. AJITH KULARATHNE
  • Dr. CHAMINDA KULARATHNE
  • Dr. GAMINI WEERAKOON
  • Dr. GHANAMOORTHY MAYURATHAN
  • Dr. LAKSHMAN BANDARA
  • Dr. M.A. NAWSHARD ALI
  • Dr. PRIYANTHA KANNANGARA
  • Dr. ROHINI TENNAKOON
  • Dr. RUWAN MUNASINGHE
  • Dr. S.N.B DOLAPIHILLA
  • Dr (Mrs.) SUBASHINI JAYAWICKREMA
  • Dr. SUNETHRA IRUGALBANDARA
  • Dr. SUNETHRA IRUGALBANDARA
  • Dr. THUSITHA J. WIJETHUNGA
  • Dr. UDITHA. I. HEWARATHNA
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ASIRI SURGICAL HOSPITAL
  • Dr. ASUNGA DUNUWILLE
  • Dr. MANURA LEKAMWATTAGE
  • Dr. P.M. JANAKA PATHIRAJA
  • Dr. ROHAN GUNAWARDENA
  • Dr. SUSITHA AMARASINGHE

 

ASIRI CENTRAL HOSPITAL
  • Dr. ASUNGA DUNUWILLE
  • Dr. P.M. JANAKA PATHIRAJA
  • Dr. ROHAN GUNAWARDENA

 

ASIRI HOSPITAL - KANDY
  • Dr. KEERTHI DIVULWEWA
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ASIRI SURGICAL HOSPITAL
  • Dr. AMRITH SANTUSHT PERERA
  • Dr. ARUNA KAPURUGE
  • Dr. GAMINI RANASINGHE
  • Dr. M.S. MUGUNTHAN
  • Dr. RAJEEVA PIERIS
  • Dr. VIVEK GUPTHA

 

ASIRI CENTRAL HOSPITAL
  • Dr. AJITH KARUNARATHNE
  • Dr. AMRITH SANTUSHT PERERA
  • Dr. ARUNA KAPURUGE
  • Dr. GAMINI RANASINGHE
  • Dr. M. N. JAZEEL
  • Dr. M.S. MUGUNTHAN
  • Dr. MALIK DE SOYSA
  • Dr. P. N. RAJAPAKSE
  • Dr. RAJEEVA PIERIS

 

ASIRI HOSPITAL - KANDY
  • Dr. K. GNANAKANTHAN
  • Dr. NALAKA DISSANAYAKE
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Facilities
State of the art fully computerised Heart Care Centre
09 Coronary Care Beds
06 Cardio –Thoracic Surgical Intensive Care Beds
23 Cardiac ward Rooms
05 Angio Suite beds
State of the art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
2 Cardiac Operation Theatres
10 Cardiac Channeling Rooms
2 Cardiac Investigation ( Tread mill / Exercise ECG,ECHO) Laboratories
20 Coronary Care Beds
40 Cardiac ward Rooms
4 Cardiac Operation Theatres
10 Cardiac Channelling Rooms
16 Cardio –Thoracic Surgical Intensive Care Beds
3 state of the art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories
2 state of the art fully computerised Heart Care Centres
2 Cardiac Investigation ( Tread mill / Exercise ECG,ECHO) Laboratories
20 Coronary Care Beds
40 Cardiac ward Rooms
4 Cardiac Operation Theatres
10 Cardiac Channelling Rooms
16 Cardio –Thoracic Surgical Intensive Care Beds
3 state of the art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories
2 state of the art fully computerised Heart Care Centres
2 Cardiac Investigation ( Tread mill / Exercise ECG,ECHO) Laboratories
Patient Success Stories
Know Your Heart
What is your heart?
  • Your heart is a muscle that pumps the blood around your body, providing the other organs with oxygen and other nutrients needed to keep your cells working.
  • The heart has two chambers: the right and left chambers. Blood enters the right side of the heart, which then pumps it out to the lungs, where the blood gets loaded with oxygen.
  • Enriched with oxygen, the blood then enters the right side of the heart, and then gets pumped through the aorta (the main artery) to the rest of the body.
  • There are four valves in the heart to ensure that this circular flow of blood continues efficiently, in the right direction.
  • The diagram illustrates the various chambers of the heart, and the arrows show the direction of the blood flow.
What is heart failure?

Heart failure is when the heart becomes less effective at pumping blood around the body. The term ‘heart failure’ can sound quite frightening, so it might be helpful to think of it as: ‘My heart is failing to work as well as it should, and needs medicine to help it work better.’

Many people with heart failure can have a good quality of life. You can have some control over your condition by taking your medicines and by making changes to your lifestyle. And for some people, other types of treatment can help.

Symptoms of heart failure
  • Shortness of breath when you are resting or being active: Being short of breath is a common symptom of heart failure. It’s most likely to happen when you’re active or when you’re lying flat in bed. You may get a cough, too. Being short of breath may actually wake you up at night, and you may need to sit up, using pillows to support you.
  • Swelling of your feet, legs, ankles, abdomen (tummy area), or in the small of your back: People with heart failure often have swelling (oedema) of their ankles and feet. This may extend to your legs and groin, and there may also be swelling of the abdomen, or in the small of your back.
  • Fatigue (feeling unusually tired and weak): A common problem for people with heart failure is loss of energy and feeling unusually tired, either while you’re resting or after you’ve done only a small amount of activity. The tiredness can be quite overwhelming, making you feel that it’s very difficult to carry on as normal. How tired you feel can depend on how severe your heart failure is and how well your symptoms are controlled.
What should you do?

People can often manage the symptoms of heart failure effectively – and improve their quality of life – by making changes to their lifestyle. Making these changes and taking your medicines as prescribed can help to slow down the progression of your heart failure.

The following are some of the things that you can do:

  • Weigh yourself regularly.
  • Watch the amount of fluid you have each day.
  • Control your blood pressure.
  • Cut down on salt.
  • Limit your alcohol.
  • Keep to a healthy body weight.
  • If you smoke, stop.
  • Keep active.
Heart attack

A heart attack is when a part of the heart muscle suddenly loses its blood supply. This is usually due to coronary heart disease.

Risk factors

  • Smoking
  • High LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and low HDL, or "good" cholesterol
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Physical inactivity
  • Obesity (having a BMI greater than 25)
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • High C-reactive protein
  • Uncontrolled stress, depression, and anger
Reducing your risk factors

Here are some things you can do to reduce the risk of heart disease:

  • Have a healthy, balanced diet
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Reduce the amount of salt you eat
  • Manage your fluid balance
  • Control your blood pressure
  • Keep your alcohol intake to the recommended limit
  • Stop smoking
  • Keep active
Living with heart failure

Most people with heart failure can continue to work as long as they feel well enough. However, you might need to make some adjustments because of your symptoms or the degree of your heart failure. For example, you might need to work shorter hours, or if you have a very physical job, you may need to consider reducing the workload or changing your job.

Women with heart failure can have an increased risk of problems during pregnancy and it can make your condition worse. The risk will vary from person to person and it’s possible that you may be advised against becoming pregnant.

If you have heavy shopping or regularly lift heavy items, take someone with you to help carry your parcels. Pushing or pulling heavy items will also increase the workload of your heart. Try to keep the distance you need to move things to a minimum.

It is very important to protect yourself against colds, flu and lung infections because you may be at risk of developing complications related to your heart failure.

A holiday can give you the chance to unwind and rest. Talk to your doctor about whether it’s OK for you to go away. When you go on holiday, you might want to think about staying in accommodation that’s easily accessible. Avoid hilly destinations unless you’re fit enough for that level of activity. And it’s a good idea to avoid very hot or very cold destinations. If you travel away from home, take details of your medical history, a recent clinic letter if you have one and a list of medications.

Caring for someone with heart failure

Caring for someone who has heart failure can be very demanding – both physically and emotionally. Understanding the condition can help you deal with it. It’s important to allow the person you’re caring for to do things for themselves. This can be difficult, but allowing them to make their own decisions can help them feel in control. Talk to them about how you can help them. As the carer, you might be entitled to extra support, services and benefits, to help you care for the person you’re looking after.

It’s important that you look after your own health and have regular breaks. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and accept help if people offer it. Remember that doctors, nurses, social workers, relatives, friends and voluntary groups can all support you. You may be able to arrange for someone to come into your home and take over caring for the person for a few hours, or sometimes overnight, so that you can have some time for yourself. Or, some homes can provide short-term care for the person you look after. Talk to your doctor, nurse or social worker about how to arrange this.

If things are difficult, you may find it helpful to talk things over with someone, such as a friend, another carer or a counsellor.

ACT FAST...

What to do if you think someone is having a heart attack

  1. Send someone to call 1313 for an ambulance immediately.
    If you are alone, go and call 1313 immediately and then come straight back to the person.
  2. Get the person to sit in a comfortable position, stay with them and keep them calm.
  3. Give the person an adult aspirin tablet (300mg) to chew if one is easily available, unless they’re allergic to aspirin or they’ve been told not to take it.
    If you don’t have an aspirin next to you, or if you don’t know if the person is allergic to aspirin, just get them to stay resting until the ambulance arrives.
CALL PUSH RESCUE

If someone has had a cardiac arrest, they will be unconscious, and either not breathing or not breathing normally. The person needs immediate help or they will die within minutes.

First check that it is safe to approach the person.

To find out if the person is conscious, gently shake him or her, and shout loudly, ‘Are you all right?’ If there is no response, the person is unconscious.

You will need to assess the person’s airway and breathing.

Open the person’s airway by tilting their head back and lifting their chin.

Look, listen and feel for signs of normal breathing. Only do this for up to ten seconds. Don’t confuse gasps with normal breathing. If you’re not sure if their breathing is normal, act as if it is not normal.

Now remember: Call Push Rescue

CALL...

Call for help.

If the person is unconscious and is either not breathing or not breathing normally, they are in cardiac arrest.

Call 1313 immediately.

  • Send someone else to call 1313 for an ambulance while you start CPR.
  • Or, if you are alone with the person, call 1313 before you start CPR.
PUSH...

Push hard and fast on the centre of the chest.

Start chest compressions.

  • Place the heel of one hand in the centre of the person’s chest.
  • Place the heel of your other hand on top of your first hand and interlock your fingers.
  • Press down firmly and smoothly on the chest 30 times, so that the chest is pressed down between five and six centimetres each time. Do this at a rate of about 100 to 120 times a minute. That’s about two each second.
RESCUE...

Give rescue breaths.

After 30 compressions, open the airway again by tilting the head back and lifting the chin, and give two of your own breaths to the person. These are called rescue breaths.

To do this, pinch the soft parts of the person’s nose closed. Take a normal breath, make a seal around their mouth with your mouth, and then breathe out steadily. The person’s chest should rise and fall with each breath. It should take no more than five seconds to give the two rescue breaths.

Then give another 30 chest compressions and then two rescue breaths.

Keep doing the 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths until:

  • the ambulance crew arrives and takes over, or
  • the person starts to show signs of regaining consciousness, such as coughing, opening their eyes, speaking, or moving purposefully and starts to breathe normally, or
  • you become exhausted.

If you prefer not to give rescue breaths

If you’d rather not give rescue breaths, call 1313 and then deliver hands-only CPR. Keep doing the chest compressions – at a rate of about 100 to 120 times a minute.

Contact Asiri
Asiri Surgical Hospital
11th floor
  • No. 21, Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka.
  • info@asiri.lk
Asiri Central Hospital
9th floor
  • infochl@asiri.lk
Asiri Kandy Hospital
  • 907, Peradeniya Road, Kandy