{
  "id": 10475963,
  "title": "World Heart Day 2026: Second Opinions In Heart Treatment Rise 50 Per Cent In 5 Years, Say Cardiologists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/world-heart-day-2026-second-opinions-in-heart-treatment-rise-50-per",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T14:51:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/world-heart-day-2026-second-opinions-in-heart-treatment-rise-50-per-cent-in-5-years-say-cardiologists"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, September 28, 2026: Cardiologists report a 50% surge in patients seeking second medical opinions for cardiac treatments over the past five years. This trend is fueled by the proliferation of treatment options, advanced technologies, and enhanced accessibility to specialists. Ahead of World Heart Day on September 29, the heightened interest in second opinions reflects patients' and families' growing desire to grasp their conditions, weigh treatment choices, and evaluate potential risks. Dr Pawan Kumar, a senior cardiac surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, notes that the field of cardiac treatment has evolved dramatically over the past three decades. Today, patients face multiple treatment options, such as angioplasty, various stents, or minimally invasive bypass procedures, depending on factors like age, disease severity, and overall health. Consequently, a second opinion has become crucial when contemplating major procedures. Dr Abid Khan, a senior physician, explains that patients also turn to second opinions when ECG, angiography, or other test results are ambiguous, particularly concerning stenting or bypass surgery recommendations. The expansion of cardiac facilities has further facilitated access to second opinions. In the Mira Road-Borivali area, for instance, the number of cath labs has surged from about four five years ago to approximately 15 now, with facilities now located in Dahisar, Mira Road, and Borivali. This increased availability allows patients to consult additional specialists without extensive travel. Cardiologists emphasize that a second opinion can be invaluable in various scenarios, including major surgeries or stent placements, when multiple treatment options exist, when there's diagnostic uncertainty, or before embarking on costly or long-term therapies.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 28, 2026: Patients undergoing cardiac treatment are increasingly seeking a second medical opinion before undergoing major procedures. According to cardiologists, the number of patients seeking a second opinion has increased by nearly 50% in the past five years, driven by the availability of multiple treatment options, newer technologies and easier access to specialists. The…",
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}