Before your visit
The things patients most often call to ask.
?Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome during clinic hours, but calling ahead on 89205 94314 means a time can be set aside for you. If you need a test such as TMT, Holter or ABPM, please call first — these need to be scheduled and may require preparation.
?Which clinic should I go to — AGCR Enclave or Krishna Nagar?
Whichever is more convenient. Dr. Garg consults at AGCR Enclave in the morning (10:00 – 11:30 AM) and Krishna Nagar in the evening (5:00 – 7:00 PM), Monday to Saturday. Consultation fees and standard of care are identical at both. If you are booking a specific test, ask on the phone which branch is equipped for it that day.
?What should I bring to my first consultation?
Please carry any previous ECGs, echo reports, angiography films or discharge summaries, along with a current list of the medicines you take — including the strength of each. If you have recent blood test reports (lipid profile, sugar, kidney function, thyroid), bring those too.
Old reports matter: comparing today’s findings with earlier ones often changes the diagnosis.
?Does Dr. Garg perform the echocardiography himself?
Yes. Unlike many labs where a technician performs the scan and a doctor reads it later, Dr. Garg does the echocardiography himself. It is something patients frequently mention in their reviews — the scan and the interpretation happen in the same room, with the same person, so questions get answered immediately.
?What is a TMT and how do I prepare for it?
A TMT — Treadmill Test — is an ECG recorded while you walk on a treadmill at increasing speed and incline. Many blockages do not show up on a resting ECG but become visible when the heart is asked to work harder.
Come in loose clothing and comfortable walking shoes, avoid a heavy meal for 2–3 hours beforehand, and ask the doctor whether any of your regular medicines should be paused that morning. The test takes about 30–45 minutes including preparation and recovery.
?What are Holter and ABPM monitoring?
Holter monitoring is a small ECG recorder worn for 24 hours. It is used when you have palpitations, dizziness or blackouts that come and go — symptoms that a two-minute ECG in the clinic is unlikely to catch.
ABPM records your blood pressure automatically through a full day and night. It is the most reliable way to diagnose hypertension, and it distinguishes genuine high blood pressure from readings that only rise in a clinic setting.
For both, you go about your normal day and return the device the next day.
?When will I get my reports?
Echo, TMT and PFT reports are generally discussed with you the same day, at the time of the test. Holter and ABPM require the full 24-hour recording to be downloaded and analysed, so those reports follow after the device is returned. The clinic will tell you exactly when to collect or receive them.
?Does Dr. Garg perform angiography and angioplasty?
Yes. Dr. Garg is an Interventional Cardiologist and performs coronary angiography, angioplasty and stenting, radial-approach angiography, peripheral and carotid intervention, and pacemaker implantation. These procedures are carried out at affiliated hospitals in East Delhi — including Metro Heart & Cancer Institute, Preet Vihar, where he is a Senior Consultant — with consultation and follow-up at the clinic. Hospital charges are billed separately by the hospital.
?What if I have chest pain right now?
Do not wait for clinic hours and do not drive yourself. Sudden chest pain — particularly with sweating, breathlessness, or pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back — needs emergency care immediately. Call an ambulance or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. This website is for scheduled consultations, not emergencies.
?How often should I have a heart check-up?
For adults over 40, or anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a smoking history, or a family history of heart disease, an annual cardiac review is sensible. That usually means a consultation, ECG, and blood work, with an echo or TMT added when indicated. If you already have a diagnosed cardiac condition, Dr. Garg will set a follow-up interval specific to you.
Speak to the clinic
Call during clinic hours and a time can be arranged at whichever clinic is more convenient — whether you are calling for yourself or for a parent. If a particular test is needed, please mention it, so it can be scheduled properly.