LUCKNOW, June 18 -- Heart patients in Lucknow and neighbouring districts can expect major relief as a new block of Lari Cardiology at King George's Medical University (KGMU) is set to be inaugurated by the end of this month (June), KGMU authorities said on Tuesday. The new block in the same premises, which will take the total number of beds to 300, is likely to be inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, they added. They said the expansion aims to ease the burden on the existing Lari Cardiology centre, which currently has only 100 beds, including 20 in the ICU and high dependency unit HDU, and sees a daily footfall of nearly 350 patients, leading to long waiting times. Dr KK Singh, KGMU media cell incharge, stated that the six-storey building with two basements is fully equipped with modern medical infrastructure offering angiography and angioplasty, along with other procedures required for patients. He said that 120 additional HDU and ICU beds in the new block will provide close monitoring and care to critical patients. Besides, 80 more beds in the new block will cater to less critical patients, he added. According to Dr Singh, a proposal has been submitted to the KGMU authorities to increase at least eight faculty positions, including experienced professors, assistant professors and associate professors, to deal with increasing patient load. "Around 250-300 staff members will be required at new block, and recruitment will begin once necessary approvals are obtained," he added....