Cardiologist
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India20 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Abraham had completed his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, in 1991. Later on, in 1994, he completed his MD in General Medicine - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. He obtained his advanced degree in cardiology i.e. DM in 1998 from the same University. Dr. Abraham passed DNB-Cardiology in 1998. Dr. Abraham has more than 20 years of clinical experience and is an expert in performing cardiac surgery with high ease. Currently, he is working as Consultant-cardiology at Apollo hospitals in Chennai. He is an expert in Preventive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Rheumatic Heart Disease and Lipidology.
Dr. Abraham is a professional member of various prestigious organizations such as the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. His services include Aortic Aneurysm Surgery / Endovascular Repair, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (DTGA), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), and vascular surgery. Dr. Abraham has presented various papers at the European society of cardiology and the American Association of Cardiology. Dr. Abraham also performs Angioplasty, Mitral Valve Repair, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator surgeries.
Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Abraham Oomman treats:
Interventional procedures are required for people with structural heart conditions so that they can live a healthy life. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. Quality post procedural care is a sign of the patient focused approach by the doctors who ensure that such conditions find the right solution.
We bring to you the various symptoms and signs in patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular conditions:
Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. A structural heart issue can lead to high blood pressure for prolonged periods of time. Further, if not treated in time structural heart conditions can start affecting the kidney and even lead to kidney dysfunction.
The operating hours of the doctor are between 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. The doctor is known for quick treatment timeframe as he/she is skillful and efficient.
Here is the list of the popular procedures that Dr. Abraham Oomman performs::
Stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy are a long sought after solution provided by interventional cardiologists to patients having blocked arteries. Cardiac arrhythmia or when electrical impulses are functioning improperly can be treated with a procedure that inserts defibrillators and pacemakers in the heart.
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When you visit an interventional cardiologist, the doctor can prescribe or perform diagnostic and screening tests to get to the bottom of the issue. The numerous procedures performed by the interventional cardiologists ensure that the structural and cardiovascular heart issues are resolved. Even in case of emergency heart situations such as a heart attack, you can go to this doctor. You must consult the doctor at once if you are faced with a heart condition otherwise situation may deteriorate further.
Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:
The tests tie in with the treatment plan which can be decided upon basis your discussion with the doctor. If you wish to know how healthy your heart and blood vessels are it makes sense to get them done.
In order to keep your heart healthy, you must exercise, eat well and keep a balanced lifestyle. Interventional cardiology techniques can help resolve the structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues if any. Some heart conditions are treated by interventional cardiologists by non surgical procedures which are base d on using the catheter. Also, if your cardiologist feels that lifestyle and dietary changes will not help you they can redirect you to these doctors.