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Interventional Cardiologist
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India22 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Anil Kumar is a Senior Interventional Cardiologist in India. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Anil has been trained by some of the finest cardiologist in India and abroad. In the year 1996, he completed his MBBS from JIPMER, Pondicherry. From the same institute, in 1991, Dr. Anil obtained his MD in Internal medicine. In 1994, he was awarded DM in cardiology by G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Anil is a Fellow of the Gulf Heart Association, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh). He has been associated with various prestigious hospitals such as Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and Belhoul Specialty Hospital, Dubai along with Indian hospitals. He is presently working as a Consultant at Aster Medcity, Kochi.
Dr. Anil was the pioneer in initiating angioplasty and angiography at JIPMER. He is the author of various chapters in the books related to cardiology. Almost 198 articles of Dr. Anil have been published in various national and international journals and Dr. Anil has mentored various Post-doctoral fellows in cardiology.
Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Anil Kumar R treats:
Structural heart diseases can be resolved through interventional procedures for the person to live a healthy and long life. With world class equipments and the help of modern technology the doctor can deliver the best treatment to patients. It is essential that when procedures are performed on patients with these conditions, they are followed up with best of post procedural care.
Here are the many signs and symptoms present in a patient with the structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases:
Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. A continuous high blood pressure should be monitored regularly and is usually a sign of a structural issue in the heart. Kidney dysfunction is also the result of lingering structural heart issues in a patient.
It is from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm that the doctor operates. The patient reviews of the doctor make it clear that this is a skillful and efficient interventional cardiologist.`
We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. Anil Kumar R::
For a long time now, interventional cardiologists have used techniques such as placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy to open blocked arteries. In order to resolve the issue of abnormal heart rhythms another very common procedure that is performed is the insertion of the pacemaker and defibrillator.
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The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. The numerous procedures performed by the interventional cardiologists ensure that the structural and cardiovascular heart issues are resolved. The doctors are also the go to specialist in case of cardiac emergencies such as a heart attack. You must consult the doctor at once if you are faced with a heart condition otherwise situation may deteriorate further.
We have outlined for you the several tests that are important before and during consultation with an Interventional Cardiologist:
The right treatment can be decided by the doctor basis the recommended tests and their results. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.
A balanced lifestyle including a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking or drinking helps in keeping your heart healthy. Structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues may still crop up and interventional cardiology techniques can be the solution. Interventional cardiologists treat heart conditions with catheter-based treatments which are non surgical. In case the usual changes in your diet and lifetsyle do not help then you can visit this specialty of doctor.