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Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla , Delhi, India40 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Ashok Seth is one of the most sought-after interventional cardiologists in India. He is presently the Head, Cardiology Council of Fortis Group of Hospitals and Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. In 1978, Dr. Seth completed his MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. He then moved to the United Kingdom and worked as a cardiologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Seth was also associated with Max Healthcare. Dr. Seth has a passion for academics as was associated with various reputed medical institutions of India and abroad. He is the Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Edinburg, and London.
Dr. Ashok Seth is a highly experienced Cardiac Surgeon with more than 50000 angiograms and 20000 angioplasties. This exceptional clinical experiences bought his name in the Lima Book of Records. In 2003, he was awarded Padma Shri and in 2015, with Padma Bhushan. During his more than 30 years of clinical career, Dr. Seth has pioneered various angioplasty techniques such as the use of Impella heart support device, Thrombectomy devices, Directional Atherectomy, and Bioabsorbable Stents. Dr. Seth has the unique capability of demonstrating and teaching complex angioplasty techniques through the live transmission.
We have outlined here for you the many conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. Ashok Seth:
Structural heart diseases can be resolved through interventional procedures for the person to live a healthy and long life. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. The right solution to these conditions must be followed up with the quality post procedural care as a sign of a patient focused approach.
We bring to you the various symptoms and signs in patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular conditions:
Fatigue and chest pain are a sign that the person needs immediate solution to their heart condition. If someone is suffering from high blood pressure for long time periods then it could be a sign of a structural issue of the heart. Further, if not treated in time structural heart conditions can start affecting the kidney and even lead to kidney dysfunction.
The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. The skill and efficiency shown by the interventional cardiologist has been seen time and again and the patient reviews make it clear.
The popular interventional cardiology procedures performed by Dr. Ashok Seth are as follows:
The solution for blocked arteries because of coronary heart disease has been through procedures like placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy for a long time now. 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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The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. A1L1_FAQ_Interventional_Cardiologist 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.
Here is the list of tests required before 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. The blood vessel and heart health become apparent after the test results come in.
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. When heart issues are treated with catheter based procedures which do not involve surgery, then such procedures are done by Interventional cardiologists. If on your visit to the cardiologist you realise that the dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough they may refer you to this doctor.