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Interventional Cardiologist
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India30 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. D Vaidhyanathan is one of the most experienced cardiologists in southern India. With more than 30 years of clinical experience in cardiology, Dr. D Vaidhyanathan is currently working as a consultant cardiologist at Apollo hospital. He has also taken an advanced degree in cardiology care. Dr. D Vaidhyanathan is an MBBS, MD, and DM in cardiology. He was awarded the Fellowship from Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, and Edinburg. He also worked as a Professor at Madras Medical College.
Dr. D Vaidhyanathan has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Dr, MGR Medical University. He has the Professional membership of the Cardiology Society of India and his area of interest is Coronary Artery Disease System HT. Approximately 40 research papers of Dr. D Vaidhyanathan are published in national journals while 90 are published in international journals. His services include Mitral Valve Repair, Permanent Pacemaker, Angioplasty, Catheter Ablation, Balloon Mitral Valvotomy, Arrhythmia Treatments, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
We have outlined here for you the many conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. D Vaidhyanathan:
It is important to resolve structural heart conditions in a patient and this can be achieved through interventional procedures. With world class equipments and the help of modern technology the doctor can deliver the best treatment to patients. The right solution to these conditions must be followed up with the quality post procedural care as a sign of a patient focused approach.
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. 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.
We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. D Vaidhyanathan::
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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Diagnostic and screening tests are prescribed or performed by interventional cardiologists to find the right solution for your heart condition. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. The doctors are also the go to specialist in case of cardiac emergencies such as a heart attack. Please make sure that you do not waste time or let your distress linger and consult the doctor when faced with pain or discomfort which indicates a heart condition.
Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:
It is important to get the tests done so that the doctor can decide upon the right treatment for you. The blood vessel and heart health become apparent after the test results come in.
A balanced lifestyle including a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking or drinking helps in keeping your heart healthy. Cardiovascular issues or structural defects in your heart can be treated with interventional cardiology techniques. Some heart conditions are treated by interventional cardiologists by non surgical procedures which are base d on using the catheter. In case the usual changes in your diet and lifetsyle do not help then you can visit this specialty of doctor.