Interventional Cardiologist
Fortis Hospital , Mohali, India42 Years of experience
Speaks: English
With more than 41 years of experience, and with more than 15000 surgical interventions in the field of cardiology, Dr. G.S Kalra is an extensively experienced cardiologist. Presently, Dr. Kalra is the Director, cardiology at Fortis Hospital Mohali. He completed his MBBS in the year 1978 from University of Delhi. At the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, he obtained his MD in medicine in 1982 and DM in cardiology in 1985. Dr. Kalra was also associated with the GB Pant hospital as a Cardiology Professor.
Dr. Kalra has also obtained a Fellowship from the University of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. During his career, he has done more than 40000 surgical interventions related to cardiology. He is an expert in managing the complex cases of angioplasties with great ease and performed more than 15000 coronary angioplasties. He is the innovator of several closure devices using in cardiac surgery. Dr. Kalra has equal expertise in pediatric cardiological surgeries. Dr. Kalra has under his credit, more than 200 research paper publications in various indexed journals. Dr. Kalra is the convener of the Cardiac Registry of India.
Dr. G S Kalra treats a number of conditions such as the ones listed here for you:
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.
Signs and symptoms with patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases are as follows:
Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. A structural heart issue can lead to high blood pressure for prolonged periods of time. Structural heart issues can start putting stress on your kidneys and kidney dysfunction is a possibility.
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.`
Here is the list of the popular procedures that Dr. G S Kalra performs::
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. The procedure to insert defibrillators and pacemakers to correct abnormal heart rhythms is also regularly performed.
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Diagnostic and screening tests are prescribed or performed by interventional cardiologists to find the right solution for your heart condition. 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. Any distress or discomfort which indicates a heart condition must be dealt with immediately by consulting the doctor.
Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for 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.
Eating well, exercising regularly and a balanced lifestyle, no smoking or drinking ensures a healthy heart. Interventional cardiology techniques can help resolve the structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues if any. Non surgical catheter based procedures are applied by Interventional cardiologists to treat heart issues. 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.