Dr. Ranjan Kachru

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Ranjan so currently working as a Senior Consultant-Cardiology at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj. With more than 35 years of experience, he is an expert in handling complex cases related to cardiac disorders. Dr. Ranjan completed his MBBS in 1982 from the University of Kashmir and from the same university, in 1989, he completed his MD in General Medicine. In 2002, he passed his DNB in cardiology. Dr. Ranjan is extensively experienced in implanting bi-ventricular pacemakers and implantable defibrillators.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Ranjan is an esteemed member of the Indian Medical Council and Delhi Medical Council. His area of services includes Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Patent Foramen Ovale, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, and Holter Monitoring. He is known for performing vascular surgeries such as balloon valvotomies, coronary angioplasties, congenital interventions, and peripheral angioplasties including both renal and carotid angioplasties. He has performed more than 5000 vascular surgeries with high success rates. His area of interest includes cardiac electrophysiology and radio-frequency ablations including complex ablations. He is a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI) and is a member of National Academy of Medical Sciences.

Conditions treated by Dr Ranjan Kachru

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Ranjan Kachru treats:

• End Stage Heart Failure
• Cardiac Failure
• Atherosclerosis
• Bradycardia
• Angina
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Tachycardia
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Blocked Arteries

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. 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 to look for before visiting Dr Ranjan Kachru

Signs and symptoms with patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases are as follows:

• High Blood Pressure
• Chest Pain
• Palpitations
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breathe

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. It is important for you to monitor your blood pressure regularly and incase it is high for long periods of time then it could be because of a structural issue. Kidney dysfunction is also the result of lingering structural heart issues in a patient.

Operating Hours of Dr Ranjan Kachru

The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Ranjan Kachru

We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. Ranjan Kachru::

• Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
• Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
• Angioplasty
• EPS & RFA
• Heart Transplant

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.