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Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal

Cardiologist ·
, Chennai, India

26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

Sanjiv Agarwal is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

BradycardiaCoronary Artery DiseaseAtherosclerosisCardiac ArrhythmiasAngina

About Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal

Conditions treated by Dr Sanjiv Agarwal

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal treats a number of conditions such as the ones listed here for you:

  • Bradycardia
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Angina
  • Tachycardia
  • Blocked Arteries

A healthy and long life for a person with structural heart conditions can not happen without interventional procedures. These conditions can be easily resolved with the help of modern technology and world class equipments to assist the doctor. Quality post procedural care is a sign of the patient focused approach by the doctors who ensure that such conditions find the right solution.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Sanjiv Agarwal

Here are the many signs and symptoms present in a patient with the structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases:

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

The most common symptoms seen in people with such heart conditions are chest pain and fatigue. 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. Kidney dysfunction is also the result of lingering structural heart issues in a patient.

Operating Hours of Dr Sanjiv Agarwal

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

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Sanjiv Agarwal

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

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

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. 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.

Qualification

  • MD
  • MBBS

Work Experiences

  • Director & HOD - Saroj Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
  • Head, Cardiology Department - Jaipur Golden Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant - Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant - Sri Balaji Medical Institute, New Delhi

Certifications (2)

  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Melbourne, Australia, 1994
  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Australia and Royal Victoria Hospital (UK) in 1994 and 1996.Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Australia and Royal Victoria Hospital (UK) in 1994 and 1996.

Memberships (1)

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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Procedures Performed

Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
Angioplasty
Arterial Switch Surgery
Ballon Valvuloplasty
Balloon mitral valvotomy
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac catheterization
CRT - D
CRT - P
Dual Chamber Pacemaker
EPS & RFA
Glenn procedure
Impella
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
LV restoration surgery
Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Chennai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 26 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

In order to decipher your heart condition, interventional cardiologists prescribe or perform various diagnostic and screening tests. In addition to this the interventional cardiologists performs a wide variety of procedures to treat your cardiovascular and structural heart conditions. When faced with emergency cardiac conditions like heart attacks, the doctor can help manage it with their teams. When faced with any symptoms or distressing situations related to your heart, this is the doctor you must approach.

Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

  • Cardiac Computed Tomography
  • Echocardiogram
  • Exercise Stress
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)

The tests so performed help the doctor in deciding upon the right course of action regards the treatment. 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. 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. Also, if your cardiologist feels that lifestyle and dietary changes will not help you they can redirect you to these doctors.

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