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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Susan George

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Susan George treats:

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

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 Susan George

Please see symptoms present in patients with non-coronary cardiovascular or structural diseases:

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

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. 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.

Operating Hours of Dr Susan George

The operating hours of the doctor are between 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Susan George

Dr. Susan George performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

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

Stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy are a long sought after solution provided by interventional cardiologists to patients having blocked arteries. Cardiac arrhythmia or when electrical impulses are functioning improperly can be treated with a procedure that inserts defibrillators and pacemakers in the heart.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • DNB (Cardiology)

Past Experiences

  • Consultant - Gleneagles Global Health City
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

  • Susan George, AL Salama, B Uthaman, G Cherian: Echocardiography in differentiating tuberculous from chronic idiopathic pericardial effusion: Heart 2004; 90:1338-1339
  • Mohammed Shukkur, Mustafa Ridha, Susan George: Primary stenting for traumatic coronary artery dissection from blunt chest trauma-A Case Report: Int.J.of Angiology 2004: 13:86-88:
  • E Raja Saravanan E, V Kirthivasan, N Madhu Sankar, G Balasubramaniam, S George Aneurysm of Sinus of Valvalva: uncommon presentation. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2011:19:422-426
  • Raja Saravanan Elumalai, Kirthivasan V, Madhu Sankar N, Vaidyanathan K, Balasubramani G, George S. Concomitant Aortoplasty with Septal myectomy for Supravalvar aortic stenosis in an adult: World J of Cardiovascular Surgery 2012

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Susan George have?
Dr. Susan George is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Chennai, India.
Does Dr. Susan George offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Susan George have?
Dr. Susan George is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 28 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

In order to decipher your heart condition, interventional cardiologists prescribe or perform various diagnostic and screening tests. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. When faced with emergency cardiac conditions like heart attacks, the doctor can help manage it with their teams. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Interventional Cardiologist?

Here is the list of tests required before and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

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

It is important to get the tests done so that the doctor can decide upon the right treatment for you. If you wish to know how healthy your heart and blood vessels are it makes sense to get them done.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

A balanced lifestyle including a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking or drinking helps in keeping your heart healthy. 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.