Cardiologist ·
The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology , Chennai, India
18 Years of experience ·
A well respected figure and one of the most well respected Cardiologist in Chennai, India, Dr. Vignesh Thanikgaivasan has had several decades of domain specific experience under his belt. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the doctor is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 18 years of experience. Some of the most common conditions the surgeon deals with are Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Bradycardia, Blocked Arteries, Tachycardia
Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Vignesh Thanikgaivasan treats:
It is important to resolve structural heart conditions in a patient and this can be achieved through interventional procedures. Modern technology and world class equipments help the doctor ensure that the right treatment is provided to patients with these issues. It is essential that when procedures are performed on patients with these conditions, they are followed up with best of post procedural care.
Signs and symptoms with patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases are as follows:
Fatigue and chest pain are a sign that the person needs immediate solution to their heart condition. 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 skill and efficiency shown by the interventional cardiologist has been seen time and again and the patient reviews make it clear.
We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. Vignesh Thanikgaivasan::
Stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy are a long sought after solution provided by interventional cardiologists to patients having blocked arteries. The procedure to insert defibrillators and pacemakers to correct abnormal heart rhythms is also regularly performed.
Book a secure video consultation for expert Heart Specialist care.
No. Dr Viginesh Thanikgaivasan does not offer telemedicine via MediGence.
Dr Viginesh Thanikgaivasan is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 18 years of experience.
The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. 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. Any distress or discomfort which indicates a heart condition must be dealt with immediately by consulting the doctor.
We have outlined for you the several tests that are important before and during consultation with an Interventional Cardiologist:
The tests so performed help the doctor in deciding upon the right course of action regards the treatment. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.
In order to keep your heart healthy, you must exercise, eat well and keep a balanced lifestyle. 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. In case the usual changes in your diet and lifetsyle do not help then you can visit this specialty of doctor.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
Have your reports reviewed by independent oncology experts to help you make a confident treatment decision, all online within 48 hours