Dr. Vinayagapandian Sakthivel

Qualification and Experience

With more than 11 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sakthivel is currently associated with Manipal hospitals as Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Sciences. He completed his MBBS in 2007 from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Later on, he did his Post-graduate DNB in General Medicine in 2012 and after that, he passed his Superspeciality DNB in Cardiology in 2016. Dr. Sakthivel passed his Superspeciality DNB in his first attempt. He has also been associated with Amey Multispeciality Clinic in Kalyan East, Thane.

Contribution to Medical Science

In the short span in his career, Dr. Sakthivel has emerged as a proficient cardiologist. His research articles have been published in various journals. He has also attended and presented a case at ECHO National meet in 2015. His area of expertise includes Primary Angioplasties in STEMI, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Complex Angioplasties, Interventional Cardiology, and Heart Failure. He has also attended various national conferences.

Conditions treated by Dr Vinayagapandian Sakthivel

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Vinayagapandian Sakthivel treats:

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

Interventional procedures are required for people with structural heart conditions so that they can live a healthy life. 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 Vinayagapandian Sakthivel

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

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

Fatigue and chest pain are a sign that the person needs immediate solution to their heart condition. 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. Kidneys start getting affected because of structural heart issues and kidney dysfunction could also happen.

Operating Hours of Dr Vinayagapandian Sakthivel

Six days a week, 10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor. The doctor is known for quick treatment timeframe as he/she is skillful and efficient.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Vinayagapandian Sakthivel

The popular interventional cardiology procedures performed by Dr. Vinayagapandian Sakthivel are as follows:

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

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.