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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Y Vijayachandra Reddy

Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy treats a number of conditions such as the ones listed here for you:

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

A healthy and long life for a person with structural heart conditions can not happen without interventional procedures. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. A patient focused approach has driven doctors to find solutions such as these which must be followed with quality post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Y Vijayachandra Reddy

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

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

Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. 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 Y Vijayachandra Reddy

The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. The doctor is known for quick treatment timeframe as he/she is skillful and efficient.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Y Vijayachandra Reddy

We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy::

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

To open blocked arteries, interventional cardiologists commonly perform procedures such as stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy. In order to treat cardiac arrhythmia, defibrillators and pacemakers are inserted in the heart routinely by doctors.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MD

Past Experiences

  • Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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CERTIFICATIONS (3)

  • FACC
  • FCSI
  • British Commonwealth Scholar in Interventional Cardiology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • Tamilnadu Medical Council
  • Association of Physicians of India

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy have?
Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Chennai, India.
Does Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy have?
Dr. Y Vijayachandra Reddy is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 27 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. The numerous procedures performed by the interventional cardiologists ensure that the structural and cardiovascular heart issues are resolved. When faced with emergency cardiac conditions like heart attacks, the doctor can help manage it with their teams. You must consult the doctor at once if you are faced with a heart condition otherwise situation may deteriorate further.

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

We have outlined for you the several tests that are important before and during consultation with an Interventional Cardiologist:

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

The tests tie in with the treatment plan which can be decided upon basis your discussion with the doctor. The blood vessel and heart health become apparent after the test results come in.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

When you exercise regularly, eat healthy, do not smoke or drink and keep a balanced lifestyle it leads to a healthy heart. Structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues may still crop up and interventional cardiology techniques can be the solution. Non surgical catheter based procedures are applied by Interventional cardiologists to treat heart issues. Also, if your cardiologist feels that lifestyle and dietary changes will not help you they can redirect you to these doctors.