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About Dr. B R Jagannath

Conditions Treated by Dr B R Jagannath

Children can have many kinds of cardio thoracic vascular conditions which are treated by Dr. B R Jagannath and we have outlined some of them here for your convenience.

  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Tetralogy of Fallot

Congenital cardio thoracic vascular defects are the most common among children which essentially means they are born with these conditions. When you realise that your child has a CTV condition you check with your primary care pediatrician who will refer you to pediatric CTVS surgeon with whom they work closely with. We bring to you the reasons because of which pediatric CTV ailments are caused:

  1. Genetics
  2. Unhealthy lifestyle
  3. Smoking and alcohol consumption by mother during pregnancy
  4. Viral infection during the first trimester of pregnancy

Signs and Symptoms to check before visiting Dr B R Jagannath

There are many signs and symptoms of congenital CTV disease in children such as:

  • Pale skin
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)
  • Fatigue
  • Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis)
  • Poor growth

Your child can have a CTV condition if he/she has shortness of breath and fatigue quite often and even less exertion wears them out. Heart palpitations and chest pains are also common symptoms that a child may have in case they have a CTV condition. It is in the interest of the patient's health that you act quickly when you see the symptoms of any kind of CTV defect or condition in your child.

Operating Hours of Dr. B R Jagannath

The doctor operates from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Best results are ensured owing to the skill and efficiency with which the pediatric CTVS surgeries are performed.

Popular procedures which are performed by Dr B R Jagannath

Pediatric CTVS involves many kinds of popular procedures such as:

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
  • Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (DSE)
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Chest X-Ray
  • Physical Exam
  • Blood Count
  • Heart Catheterization (Heart Cath)
  • Echocardiogram (ECHO)
  • Holter Monitor
  • Exercise (Stress) Test
  • Fetal Echocardiogram

A high degree of precision is needed for pediatric CTVS procedures as they are extremely critical and crucial. The best practices in pediatric CTVS should be applied with a focus on patient centric approach. It is essential for your child to go through a complete rehabilitation process post their pediatric CTVS procedure.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • DNB

Work Experiences

  • House officer in dept of Cardiac Surgery - Railway Hospital with Dr. K.M. Chennai after completion of M.B.B.S.
  • HOD - Railway Hospital
  • 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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PROCEDURES

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. B R Jagannath have?
Dr. B R Jagannath is a specialized Pediatric CTVS and is one of the most sought after doctors in Hyderabad, India.
Does Dr. B R Jagannath offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. B R Jagannath have?
Dr. B R Jagannath is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 38 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Pediatric CTVS

What does a Pediatric CTVS do?

A doctor who is responsible for diagnosing and treating Cardiothoracic Vascular conditions in children is a pediatric CTVS surgeon. Among the various healthcare specialties that we know of, pediatric CTVS has had more recent origins with more refined techniques being performed lately. The life and death scenarios that most of the pediatric CTVS procedures entail is also a factor in how the technologies and techniques have developed in this specialty. Doctors such as cardiologists, pediatricians, intensive care personnel and technicians etc. have a wonderful relationship with pediatric CTVS.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS?

We bring to you the names of the tests to be done before and during consultation with pediatric CTVS:

  1. Echocardiography
  2. Electrocardiogram
  3. Chest X-ray
  4. Stress test
  5. Holter monitor

The whole process of pediatric CTVS procedures is more streamlined with minimum risk and maximum success rate if tests are simultaneously done before and during the consultation. The decisions being taken by the doctor in relation to the procedure are also dependent on the tests and this links them intricately to the treatment and its outcomes.e. The diagnostic tests, physical exam and the medical history are a constituent of the treatment process defined by the pediatric CTVS.

When should you go to see a Pediatric CTVS?

It is important for you to visit pediatric CTVS if your child has conditions related to organs of thoracic cavity or heart, lungs, pleural or mediastinal structures. Please do not let the health condition linger in your child and seek treatment immediately or the situation could worsen. The treatment process for every patient will be different as even though these procedures are usually extremely crucial still every case is different. Extensive research based upgradations have happened in this field of surgery which has given impetus to the various life enabling procedures which it entails.

Reviewer

Dr. Vijita Jayan
Dr. Vijita Jayan

BPT, MPT (Neuro)

18 Years of Experience

With over 18 years of distinguished clinical experience, Dr. Vijita Jayan is a highly accomplished Clinical Director and Rehabilitation Specialist, renowned for her expertise in neuro-rehabilitation, functional recovery, and mobility-dependent case management. Her extensive practical knowledge enables her to design and implement individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation protocols that consistently yield measurable patient outcomes. A prolific researcher and academic writer, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and research papers, significantly advancing the field of rehabilitative medicine. The recipient of multiple prestigious accolades, Dr. Jayan is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, continually shaping neuro-rehabilitative care through research, innovation, and clinical excellence. View More

Last Reviewed - January 2026

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Dr. Shagufta Parveen
Dr. Shagufta Parveen

Doctor of Pharmacy

3 Years of Experience

Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.

During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.

Her work focuses on simplifying complex medical concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy, helping readers better understand healthcare advancements and treatment options.

In addition to her writing expertise, she is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications.

Her research work is accessible through the following links:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lMVK1eIAAAAJ&hl=en

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