Cardiology In Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Heart, the vital muscular organ in the human body is what defines our overall wellbeing. If you are heart healthy, it means your body’s physiology is functioning at its optimal level, aiding other organs, and is in fact striking a perfect balance between the physical and mental wellbeing too.
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Heart is not just an organ that pumps oxygen rich blood through the body but is also undeniably an epicentre of your emotions, which often defines your mood, temperament and bears the brunt of stress. Unfortunately, many young lives are succumbing to heart-related ailments owing to various factors and it means that this crucial organ needs that extra special care and attention, in these fast-paced lives.
Cardiology, a major branch in the study of medicine deals with the diagnosis and prevention of various cardiac conditions. Precise diagnosis backed by the expert doctors; state-of-the-art facilities play an imperative role in saving a life – as each second counts. The Department of Cardiology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Care functions as a Centre of Excellence in Cardiac Sciences is one such incredible health facility backed by internationally acclaimed cardiologists, super trained support staff offering best practices in non-invasive and interventional procedures, along with round-the-clock comprehensive emergency services.
We believe that the medical needs of every patient are different and would require tailor-made treatment plans for a complete recovery. The ‘Heart Team Approach’ followed by our experts ensures collective decision by the team for an overall care.
The Department of Cardiology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Care offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive both for diagnostics and intervention purposes. Read on to know more about our services.
Dr. Balamurali Srinivasan
Specialist: Cardiology
Experience: 13+years of experience
Hospital: Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai
About Doctor:
- Dr. Balamurali Srinivasan is a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon, based in Chennai having 13+ years of experience.
- His expertise lies in Surgery of Thoracic Aorta, Heart Valve preservation surgery, Total arterial revascularization in CABG, Thoracic surgery including VATS, Minimally invasive heart surgery, Valve replacement, AD, VSD, Pacemaker, Myocardial Infarction, etc.
- Dr. Srinivasan has worked with some of the reputed institutions of India such as Manipal Hospitals, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Madras Medical Mission, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, etc. He did his Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aortic Surgery, and Thoracic surgery in various teaching hospitals of repute in Australia and New Zealand.Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME’s, worldwide conferences to talk about different types of Cardiac Surgeries.
Dr. V. Narendra Kumar
Specialist: Cardiac Surgeon
Experience: 12+years of experience
Hospital: Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai
About Doctor:
- Dr. V. Narendra Kumar is an Interventional and Pediatric Cardiologist, based in Chennai having an experience of 12+ years.
- His expertise lies in Heart Failure, Transplant Cardiology, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, ICD, CRT, Coronary imaging using IVUS, OCT, and FFR, IABP, and TPI, Endomyocardial Biopsy, Pediatric, and Neonatal Echocardiography, Stress Echo, Adult, and Pediatric Right Heart cath studies, etc.
- Dr. Kumar has operated more than 8000+ coronary angiograms, 700+ plus angioplasties, 300+ primary Angioplasties in Acute Heart Attack patients, and has completed his MBBS from Chengalpattu Medical College and MD from Thanjavur Medical College. Later, he did his DM Cardiology from the prestigious Madras Medical College.Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME’s, worldwide conferences to talk about Heart Failure.
Dr. Jagan
Specialist: Cardiology
Experience: 14+ years of experience
Hospital: Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
About Doctor:
- Dr. Jagan is a Cardiologist, based in Chennai having 14+ years of experience.
- His expertise lies in Coronary angioplasty, Stent implantation, Thrombolytic therapy, Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), Artificial pacemaker surgery, Defibrillation, Heart valve surgery, AD, VSD, Pacemaker, etc.
- Dr. Jagan is a member of the Cardiological Society of India, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, the Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists and he has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Specialist: Cardiac Surgeon
Experience: 10+ years of experience
Hospital: Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Center, Chennai
About Doctor:
- Dr. Ashok Kumar is a Pediatric Cardiologist, based in Chennai with 10+ years of experience.
- His expertise lies in Chronic total occlusion, bifurcation PTCA, Peripheral angioplasty, Aortoplasty, ASD, VSD, PDA Device closure, Percutaneous Mitral Commissurotomy, Myocardial Infarction, Pacemaker, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart conditions, Imaging coronaries, IABP, TPI, Pediatric Cath echocardiography, etc.
- Dr. Kumar has operated more than 600+ angioplasties, 3000+ coronary angiograms, 50 ASD PDA device closure, 50 PBMV, 20 PPI procedures each, and received the youngest recipient of the Vaidya Ratna award by Telangana Govt.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Arigondam
Specialist: Interventional Cardiologist
Experience: 8+ years of experience
Hospital: Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
About Doctor:
- Senior Consultant – Department of Cardiology
- Dr. A. Ashok Kumar is a senior Interventional Cardiologist with experience of 8 yrs in Cardiology.
- He has performed more than 5000 Cardiac Interventional procedures.