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Dr Karthigesan A M

Dr Karthigesan A M
20 Years of Experience
  • Consultant Department of Cardiology
  • Speciality :

  • Degrees :

    MBBS, MD, DNB [Gen], DNB [Card], FHRS,Fellowship in Electrophysiology, Certified Electrophysiology Specialist [IBHRE, USA], Certified Cardiac Device Specialist [IBHRE, USA]
  • Language :

    English, Hindi
  • Hospital :

    Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
  • City & Country:

    Chennai, India
  • Address :

    Apollo Hospitals 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai
  • 8801886655200
About Doctor

About Dr Karthigesan A M

  • Cardiologist with 20+ years of experience
  • Areas of expertise include Received awards from prestigious institutes such as FHRS- Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society awarded by Heart Rhythm Society, USA in recognition of advanced training and qualifications in the field of cardiac arrhythmia
  • Published many research papers in many renowned journals such as Article in national journals and paper presentation in national conferences.
  • Member of various prestigious institutions such as Heart Rhythm Society, USA, Indian Heart Rhythm Society[IHRS], Cardiology Society of India.

Dr Karthigesan A M's

Education

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MD

Work Experience

  • ​​​​​​​Arrhythmia [Varioations in Heart Beat/Pulse Rate] Evaluation
  • Electrophysiology study [EP Study] for Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Radio Frequency Catheter Ablation [RF Ablation]Procedures for PSVT’S and other complex arrhythmias
  • Advanced 3D Mapping[CARTO 3] & Smart touch Catheter for Complex Atrial And Ventricular Arrhythmia RF Ablation
  • Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation and Post Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Tachycardia’s
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention and Management
  • Syncope [loss of consciousness] Evaluation and Management
  • Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
  • AICD[Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator] Implantation and Follow-up 
  • Biventricular Pacemaker [CRT] Implantation For Refractory Heart Failure
  • Insertable& Injectable Loop Recorder Implantation for Unexplained Syncope
  • Pacemaker and Device Follow-Up and Trouble Shooting
  • Pacemaker and Device Explantation and Revision
  • Pacemaker Lead Extraction
  • Paediatric Pacemaker and Device Implantations
  • Pacemaker &Device Infection Management
  • Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
  •       INTERNATIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCES
  •        Electrophysiology Observerships at Mayo clinic, Rochester, USA, Massachusetts General Hospital,  Boston, USA and Brigham Women’s and      Children Hospital, Boston, USA.
  •       Fellowship in Complex Arrhythmia Ablation from Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai, China
  •       Certified in CRT and ICD Implantations from University Hospital ,Bangkok
  •       Certified in Leadless Pacemaker Insertion from Medtronic Hongkong.

Professional Memberships

  • ​​​​​​​Member of Heart Rhythm Society, USA
  • Member of Indian Heart Rhythm Society[IHRS]
  • Member of Cardiology Society of India

Awards And Achievements

  • ​​​​​​​FHRS- Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society awarded by Heart Rhythm Society in USA as recognition of advanced training and qualifications in the field of cardiac arrhythmia and Pacing

Research And Publications

  • ​​​​​​​Article in national journals and paper presentation in national conferences

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