Overview
Since the past 40 years. Dr. S Radhakrishnan has been offering exemplary care in the field of Cardiology. He is presently the Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Adult congenital heart disease at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. He excels in all aspects of the medical field, however, be has pioneered interventional cardiology in India. Dr. S Radhakrishnan was an instrumental in conducting the first Balloon Dilation of the Atrial Septum and Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty at AllMS, New Delhi. He is also recognized for performing more than 3000 cardiac catheterizations He has also executed over 5000 echocardiography cases.
Doctor's Talk
With the advancement in imaging technology, diagnosis of congenital heart disease has become easier and more precise.
Dr Radhakrishnan S, Head, Department of Paediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Diseases shares insights on the same.
Technology helps to pick up congenital heart disease much more easily and early. In the West, 95 to 97 percent of patients or children with congenital heart disease are diagnosed during fetal life. In India, the figure is abysmal; not even 1% or 2% are actually diagnosed during fetal life. Dr. Radhakrishnan S., Professor and Head, Paediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, tells about the challenges associated with congenital heart defects in the country and advancements in treating the disease.
Specialisation and Expertise
Device closures of heart defect
Balloon dilatation of valves and arteries
Stenting of arteries and veins
Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement
Medical Qualification
MBBS
MD (Medicine)
DM ( Cardiology)
Languages Known
English
Hindi
Tamil
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