Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) or heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. At some point in our life, we may all be touched by heart diseases. A family member or a relative or a friend or someone we know or ourselves. At BMH Heart Clinic, we provide a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac care services for various types of heart ailments among children and adults. This Centre of Excellence at our tertiary referral centre in BMH is open for local, domestic and international patients from all walks of life. Our aim is to improve the quality of life and survival for patients suffering from heart ailments and reduce the number of re-hospitalisation through our multidisciplinary team-based approach. The specialist team comprises Cardiologists, Anaesthesiologists, Radiologists, Nurse Clinicians, Physiotherapists, Clinical Nutritionists, and Pharmacists
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. Rajiv Verghese
Head, Department of Cardiology & Senior Consultant
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Dr. S Abdul Khadar
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Rajiv Verghese
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FSCAI, FACC, FAPSIC
Head, Department of Cardiology & Senior Consultant
Dr. Rajiv Verghese is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience in the field of adult cardiology. He has successfully performed a vast number of coronary interventions, including complex angioplasties and pacemaker implantations.
His core expertise lies in Primary Coronary Angioplasty, Critical Care Cardiology, and Clinical Cardiology. He is highly regarded for his proficiency in managing acute cardiac emergencies and for providing evidence-based, patient-centric cardiac care.
As the Head of the Cardiology Department at [Hospital Name], Dr. Verghese leads a team of specialists committed to delivering advanced and compassionate cardiovascular care. He is a Fellow of several prestigious cardiology associations, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and excellence in cardiology practice.
Area of Expertise
- Adult Cardiology
- Coronary Interventions (specifically Primary Angioplasty)
Qualification
- MBBS
- MD (General Medicine)
- DM (Cardiology)
- FSCAI
- FACC
- FAPSIC
Work Experience
- Chief Cardiologist & Senior Consultant – St. Joseph's Hospital, Manjummel, Kerala
- Chief Cardiologist & CEO – AJ Heart Care Centre, Maj Hospital Edapally, Kochi
Research & Publications
- Clinical Study of Ventricular Septal Rupture Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Correlation of Conventional Coronary Angiography with Computed Tomography Coronary Imaging in Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease
- Cardiovascular Reflexes in Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
- Endocardial Edge Detection by Fuzzy Inference Systems
Membership
- Fellowship of American College of Cardiology
- Fellowship of Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
- Fellowship of Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology
- Member, Royal College of Physicians Glasgow
Awards
- Consistent Good Performance Award
Papers Presented
- Diagnostic Approach to Acute Coronary Syndrome, CSI 2005
- Multiple Splenic Abscess Complicating Infective Endocarditis, APICON 2010
Dr. Rajiv Verghese
Head, Department of Cardiology & Senior Consultant
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. Rajiv VergheseHead, Department of Cardiology & Senior ConsultantDr. Rajiv Verghese is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience in the field of adult cardiology. He has successfully performed a vast number of coronary interventions, including complex angioplasties and pacemaker implantations. His core expertise lies in Primary Coronary Angioplasty, Critical Care Cardiology, and Clinical Cardiology. He is highly regarded for his proficiency in managing acute cardiac emergencies and for providing evidence-based, patient-centric cardiac care. As the Head of the Cardiology Department at [Hospital Name], Dr. Verghese leads a team of specialists committed to delivering advanced and compassionate cardiovascular care. He is a Fellow of several prestigious cardiology associations, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and excellence in cardiology practice. Area of Expertise
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Dr. S Abdul KhadarSenior Consultant
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Major Conditions Handled
- Heart Failure (Coronary Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure)
- Rheumatic Heart Diseases
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Key Procedures Done
- Coronary Angiography (Angiogram)
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
Specialised Services
- 24×7 Chest Pain Unit – Golden Hour Care Team
- Good Heart Mission – Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit
- Healthy Rhythms – Arrhythmia Management Unit
- Heart Wellness – Cardiac Evaluation & Dietician Camps
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Ultra-modern Cathlab
- 24×7 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac MRI and CT/CAT Scan
- 24×7 Full-Fledged Laboratory and Blood Bank