Dr. Nirmal Shah

Dr Nirmal Shah is an Interventional Cardiologist in Ahmedabad with 13 years of clinical experience.

He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Hospital in Ellisbridge and CardiNova Heart Care in Naranpura Cross Road. His clinical focus is the diagnosis and catheter-based treatment of coronary artery disease, structural heart defects, and arrhythmias.

He maintains a high interventional volume, having performed over 5,000 angiographies and 1,000 coronary and peripheral angioplasties, alongside numerous cardiac device implantations.

Dr Shah is actively involved in cardiovascular research, specifically focusing on acute cardiac events in younger populations. He co-authored the 2025 ETUDES Study, published in the Journal of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology, which elucidated the clinical outcomes of very young Asian Indians (under 30 years old) presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarctions.

In his clinical practice, he routinely performs primary angioplasties for acute myocardial infarctions and manages highly complex coronary blockages utilizing advanced modalities like Rotational Atherectomy (ROTA) and Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL).

He is also highly proficient in advanced cardiac imaging, including Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and intravascular modalities like IVUS and OCT.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Nirmal Shah provides comprehensive interventional and diagnostic care for acute ischemic heart disease and complex structural cardiac conditions.

Complex Coronary Interventions

Dr Shah utilizes advanced catheter-based techniques and intravascular imaging to treat severely calcified or complex blockages:

• Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Advanced Coronary Imaging (IVUS and OCT)
• Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) Assessment
• Calcified Lesion Management (ROTA and IVL)
• Peripheral Angiography and Angioplasty

Cardiac Electrophysiology and Devices

He performs device implantations to correct life-threatening arrhythmias and heart failure:

• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) Devices

Advanced Cardiac Imaging

He utilizes comprehensive echocardiography to diagnose structural defects and guide complex interventions:

• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal 2D ECHO
• Structural Heart Interventions

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Gujarat University (2013)
• DNB in Internal Medicine — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2018)
• DM in Cardiology — Gujarat University (2023)

Professional Experience

Dr Nirmal Shah currently practises at the following facilities:

• Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, HCG Hospital in Ellisbridge
• Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, CardiNova Heart Care in Naranpura Cross Road

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