Dr. Chakrapani B S

Dr Chakrapani B S is a consultant interventional cardiologist in Bangalore with 39 years of experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology, having performed over 6000 invasive cardiac procedures, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

Dr Chakrapani was among the first group of cardiologists in India to initiate primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction and is a recipient of the CSI Group Award for his exemplary contribution to cardiology.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Interventional Cardiology

Patients with coronary artery disease and acute cardiac conditions are assessed and managed by Dr Chakrapani B S with advanced catheter based interventional techniques:

• Coronary angiography and angioplasty
• Primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction
• Coronary stenting and percutaneous coronary intervention
• Complex coronary intervention
• Post intervention monitoring and care

Non-Invasive Cardiology

Patients requiring diagnostic cardiac evaluation are assessed with comprehensive non-invasive cardiology workup:

• Electrocardiography and Holter monitoring
• Echocardiography and cardiac imaging
• Stress testing and treadmill test evaluation
• Nuclear cardiology assessment
• Non-invasive risk stratification for cardiac disease

Heart Failure and Cardiac Emergency Management

Patients presenting with acute and chronic heart failure and cardiac emergencies are managed with structured critical cardiac care:

• Congestive heart failure assessment and management
• Acute cardiac emergency stabilisation
• ICCU monitoring and management
• Pre-hospital thrombolysis and emergency cardiac care
• Risk stratification and patient transfer planning

Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Management

Patients with cardiac rhythm disorders are evaluated and managed with targeted electrophysiological and device based interventions:

• Arrhythmia diagnosis and management
• Temporary pacemaker insertion
• Permanent pacemaker implantation
• Cardiac rhythm monitoring
• Atrial fibrillation evaluation and management

Valvular and Structural Heart Disease

Patients with valvular heart conditions and structural cardiac pathologies are assessed and managed with appropriate medical and interventional strategies:

• Valvular heart disease assessment and management
• Rheumatic heart disease evaluation
• Cardiac tumour evaluation
• Aortic dissection assessment
• Structural heart disease monitoring and care

Credentials and Qualifications

• BSc, Mysore University
• MBBS, Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (1987)
• DNB General Medicine, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1990), with Senior Residency in Cardiology at Nizam Institute of Cardiology, Hyderabad
• DM Cardiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai (1993)
• FCSI, Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India
• MNAMS, Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Nuclear Cardiology training, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 25782 (1987)

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

Previous Associations

• Nizam Institute of Cardiology, Hyderabad, Senior Resident
• Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Nuclear Cardiology

Awards and Recognition

• CSI Group Award for exemplary contribution to Cardiology
• Successfully led the ICCU on Wheels project in Karnataka in 2000, a joint initiative of Manipal Hospital, Tumkur, Manipal Heart Foundation, Bangalore, and Rotary Midtown Bangalore, providing pre-hospital thrombolysis, temporary pacemaker, ventilator, pulse oximetry, and tele-electrocardiology services to rural and semi-urban populations with a reported mortality rate of 1 percent
• Established the Cardiac Care Centre at Tumkur in 2000

Professional Memberships

• Cardiological Society of India, Life Member
• Association of Physicians of India, Life Member
• Indian Medical Association, Life Member
• National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

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