Dr. Chaitra D

Dr Chaitra D is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, with 20 years of experience in coronary interventions, device closures, pacemaker implantation, and advanced cardiac diagnostics.

She completed an Observership Programme in Interventional Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic, USA, and received the first prize in the Indian Heart Journal AV Gandhi Award for Excellence in Cardiology in 2016, reflecting strong clinical and academic standing.

She consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Interventional Cardiology

Patients with coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions requiring catheter-based intervention are managed with advanced interventional cardiology techniques:

• Coronary angioplasty and stenting
• ASD and PDA device closure
• Pacemaker implantation
• Coronary angiography
• Catheterisation laboratory procedures

Ischemic Heart Disease

Patients with acute and chronic ischemic heart conditions are evaluated and managed with evidence-based medical and interventional strategies:

• Acute myocardial infarction management
• Stable and unstable angina
• Coronary artery disease assessment
• Risk stratification and secondary prevention
• Post-intervention cardiac care

Arrhythmia and Heart Failure

Patients with cardiac rhythm disorders and heart failure are assessed and managed with appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions:

• Arrhythmia evaluation and management
• Heart failure assessment and treatment
• Holter monitoring and interpretation
• Pacemaker implantation and follow-up
• Device-based cardiac therapy

Congenital Heart Disease

Patients with congenital cardiac defects including septal and ductal anomalies are managed with interventional and clinical cardiology approaches:

• Atrial septal defect assessment and closure
• Patent ductus arteriosus closure
• Congenital heart defect evaluation
• Paediatric cardiac assessment
• Structural heart disease management

Non-Invasive Cardiology and Diagnostics

Patients requiring comprehensive cardiac evaluation are assessed with a full range of non-invasive diagnostic modalities:

• Transthoracic echocardiography
• Transesophageal echocardiography
• Treadmill test (TMT)
• Holter monitoring
• Cardiac risk assessment

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2006)
• MD Paediatrics, Mysore Medical College
• DM Cardiology
• Observership in Interventional Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic, USA
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 74260 (2006)

Current Affiliations

• Consultant, Cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
• Consultant, Magna Centres for Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Kuvempu Nagar

Clinical Experience

• Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
• Consultant, Magna Centres for Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Kuvempu Nagar
• Faculty and Educator, Cardiology Residents and Cardiac Technologists, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research Centre, Bengaluru

Awards and Academic Contributions

• First Prize, Indian Heart Journal AV Gandhi Award for Excellence in Cardiology, 2016, for research on Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) in healthy Indian children
• Regular faculty member and educator for cardiology residents and cardiac care technologists, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research Centre
• Teaching faculty for clinical cardiology and interventional procedures including device closures, pacemaker insertions, and coronary interventions

Professional Memberships

• Indian College of Cardiology
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics

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