Dr. Rockey Katheria

Dr Rockey Katheria is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Varthur Road, Bangalore with 14 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

He secured Second Rank in the DM Cardiology entrance examination, is ESC Heart Failure Certified, and has independently performed over 100 angioplasties as primary operator, with clinical expertise spanning complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, cardiac rhythm management, and advanced heart failure management.

Area of Expertise

Dr Katheria's clinical practice spans interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, peripheral and vascular interventions, cardiac device implantation, heart failure management, and advanced cardiac imaging.

Coronary and Endovascular Interventions

Complex coronary conditions including CTO, LMCA, and graft disease are managed with imaging-guided and physiology-based interventional techniques.

• Coronary artery disease including stable and unstable presentations
• Chronic total occlusion
• Left main coronary artery disease
• Graft disease and post-CABG coronary conditions
• Acute myocardial infarction

Procedures:

• Complex Coronary Angioplasty (Transradial and Transfemoral approaches)
• LMCA Stenting
• CTO Angioplasty
• Graft Angioplasty
• IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound)
• FFR and IFR (Fractional Flow Reserve and Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio)
• Cardiac Catheterisation Study
• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)

Structural Heart Disease

Congenital and valvular structural cardiac conditions are managed with catheter-based device and interventional approaches.

• Atrial septal defect (ASD)
• Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Valvular heart disease requiring balloon intervention

Procedures:

• Device Closure of ASD, VSD, and PDA
• Balloon Valvuloplasty
• Aortic Interventions
• IVC Filter Placement

Cardiac Device Implantation

Arrhythmias and cardiac failure are managed with appropriate device-based interventions.

• Bradyarrhythmias requiring pacing
• Ventricular arrhythmias requiring defibrillation therapy
• Heart failure requiring resynchronisation

Procedures:

• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) Placement
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)

Peripheral and Vascular Interventions

Peripheral arterial and venous conditions are managed with catheter-based endovascular approaches.

• Peripheral arterial disease
• Carotid artery stenosis
• Renal artery stenosis
• Venous conditions requiring IVC filter

Procedures:

• Peripheral Angioplasty
• Carotid Angioplasty
• Renal Angioplasty

Heart Failure and Cardiac Imaging

Acute and chronic heart failure is managed with structured evidence-based protocols, supported by ESC Heart Failure certification and contribution to the National Heart Failure Registry (ICMR).

• Acute and chronic heart failure
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Cardiac dysfunction requiring imaging-guided management

ProceduresP

• 2D and 3D Echocardiography
• Structured heart failure assessment and management

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Current)
• Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore (Associate Consultant Cardiologist)
• Apollo Clinic, Mahadevapura, Bangalore (Consultant)
• Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore (DM Cardiology training)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and RC, Whitefield (2012)
• MD Internal Medicine, JNMC, KLE University, Belgaum (2016)
• DM Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (2019) — Second Rank in DM Cardiology Entrance Examination
• ESC Heart Failure Certification, European Society of Cardiology

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 94738 (Registered 2012)

Professional Memberships

• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• European Society of Cardiology
• National Heart Failure Registry in India (ICMR)

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards and Recognition

• Second Rank, DM Cardiology Entrance Examination

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• "Serum Uric Acid Level in Acute MI as a Prognostic Indicator" — Indian Heart Journal, 69(S2): S26
• "Significance of Recovery ST-Segment Depression in the Exercise Stress Test" — Indian Heart Journal (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2021.10.001
• "An Unusual Association of Unicuspid Aortic Valve" — Journal of Indian Academy of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging (2020); 4: 209-12
• "Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase: A Novel Biomarker for Predicting Coronary Artery Disease" — Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery (2020); 6(1): 29-32
• "A Rare Coronary Anomaly: LAD Continuing as PDA" — Indian Heart Journal, 70: S126-S127
• "Association of SIRT1 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms with Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Indian Population"

Conference Contributions

• Multiple paper presentations at state and national cardiology conferences

Media Contributions

Dr Katheria is a regularly featured cardiology expert across national publications including Deccan Herald, The Indian Express, Business World, The New Indian Express, Happiest Health, and DT Next, on topics spanning heart attack prevention, heart failure, calcium score testing, and cardiac risk factors.

Why Consult Dr Rockey Katheria

Dr Katheria brings a Second Rank DM Cardiology distinction from Sri Jayadeva Institute, ESC Heart Failure Certification, over 100 primary operator angioplasties, and published research spanning myocardial infarction biomarkers, novel cardiac biomarkers, and genetic associations in dilated cardiomyopathy within an active interventional cardiology practice in Varthur Road, Bangalore.

His contribution to the National Heart Failure Registry and consistent national media presence on cardiovascular health reflect academic and public health engagement that extends well beyond routine clinical practice. He consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

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