Dr. C V Rao

Dr C V Rao is a highly distinguished Interventional Cardiologist in Visakhapatnam with 41 years of expertise in complex coronary interventions, structural heart disease procedures, pacemaker implantation, valvuloplasty, and comprehensive interventional cardiology.

Dr C V Rao currently practises as Consultant at CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova, and CARE Hospital, Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam.

Dr Rao is among the first cardiologists in Andhra Pradesh to perform MICRA Leadless Pacemaker implantation and has performed the highest number of TAVR and peripheral angioplasties in the Visakhapatnam region, reflecting his pioneering contributions to interventional cardiology.

With over four decades of clinical expertise, he brings an unmatched depth of experience in managing complex coronary and structural cardiac conditions, supported by peer-reviewed research publications in nationally and internationally recognised cardiology journals.

Dr C V Rao consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Complex Coronary Interventions

Dr C V Rao performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and complex interventional coronary procedures:

• Complex coronary angioplasty and stenting
• Primary and high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions
• Peripheral angioplasty and vascular interventions

Structural Heart Disease Interventions

He specialises in catheter-based structural heart procedures for complex cardiac conditions:

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Balloon valvuloplasty for mitral and other valve conditions
• ASD device closure
• PDA device closure
• Pericardiocentesis

Cardiac Device Implantation

He is a pioneer in advanced cardiac rhythm management device implantation in the region:

• MICRA Leadless Pacemaker implantation
• Conventional permanent pacemaker implantation
• Cardiac device programming and follow-up

Heart Failure Management

Dr Rao provides comprehensive evidence-based management for heart failure and related cardiac conditions:

• Acute and chronic heart failure evaluation and management
• Haemodynamic assessment and optimisation
• Long-term cardiac care and risk factor management

Publications

• Rao CV, Padmanabhan TNC, Rao DS, Rajagopal P, Jaishankar S. Thrombolytic Therapy for Stuck Prosthetic Valves: Phenomenon of Delayed Opening. Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals. 1998;6(2):91–94.
• Nagaraja Kamalakar KV, Jaishankar S, Venkateswara Rao C, Seshagiri Rao D, Peddeswara Rao P, Kapardhi PL, Rajagopal P. Free-Floating Ball Thrombus in Left Atrium. Echocardiography. 1998 May;15(4):377–380.
• Sarath Babu D, Ranganayakulu KP, Rajasekhar D, Vanajakshamma V, Pramod Kumar T. Assessment of Mitral Valve Commissural Morphology by Transoesophageal Echocardiography Predicts Outcome after Balloon Mitral Valvotomy. Indian Heart Journal. 2013 May–Jun;65(3):269–75.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, Andhra University (1985)
• MD General Medicine, Andhra Medical College, University of Health Sciences, Visakhapatnam (1991)
• DM Cardiology

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr C V Rao currently consults at:

• CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova, Visakhapatnam – Consultant
• CARE Hospital, Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam – Consultant

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