Renowned Cardiologist, Dr Praveen Chandra, Sets New Standards In Cardiac Care

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 6: Dr Praveen Chandra has established himself as a leading expert in the field of interventional cardiology. Dr. Chandra has carved a niche for himself in the medical community and his groundbreaking advancements and pioneering techniques have transformed the way cardiac interventions are conducted in the country.

As chairman of interventional cardiology at Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon, he is one of the foremost leaders in the medical community and spearheads innovative techniques and technologies in angioplasty procedures. His pursuit of excellence in interventional cardiology has redefined treatment options for patients.

Dr Chandra’s unmatched achievements have resulted in national and international recognition. He was conferred the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth highest civilian award, by the President in 2016 in recognition of his outstanding success and remarkable contributions to the field of medicine. He was also honoured with the prestigious Recognition Award for Success and Achievement in Angioplasty in India in 1998.

With a Fellowship of the Endovascular Intervention Society of India and the Asia-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology, Dr. Chandra’s expertise is highly regarded both nationally and internationally. His contribution extends beyond his clinical practice, as he has served as a distinguished faculty member in various international meetings. He has also demonstrated leadership by organising and directing the AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction) course in New Delhi for promoting sharing of knowledge and skill enhancement among his peers.

Dr Chandra said, “It has been my lifelong mission to push the boundaries of cardiac care and provide innovative treatments to patients. I am immensely grateful for the honours and recognitions over the years for my contributions to interventional cardiology. I remain committed to advancing the field and improving the lives of people with cardiac conditions and making a lasting impact on the healthcare industry.”

With approximately 100 articles, reviews, and abstracts in renowned national and international journals, Dr. Chandra's research has made a significant contribution to the advancement of medical knowledge in interventional cardiology. His impact on cardiac interventions is unparalleled in India. He successfully performed the first-ever Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation without surgery and the first-ever percutaneous mitral valve repair procedure. These breakthroughs hold immense significance as India has the highest number of valvular cases worldwide.

He has also pioneered the use of advanced technologies in cardiac interventions. He was the first to implement the angio jet thrombectomy device, which effectively removes blood clots, improving patient outcomes. He also initiated the percutaneous myocardial laser vascularisation programme in Asia, a groundbreaking technique for enhancing blood flow in the heart. He pioneered the use of FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) and bio-absorbable stents in India, revolutionising angioplasty procedures.

Dr. Chandra has expertise in percutaneous aortic valve replacement, percutaneous mitral valve replacement, percutaneous mitral clip implantation, percutaneous tricuspid valve replacement, abdominal aortic aneurysm, coronary angiography, angioplasty & stenting, balloon mitral valvuloplasty, and acute MI angioplasty.

He is affiliated with esteemed associations, including the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, the Endovascular Intervention Society of India, the Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology, and the Cardiology Society of India.