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27+ years of experience · 3,000+ surgeries
About Dr. K Jayanthi
- Dr. K Jayanthi is a well-known Cardiologist with 35+ years of experience.
- She holds expertise in Cardiac interventions including Pacemaker implantation and Valve interventions.
- She pursued MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 1985 followed by MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College and DNB in Cardiology in 1996.
- She has written over 40 articles published in national journals.
- She is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Cardiological Society of India (CSI).
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MBBS, Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai(1986)- MD, General Medicine - Madras Medical College, Chennai(1991)
- DNB, Cardiology - National Board Of Examination(1996)
Papers Published
- Profile and outcomes of prosthetic Valve endocarditis at a tertiary care hospital
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- Tenecteplase in STEMI: Indian Experience
- Left Ventricular Noncompaction – Single Centre Experience
- Incidence of renal artery stenosis in patients undergoing coronary angiography
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FAQ's About Dr. K Jayanthi
Where does Dr. K Jayanthi practice?
Dr. K Jayanthi practices at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
What is the specialty of Dr. K Jayanthi?
Dr. K Jayanthi specialty is Cardiac Surgeon
What is the experience of Dr. K Jayanthi?
Dr. K Jayanthi is Cardiac Surgeon with 38 years of experience.
How experienced is Dr. K Jayanthi as a cardiologist in Chennai?
Dr. K Jayanthi is a senior cardiologist in Chennai with over 35 years of experience. She holds a DNB in cardiology, has written over 40 journal articles and performs pacemaker and valve interventions.
When is a pacemaker needed?
A pacemaker may be advised when the heart beats too slowly or pauses, causing dizziness, fainting or tiredness. Dr. Jayanthi performs pacemaker implantation after ECG and rhythm monitoring.
What are heart valve interventions?
Valve interventions treat narrowed or leaking heart valves through catheters, such as balloon valvuloplasty, avoiding open-heart surgery in suitable patients. Dr. Jayanthi performs valve interventions.
What is left ventricular non-compaction?
It is an uncommon heart muscle condition where the wall of the main pumping chamber develops a spongy texture, which can affect pumping. Dr. Jayanthi has published on this condition.
What is clot-dissolving treatment for a heart attack?
When angioplasty is not quickly available, clot-dissolving medicines such as tenecteplase can reopen a blocked artery in some heart attacks. Dr. Jayanthi has published on its use in India.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring ECGs, echocardiogram and stress test reports, any angiogram disc and report, recent blood tests and a list of your current medicines, including blood thinners.
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