Dr Darshan Krishnappa

Dr. Darshan Krishnappa is an accomplished Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. He is recognised for his technical expertise, advanced electrophysiological skills, and compassionate patient care.

He holds an MBBS and MD from AIIMS, DM from PGIMER, and a Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology from the University of Minnesota, USA. His expertise includes Heart Rhythm Device Therapy, Resynchronisation Therapy, Lead Extraction, and Arrhythmia Management.

Dr. Krishnappa is associated with reputed organisations such as the Indian Heart Rhythm Society, Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology, and European Heart Rhythm Association. Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, he is known for his patient-focused approach and ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
  
• MD (Internal Medicine): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
  
• DM (Cardiology): Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
  
• Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology: University of Minnesota, USA
  

Professional Experience:

• Consultant - Cardiac Electrophysiology: Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
  

Professional Memberships:

• Heart Rhythm Society
  
• American College of Cardiology
  
• European Heart Rhythm Association
  
• Indian Heart Rhythm Society

Publications:

• Life's Simple 7 Cardiovascular Health Score and Premature Atrial Contractions: The ARIC Study – Int J Cardiol, 2021
  
• Association of Longitudinal Changes in Cardiac Biomarkers with Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias – Am J Cardiol, 2021
  
• Mast Cell Activation Disorder and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Clinical Association – J Am Heart Assoc, 2021
  
• Role of N-terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide in STEMI with Cardiogenic Shock – Indian Heart Journal, 2020
  
• Hyperlocal Postcode-Based Crowdsourced Surveillance Systems in COVID-19 Response – Front Public Health, 2020
  
• QTc Dispersion as a Marker for Epicardial Ablation in Ventricular Tachycardia – Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 2020
  
• Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: Role of Sub-Clinical Isolated Cardiac Amyloidosis – Scientific Reports (Nature), 2019
  
• Incidence and Predictors of Super-Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy – Indian Heart Journal, 2019
  
• Impact of Tuberculosis on Glycaemic Status – Indian J Med Res, 2019
  
• Cardiac Mucormycosis: A Case Report – Eur Heart J Case Rep, 2019
  

Articles:

• Faint on Standing from Sitting or Lying Down? Know about Postural Hypotension – Dr. Darshan Krishnappa, Consultant – Cardiac Electrophysiology, Manipal Hospitals