Dr. K. P. Suresh Kumar is a veteran interventional cardiologist with over three decades of experience. A gold medalist and DM graduate from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (1993), he has performed thousands of complex cardiac procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, pacemaker implantations, and valvuloplasties. He is recognized for his leadership in radial artery interventions and compassionate patient care, and he continues to mentor future cardiologists while guiding departmental advancements.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Calicut Medical College (1985)
- MD (General Medicine) – Calicut Medical College (1989)
- DM (Cardiology) – Christian Medical College, Vellore (1993)
- Fellowships: FACC, FESC, FSCAI
Professional Memberships:
- Life Member of the Cardiological Society of India.
- Life Member of the Indian Medical Association.
Articles:
- 10 steps to eat your way to a healthy heart
- After a heart attack – What happens now?
- Congenital Heart Disease in Babies and Children
- Heart Failure – Cause, Symptoms, Types and Stage
- Heart Transplantation: Questions you always wanted to ask
- Non-Invasive imaging methods to treat Heart Blockages
- Know About Cardiac Arrhythmia – Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Burn Basics for Your Benefit
- Doctor, what is an angiogram and why have I been asked to have one done?
- The story of Baby NS
- Revolution in Mitral Valve Surgery
- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Interview with Dr. Amal Louis
- Interventional Cardiology at Kauvery Hospital – ASD and PDA Closure
- Understanding Cardiomyopathy
- Catheter Procedure for Babies: A Novel Method of Closing Holes in the Heart without Surgery
Video Highlights:
- Heart Transplantation: Questions You Always Wanted to Ask – Explains transplantation-related FAQs, giving clarity on procedures and expectations.
Kauvery Hospital+15Kauvery Hospital+15YouTube+15 - Non-Invasive Imaging Methods to Treat Heart Blockages – Discusses imaging techniques that help in diagnosing and managing blocked arteries.
Kauvery Hospital - Know About Cardiac Arrhythmia – Irregular Heartbeat – Offers insights into causes, symptoms, and management of arrhythmias.
Kauvery Hospital - Doctor, What Is an Angiogram and Why Have I Been Asked to Have One Done? – Simplifies the angiogram procedure for patients.
Dailymotion+3Kauvery Hospital+3Timesmed+3 - Importance of Medicines, Diet and Physical Activity to Control Coronary Heart Disease – Highlights lifestyle interventions to manage heart disease effectively.
Kauvery Hospital+3Kauvery Hospital+3YouTube+3 - Is Angioplasty Required After a Heart Attack? – Emphasizes the urgency of angioplasty post-heart attack and the rationale behind rapid intervention.
Dailymotion - Role of Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks – Educates on how aspirin helps in primary and secondary prevention of heart attacks.
Dailymotion - Use Heart for Action (World Heart Day Video) – Promotes heart health awareness with a strong call to action.
YouTube - COVID-19 & Cardiovascular Care – Addresses how cardiovascular care has adapted during the pandemic.
Kauvery Hospital+15YouTube+15Facebook+15 - #PatientStory: Life-Saving Heart Intervention – Shares a real-life case where a patient with critical heart blockages was successfully treated under his care.Dailymotion+3YouTube+3Kauvery Hospital+3 â€â€
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