About the Book There is an increase in the number of patients undergoing coronary interventions in India. This is easily attributable to the increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and hypertension in the community. Smoking adds to risk factors among the young. This book provides a brief overview to the community about common symptoms of heart diseases. Details of how coronary interventions are performed, their relative indications and complications associated with the same are explained in simple terms. Brief explanation is also provided about how open heart surgery and bypass are performed. Importantly, it describes how patients are supposed to live a healthy and active life to prevent heart diseases.
About the Author Dr Ranjan Shetty is a Professor and an international cardiologist at KMC, Manipal. He obtained his MBBS degree from KMC, Mangalore and MD in Internal Medicine from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has recently been awarded Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC). He is specialized in cardiology, acquiring the Doctorate degree from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. His interest lies in teaching students from undergraduate to super specialty levels. With zeal from all branches in interventional cardiology, he also believes in preventive cardiology. He has conducted conferences highlighting preventive aspect of cardiology.
Mr. Krishnananda Nayak is presently working in School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS), Manipal University as an Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Technology.
He has acquired his MSC in Cardiovascular Technology from SOAHS and has an additional MSC in Physics and MPhil to his credentials. He always teaches cardiology residents about various aspects of echocardiography and interventions. With a special interest in pediatric heart disease, he is currently pursuing his PhD in Utility of Fetal Echocardiography in Intro-Uterine Growth Retardation.
Book's Contents and Sample Pages
