Dr. M. Prasanna

Senior Interventional Cardiologist with over 22 years of practice and more than 18,000 cardiac catheterization procedures performed across coronary, structural, and endovascular domains. Specializes in Primary PCI for Acute myocardial infarction, complex high-risk coronary interventions, and advanced cardiac device therapies. Demonstrates strong expertise in intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT), coronary physiology (FFR, iFR), and mechanical circulatory support. Recognized as a high-volume operator in the Hosur region and among the early contributors to establishing interventional cardiology services in this area. Known for delivering consistent outcomes in complex, high-acuity, and emergency cardiac cases.

Educational Qualifications

• FNB – Interventional Cardiology National Board of Examination, Narayana Hrudalaya (2014–2016)
• DNB – Cardiology Southern Railways Headquarters Hospital, Perambur (2010–2013)
• MD – General Medicine Thanjavur Medical College (2005–2008)
• MBBS- Kilpauk Medical College (1998–2004)

Experience

13 years of experience in Cardiology with more than 18000 Cardiac Cath Procedures.

Clinical Highlights

Clinical Volume:

• 18,000+ cardiac catheterization procedures
• 5,000+ primary PCI procedures for acute myocardial infarction

Advanced Coronary Interventions:-

• Extensive experience in complex and high-risk angioplasty
• Expertise in bifurcation stenting, calcified lesions, and rotablation
• Imaging-guided PCI using IVUS and OCT
• Coronary physiology assessment using FFR and iFR

Structural & Peripheral Interventions :

• 200+ balloon valvuloplasty procedures
• ASD device closure interventions
• Peripheral angioplasty and endovascular procedures
• Experience in EVAR and advanced vascular interventions

Device Therapy & Critical Care:-

• 500+ pacemaker implantations
• ICD and CRT-D implantation
• Management of cardiogenic shock and critical cardiac cases
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support including VA ECMO

Awards & Recognitions

• All India Rank Holder – Super Specialty Entrance Examination
• Associate Fellow – European Society of Cardiology