Cardiology
Consultant – Paediatric Cardiology20 years
Dr. Harish C is an experienced Paediatric Cardiologist and Congenital Heart Disease Specialist in Bangalore, associated with Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, and Cloudnine Hospital, Nagarbhavi. He specialises in evaluating and treating heart conditions affecting newborns, infants, children and adolescents. His principal clinical interests include congenital heart defects, paediatric interventional cardiology, structural heart abnormalities, paediatric cardiac imaging and heart rhythm disorders.
Dr. Harish C holds MBBS, MD in Paediatrics and FNB in Paediatric Cardiology. He completed his MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 2006, followed by an MD in Paediatrics from Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, in 2011. He subsequently completed FNB training in Paediatric Cardiology in 2015, according to his Cloudnine Hospitals profile. His training combines general paediatric medicine with specialist cardiovascular diagnosis and intervention.
As a Paediatric Cardiologist in Bangalore, Dr. Harish C has extensive experience in the management of congenital heart diseases. His expertise includes atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary valve stenosis, aortic valve stenosis, pulmonary artery narrowing and coarctation of the aorta. These conditions may require detailed cardiac assessment to determine whether monitoring, medication, catheter-based intervention or surgical referral is appropriate.
Dr. Harish C specialises in minimally invasive catheter-based procedures for selected structural heart defects. His documented experience includes device closure of ASD, VSD and PDA, balloon dilatation of narrowed valves and vessels, and stenting of selected congenital vascular abnormalities. These procedures are performed after reviewing heart anatomy, imaging findings, patient age and overall medical suitability.
His clinical expertise also includes diagnostic catheterisation and advanced echocardiography. Dr. Harish C performs transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography and three-dimensional echocardiographic assessment. He also has experience managing complex congenital heart abnormalities detected before birth through fetal echocardiography. Such investigations support early diagnosis, procedural planning and continuing follow-up for children with cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Harish C also evaluates paediatric heart rhythm disorders and has experience with transvenous temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation. His clinical practice includes assessing abnormal heart rhythms, reviewing appropriate investigations and selecting treatment according to the child's cardiac condition. Complex cases may require multidisciplinary collaboration between paediatric cardiologists, congenital heart surgeons, intensivists and other specialists.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Harish C has an interest in medical education and mentoring younger doctors. Cloudnine Hospitals documents his recognition in the Indian Academy of Paediatrics Postgraduate Paediatric Quiz in 2010. He communicates in English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and Tamil. His approach to paediatric cardiac care focuses on individualised assessment, minimally invasive treatment when suitable, coordination with specialist teams and clear communication with parents and caregivers.
Congenital heart diseases are structural abnormalities of the heart or major blood vessels present from birth. Dr. Harish C specialises in diagnosing and managing these conditions in infants and children. Assessment may include physical examination, echocardiography and specialised cardiac investigations to determine the severity of the defect and appropriate treatment.
An atrial septal defect is an opening in the wall separating the heart's two upper chambers. Dr. Harish C has documented experience performing catheter-based ASD device closure. Selected defects can be closed using a specialised device introduced through a blood vessel, avoiding open-heart surgery when the anatomy is suitable.
A ventricular septal defect is an opening between the heart's two lower chambers. Dr. Harish C has experience performing device closure of selected VSDs. The suitability of catheter-based treatment depends on the defect's location, size and proximity to important heart valves and electrical conduction structures.
Patent ductus arteriosus occurs when a blood vessel connecting the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open after birth. Dr. Harish C performs catheter-based PDA device closure for eligible patients. Treatment decisions depend on the size of the connection, heart function, blood flow patterns and the child's clinical condition.
Aortopulmonary collateral vessels are abnormal connections that may supply additional blood flow to the lungs in certain congenital heart conditions. Dr. Harish C has experience performing catheter-based closure of selected collateral vessels. Treatment requires detailed assessment of pulmonary circulation and the overall congenital heart anatomy.
Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty is a catheter-based procedure used to widen a narrowed pulmonary valve in selected patients with pulmonary valve stenosis. Dr. Harish C has documented experience performing balloon treatment for pulmonary valve narrowing. Eligibility depends on valve anatomy, obstruction severity and cardiac assessment.
Balloon aortic valvuloplasty involves using an inflatable catheter balloon to widen a narrowed aortic valve. Dr. Harish C has experience performing balloon interventions for selected congenital aortic valve abnormalities. The procedure may be considered after evaluating valve structure, blood flow obstruction and potential treatment risks.
Pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty is used to widen selected narrowed branches of the arteries carrying blood from the heart to the lungs. Dr. Harish C has expertise in balloon dilatation of branch pulmonary artery stenosis. Treatment planning depends on the affected vessel, pressure measurements and associated congenital abnormalities.
Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital narrowing of the body's main artery. Dr. Harish C has experience in catheter-based balloon dilatation and stenting for selected patients. Treatment suitability depends on age, vessel anatomy, narrowing severity and the recommendations of a congenital cardiac care team.
Pulmonary artery stenting involves placing a small expandable support inside a narrowed section of the pulmonary artery to improve blood flow. Dr. Harish C has documented experience with branch pulmonary artery stenting. The procedure may be considered for selected congenital or postoperative vascular narrowings.
Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation uses a thin catheter introduced through a blood vessel to assess heart pressures, oxygen levels and cardiovascular anatomy. Dr. Harish C has experience evaluating complex cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart diseases through catheterisation. The findings can support treatment planning when non-invasive imaging alone is insufficient.
Pacemaker implantation involves placing a device that provides electrical stimulation when the heart's natural rhythm is too slow or unreliable. Dr. Harish C has documented experience with temporary and permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation. Treatment depends on the specific rhythm disorder, patient size and clinical indications.
Transthoracic echocardiography uses ultrasound through the chest wall to examine heart chambers, valves, pumping function and blood flow. Dr. Harish C has expertise in TTE and three-dimensional echocardiography. These investigations are important for identifying congenital heart defects and monitoring cardiovascular conditions in children.
Transesophageal echocardiography involves obtaining ultrasound images of the heart through a probe placed in the oesophagus. Dr. Harish C has documented expertise in TEE and three-dimensional TEE. This examination may help assess selected structural defects and guide catheter-based cardiac procedures.
Fetal echocardiography is an ultrasound examination used to assess the baby's heart before birth. Dr. Harish C has experience managing complex congenital heart conditions detected antenatally. Evaluation helps specialists understand the cardiac abnormality and coordinate appropriate delivery planning, newborn monitoring and postnatal cardiac care.
Paediatric arrhythmias are abnormalities in heart rhythm that may cause palpitations, dizziness, fainting or other symptoms. Dr. Harish C has documented experience in arrhythmia management and pacemaker procedures. Evaluation may involve ECG, rhythm monitoring and additional cardiac investigations to determine whether medication or intervention is necessary.
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Cardiology)
Congenital Heart Disease Evaluation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Device Closure, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Device Closure, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Device Closure, Aortopulmonary Collateral Closure, Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty, Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty, Pulmonary Artery Balloon Angioplasty
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Dr. Harish C is a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist in Bangalore, associated with Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, and Cloudnine Hospital, Nagarbhavi. He specialises in congenital heart diseases, structural heart defects, catheter-based cardiac interventions, paediatric cardiac imaging and heart rhythm disorders.
Dr. Harish C holds MBBS, MD (Paediatrics) and FNB (Paediatric Cardiology). He completed his MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 2006, MD at Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, in 2011, and FNB in Paediatric Cardiology in 2015
20 years in Paediatric Cardiology
Dr. Harish C has expertise in atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary valve stenosis, aortic valve stenosis, coarctation of the aorta and other structural congenital heart abnormalities.
his experience performing catheter-based device closure for selected ASD, VSD and PDA cases. Whether device closure is suitable depends on the child's heart anatomy, size of the defect and medical condition.
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