Cardiology
Director – Cardiology & TAVI Services22 years
Fortis Hospitals
Mumbai
Dr. Atul Limaye is the Director of Cardiology and TAVI Services at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. He is a US-trained Interventional Cardiologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, structural heart disorders, heart failure and cardiac rhythm abnormalities.
Dr. Limaye holds advanced medical qualifications and American Board certifications in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. His specialist training includes fellowships at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, associated with Harvard Medical School. He previously served as a consultant at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.
His clinical expertise includes coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting, structural heart interventions and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). He leads the advanced TAVI programme at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, where selected patients with aortic valve disease may be evaluated for minimally invasive valve replacement.
Dr. Atul Limaye also has expertise in advanced coronary procedures such as rotational atherectomy, intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. His work extends to balloon valvuloplasty, device closure of selected congenital heart defects, peripheral vascular interventions and treatment of complex coronary artery disease.
His clinical interests additionally include advanced heart failure management and mechanical circulatory support using technologies such as Impella and VA-ECMO. He is also experienced in cardiac device therapies, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation devices.
Patients seeking an interventional cardiologist in Mumbai for coronary artery disease, aortic valve disorders, TAVI evaluation or complex cardiovascular conditions can consult Dr. Atul Limaye at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. Treatment decisions are based on individual assessment and multidisciplinary cardiac care when appropriate.
Coronary angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A balloon is inflated within the affected vessel, and a stent may be placed to help maintain blood flow. The procedure is considered according to coronary anatomy, symptoms and clinical indications.
Coronary stenting involves placing a small expandable metal scaffold within a coronary artery to support blood flow after angioplasty. Stent selection depends on the artery and clinical situation. Patients generally require appropriate antiplatelet medication and follow-up to reduce the risk of complications.
TAVI is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a diseased aortic valve using a catheter-based approach. It is commonly considered for selected patients with severe aortic stenosis. Suitability depends on valve anatomy, symptoms, surgical risk and multidisciplinary heart-team assessment.
Structural heart interventions treat selected abnormalities affecting heart valves, walls or other cardiac structures using catheter-based techniques. These procedures may offer alternatives to conventional surgery in appropriate patients. Detailed imaging and specialist evaluation are required to determine the suitable treatment approach.
Balloon valvuloplasty is a catheter-based procedure used to widen certain narrowed heart valves. A balloon is positioned across the affected valve and inflated to improve the opening. Its role varies according to valve type, severity and whether further treatment may be required.
Rotational atherectomy is a specialised coronary intervention used for selected heavily calcified arterial lesions. A rotating device modifies calcium within the artery to facilitate balloon expansion and stent placement. It is generally performed as part of complex coronary angioplasty after careful anatomical assessment.
Intravascular ultrasound is a catheter-based imaging technique that produces images from inside blood vessels. It helps assess plaque, vessel size and stent expansion during selected coronary interventions. These measurements can guide procedural planning and improve the accuracy of treatment decisions.
Optical coherence tomography is an intravascular imaging technique that uses light to provide detailed views of coronary artery structures. It may assist with evaluating plaques, planning stent placement and assessing procedural results. Its use depends on the clinical situation and procedural requirements.
Some congenital heart defects can be treated using catheter-delivered closure devices rather than open-heart surgery. Appropriate patient selection requires detailed assessment of the defect's size, location and associated heart conditions. Certain defects are not suitable for catheter-based closure.
Peripheral vascular interventions are catheter-based procedures used to treat selected narrowed or blocked arteries outside the heart. Treatment may involve angioplasty, stenting or other techniques. The choice depends on symptoms, vessel anatomy and overall cardiovascular health.
Renal artery stenting involves placing a stent in a narrowed artery supplying the kidney. It is considered only for selected clinical indications because many patients are managed medically. Careful assessment of kidney function, blood pressure and vascular anatomy is important before intervention.
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump or fill effectively enough to meet the body's needs. Management may involve medication, cardiac devices and specialised circulatory support in selected severe cases. Treatment is tailored according to the underlying cause, symptoms and cardiac function.
Pacemakers and other cardiac devices help manage selected heart rhythm and conduction disorders. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators may treat dangerous arrhythmias, while cardiac resynchronisation devices are used in certain heart failure patients. Device selection requires careful cardiological evaluation.
Mechanical circulatory support devices temporarily assist blood circulation in selected patients with severe cardiac failure or cardiogenic shock. Technologies may include Impella and VA-ECMO. These treatments require specialist teams, intensive monitoring and careful assessment of potential benefits and complications.
MD (USA), DM (USA), FRCP (UK), American Board Certifications in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.
Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Stenting, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Structural Heart Disease Treatment, Balloon Valvuloplasty, Congenital Heart Defect Device Closure, Rotational Atherectomy, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Peripheral Vascular Intervention, Renal Artery Stenting, Heart Failure Management, Arrhythmia Assessment, Pacemaker Therapy, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT), Mechanical Circulatory Support, Impella and VA-ECMO Support.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Atul Limaye
He specialises in interventional cardiology, coronary interventions, structural heart disease and TAVI.
His Fortis profile lists MD (USA), DM (USA), FRCP (UK) and multiple American Board certifications in cardiovascular medicine.
How many years of experience does Dr. Atul Limaye have?
Yes. He leads the Cardiology and TAVI Services programme at Fortis Hospital, Mulund.
Yes. Coronary angioplasty, stenting and other complex coronary interventions are documented areas of expertise.
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