Cardiology
Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology36+ years in Interventional Cardiology
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. S. S. Ambardekar, also known as Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar, is a Senior Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. He has over 36 years of experience in interventional cardiology and provides care for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
His clinical interests include cardiac interventions and preventive cardiology, with an emphasis on identifying and managing risk factors associated with heart disease. His work involves supporting patients with appropriate evaluation and treatment for coronary artery conditions.
Dr. Ambardekar has also contributed to medical education. He served as a Lecturer in Cardiology at Grant Medical College and J. J. Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, where he guided and mentored graduate and postgraduate students.
He holds MBBS, MD and DM qualifications and is associated with the Cardiac Sciences and Interventional Cardiology departments at S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai.
Evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, a condition in which the blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked.
A diagnostic imaging procedure used to assess the coronary arteries and identify narrowing or blockages that may affect blood flow to the heart.
A minimally invasive procedure that helps restore blood flow through narrowed coronary arteries, when clinically appropriate.
Placement of a small mesh tube in a coronary artery to help keep the treated vessel open after angioplasty, when indicated.
Assessment and management of cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure, cholesterol abnormalities, diabetes and lifestyle-related risks.
Evaluation of individual risk factors to help guide appropriate prevention strategies and reduce the likelihood of future cardiovascular problems.
Specialised cardiac care using catheter-based procedures to investigate and treat selected heart and coronary artery conditions.
MBBS, MD, DM
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Stenting, Preventive Cardiology, Heart Disease Risk Assessment, Cardiac Intervention, Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. S. S. Ambardekar
Dr. S. S. Ambardekar is a Senior Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mumbai.
He has over 36 years of experience in interventional cardiology, according to his Fortis profile.
His listed qualifications are MBBS, MD and DM.
Interventional cardiologists evaluate and treat certain heart and blood-vessel conditions, including coronary artery disease and blocked coronary arteries.
Coronary angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and imaging to examine the coronary arteries and identify narrowing or blockages.
He practises at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, in Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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