Cardiology
35 years
Dr. Suresh Vijan is a senior Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai with 35 years of experience according to Fortis Healthcare and Lilavati Hospital. His clinical expertise includes coronary angioplasty, cardiac catheterisation, cardiac rhythm management and advanced cardiovascular interventions.
Dr. Vijan holds an MD in Medicine and Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom. His fellowship credentials include FACC, FESC, FSCAI and FEISI. He has received specialist training at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, USA.
His professional experience includes serving as Senior Registrar in Cardiology at the University of Leicester, followed by academic and consultant cardiology appointments. He has been involved in the development of catheter-based techniques for coronary artery disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
Dr. Vijan's documented clinical expertise includes coronary angioplasty with stenting, rotational atherectomy, peripheral vascular interventions, electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation and implantation of cardiac pacing devices. He has also worked with septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
His professional achievements include the first automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation in Bombay, early work with multivessel coronary angioplasty and the introduction of septal ablation techniques for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in 1997. He received the Hiranandani Oration Award in 1998 for his contributions to interventional cardiology.
Dr. Vijan is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Lilavati Hospital and his cardiac practice in Khar West, Mumbai. Patients seeking assessment for complex coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias or device-based treatment can confirm his current consultation arrangements with the relevant hospital.
Coronary angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and X-ray imaging to examine the coronary arteries. It helps identify significant narrowing or blockages that may affect blood supply to the heart. Results guide decisions about medication, angioplasty or surgery.
Coronary angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure used to open significantly narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A small balloon is inflated inside the affected vessel, and a stent may be placed to maintain blood flow. Suitability depends on coronary anatomy and clinical findings.
Coronary stents are small expandable devices placed inside selected narrowed coronary arteries during angioplasty. They help support the vessel and maintain blood flow. Following stent implantation, patients generally require appropriate medication and cardiovascular follow-up.
Rotational atherectomy uses a specialised rotating device to modify heavily calcified plaque within selected coronary arteries. It can help prepare complex lesions for balloon expansion and stent placement. The procedure is performed after detailed assessment of coronary anatomy.
Bifurcation stenting treats narrowing at locations where a coronary artery divides into two branches. These lesions may require specialised stenting techniques to preserve blood flow. Treatment planning depends on lesion complexity and the anatomy of both branches.
Peripheral angioplasty is a catheter-based treatment for selected narrowed arteries outside the heart. A balloon is used to widen the affected vessel, sometimes followed by stent implantation. The goal is to improve blood flow in patients with clinically significant vascular disease.
Carotid angioplasty and stenting may be considered for selected patients with significant narrowing of arteries supplying blood to the brain. The procedure uses a catheter and stent to improve vessel opening. Patient selection requires careful evaluation of stroke risk and alternative treatments.
A cardiac electrophysiology study investigates abnormal electrical activity within the heart. Specialised catheters record electrical signals and may help identify the mechanism of an arrhythmia. The findings can guide decisions about medication, ablation or implanted devices.
Catheter ablation treats selected heart rhythm disorders by delivering controlled energy to abnormal electrical pathways or tissue. It may be recommended when particular arrhythmias cause symptoms or require rhythm control. The procedure follows specialist electrophysiological assessment.
A permanent pacemaker is an implanted electronic device that helps regulate heart rhythm when certain slow heartbeats or conduction abnormalities occur. Device selection depends on the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and cardiac function. Long-term device checks are necessary.
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a device designed to detect and treat certain dangerous ventricular heart rhythms. It may deliver pacing or electrical shocks when medically necessary. Implantation is considered in selected patients at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias.
Biventricular pacing, also called cardiac resynchronisation therapy, helps coordinate contractions of the heart's ventricles in selected patients with heart failure and electrical conduction abnormalities. Treatment suitability depends on heart function, ECG findings and clinical criteria.
Alcohol septal ablation is a catheter-based procedure used for selected patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It reduces the thickness of a small portion of the heart muscle to improve blood flow. Specialist assessment determines whether the procedure is appropriate.
Cardiac catheterisation involves passing a thin catheter through a blood vessel into the heart or surrounding arteries. It can be used to measure pressures, investigate cardiovascular abnormalities or perform selected interventions. The approach depends on the clinical indication.
MD (Medicine), MRCP (UK), FACC, FESC, FSCAI, FEISI
Cardiac catheterisation, coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, rotational atherectomy, coronary stenting, bifurcation stenting, peripheral angiography, peripheral angioplasty, carotid angioplasty and stenting, electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias, pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation, biventricular pacing, septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Suresh Vijan
Dr. Suresh Vijan is a senior interventional cardiologist in Mumbai with expertise in coronary interventions and cardiac rhythm management.
His documented qualifications include MD, MRCP, FACC, FESC, FSCAI and FEISI.
Fortis Healthcare and Lilavati Hospital report 35 years of cardiology experience.
Yes. Coronary angioplasty, stenting and complex coronary interventions are among his documented clinical procedures.
Yes. His expertise includes permanent pacemakers, implantable defibrillators and biventricular pacing.
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