Cardiology
7 years
Dr. Varun Premprakash Bhatia is an Interventional Cardiologist associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. He specialises in catheter-based cardiovascular procedures, complex coronary interventions and minimally invasive treatment of structural heart diseases.
He holds MBBS, MD and DM qualifications, along with an Advanced Fellowship in Transcatheter Valve Interventions. His medical training includes experience at Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Government Medical College Surat, and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai.
Dr. Bhatia has received advanced international training in Hungary, France and the USA, focusing on transcatheter valve treatments and structural heart interventions. His expertise includes Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) and catheter-based treatment of selected mitral and tricuspid valve disorders.
His clinical practice includes complex coronary interventions and primary percutaneous coronary intervention for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. These treatments aim to restore coronary blood flow or address selected structural cardiovascular conditions without conventional open-heart surgery when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Bhatia also has expertise in ASD and PFO device closure, Left Atrial Appendage Closure and intravascular imaging methods such as IVUS and OCT. These techniques support detailed assessment and planning during selected cardiovascular interventions.
He is involved in clinical research, academic activities and professional cardiology conferences. Patients seeking assessment for coronary artery disease, structural heart conditions or catheter-based valve interventions in Mulund, Mumbai, may contact Fortis Hospital for consultation information.
Complex coronary angioplasty treats selected challenging coronary artery blockages using catheter-based techniques. These may involve difficult vessel anatomy, calcified lesions or multiple narrowed areas. Detailed imaging and risk assessment help determine whether intervention is appropriate.
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention is an emergency treatment for suitable patients experiencing ST-elevation myocardial infarction. A catheter-based procedure opens the blocked coronary artery and restores blood flow, reducing the risk of additional heart muscle damage when performed promptly.
TAVI is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat selected patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. A replacement valve is delivered through a catheter, commonly via an artery in the groin. Eligibility depends on detailed cardiovascular and multidisciplinary assessment.
TMVR is a catheter-based technique used to replace the mitral valve in carefully selected patients. Suitability depends on the underlying valve condition, anatomy and procedural risks. It may be considered when conventional treatment approaches are unsuitable or carry significant risk.
MitraClip therapy is a catheter-based treatment for selected types of mitral regurgitation. The device brings portions of the mitral valve leaflets together to reduce backward blood flow. Patient selection requires imaging, clinical assessment and evaluation by a multidisciplinary heart team.
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is a minimally invasive approach for selected patients with significant mitral valve regurgitation. A device is delivered through a catheter to improve leaflet closure. Treatment suitability depends on valve anatomy, disease severity and overall cardiovascular status.
Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair is a developing minimally invasive treatment option for selected patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation. Catheter-based devices aim to reduce valve leakage. Detailed imaging and specialist assessment are necessary to determine the most appropriate approach.
Atrial septal defect device closure treats suitable openings between the heart's upper chambers. A closure device is delivered through a catheter and positioned across the defect. Not every ASD is suitable for this approach, making anatomical assessment essential.
Patent foramen ovale closure involves placing a device across a persistent opening between the atria. The procedure may be considered in selected patients, particularly following specialist evaluation of certain unexplained strokes. Closure is not routinely necessary for every PFO.
Left atrial appendage closure is a catheter-based procedure that may reduce stroke risk in selected patients with atrial fibrillation. A device seals the appendage where blood clots can form. Eligibility depends on stroke risk, bleeding considerations and clinical assessment.
Intravascular ultrasound uses a miniature ultrasound probe within a coronary artery to generate detailed images of the vessel wall. It helps assess plaque, artery dimensions and stent positioning during selected coronary interventions.
Optical coherence tomography provides high-resolution images of the inner coronary arteries using light-based imaging technology. It can assist interventional cardiologists in evaluating plaque characteristics, stent expansion and selected complications during coronary procedures.
Coronary calcium modification involves specialised catheter-based techniques for treating heavily calcified coronary artery lesions. Methods may include atherectomy or intravascular lithotripsy. These approaches can help prepare selected lesions for effective angioplasty and stent placement.
MBBS, MD, DM, Advanced Fellowship in Transcatheter Valve Interventions
Complex coronary interventions, coronary angioplasty, primary percutaneous coronary intervention for STEMI, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR), MitraClip therapy, mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, tricuspid transcatheter repair, ASD device closure, PFO device closure, left atrial appendage closure, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), coronary calcium modification procedures, structural heart disease assessment, transcatheter valve intervention planning.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Varun Premprakash Bhatia
He specialises in interventional cardiology, structural heart interventions and transcatheter valve procedures.
He holds MBBS, MD, DM and an Advanced Fellowship in Transcatheter Valve Interventions.
Fortis Healthcare lists seven years of experience.
Yes. TAVI is specifically listed among his areas of procedural expertise.
Yes. His official hospital profile includes MitraClip and transcatheter mitral valve interventions.
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