Dr Pratap Chandra Rath

Overview

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is one of the best cardiologists in Hyderabad. He specialises in complex and high-risk angioplasties and image-guided angioplasties (OCT/IVUS). To date, he has performed more than 100000 Angiograms, 50000 PTCA and stenting, 200 cases of Percutaneous Trans Myocardial Laser Revascularization (PTMR), 5000 valvuloplasties, and 1000 cases of peripheral, renal, carotid Interventions including ASD and PDA closure.

Dr. Pratap has many firsts to his name. He was the first to perform TransRadial Coronary Angioplasty and stenting in the Asia Pacific region in 1994 (Published in Indian Heart Journal and also reported in the Limca Book of World Records) and the first to perform Venous graft intervention using a protection device in India (published in Indian Heart Journal). He was also the first one to perform Drug Eluting stent in the Asia Pacific region. Moreover, the doctor has performed one of the highest number of Percutaneous Transluminal Myocardial Laser Revascularization (PTMR) in India (published in the Indian Heart Journal).

Registration No: 33506

With over Three decades of experience, Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is one of the Best cardiologists in Hyderabad and across the country. He is currently serving as President of the Cardiology Society of India & in past has served as President of Indian college of Cardiology and Chairman of Interventional Council of Cardiological society of India. Utilizing the best interventional techniques and advanced Imaging like OCT and Intravascular Ultrasound and the latest atherectomy devices such as Orbital Atherectomy, Rotablation, Laser, and Intravascular Lithotripsy, Dr. P C Rathaims to provide the best treatment for all arterial blockages, including chronic total occlusions i.e. CTOs (100% Blockage). He guides interventions with remarkable accuracy, optimizing patient outcomes while minimizing risks and recovery times.
Dr. Rathhas performed more than 100,000 angiograms, 50,000 complex angioplasties, and over 2,000 cases of peripheral, renal, and carotid interventions, including ASD and PA closures. To his credit, He also has Largest series of Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty. He also has many International and National Scientific publications to his credit.

Dr. Rathwas Trained by the pioneer and father of TAVI, Dr. Alain Cribier & then By staying at the forefront of TAVI advancements and techniques, Dr. Rath was the first to perform TAVI procedures in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in April 2016. By Now Dr Rath& his team have completed over 100 TAVI procedures. TAVI is a revolutionary procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high risk for traditional open-heart surgery. This innovative approach offers a less invasive alternative to surgery, resulting in shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and improved outcomes for high-risk elderly patients. Dr Rath also organizes one yearly Scientific meeting on TAVI procedures called Hyderabad Valves where Doctors from around the world participate and share the knowledge by showcasing case demonstrations.

Dr. Rath has many Firsts to his name. He was the first to perform Transradial Coronary Angioplasty and stenting in the Asia Pacific region in 1994 (published in the Indian Heart Journal and reported in the Limca Book of World Records) and the first to perform venous graft intervention using a protection device in India (published in the Indian Heart Journal). He was also the first to use drug-eluting stents in the Asia Pacific region.

His commitment to integrating technology into patient care allows him to provide personalized and effective treatments tailored to each individual’s unique needs, ultimately improving their quality of life and cardiovascular health.

Education

Summary: MBBS, VSS Medical College, Orissa, 1979MD, SCB Medical College, Orissa, 1983DM (Cardiology), Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1986Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Rouen, France, 1990Senior Fellowship for training on coronary artery stenting, University of Roune, France & Red Cross Heart Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, 1994

Publications: PS Rao, Rath PC, Tripti Deb, S Reddy, V Dixit: Initial experience with buttoned umbrella device for closure of ASD and PDA. IHJ (Abstract. Issue Sept/Oct 1993)PS Rao, Rath PC, Tripti Deb, C Dixit: Immediate results of low pressure prolonged dilation Vs High pressure short dilation. IHJ, Sept Oct 1993, Vol 455, No. 5, P. 406

Professional Memberships: American College of CardiologyEuropean College of CardiologyIndian College of CardiologyHon.  Director,  Research & Development,  Catheter & Cardiovascular division &#39 MEDICORP&#39  International,  France & Citadel Healthcare Informatics,  IndiaFounding Trustee,  Indo French Foundation on Interventional Cardiology 

Experience

Lecturer, Cardiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1986 – 1988 Sr. Consultant Cardiologist & Director, Cath Lab & Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, 1998 – Present

Special Interests

Complex and high-risk angioplasties

• Image guided angioplasties (OCT/IVUS)