Dr A. Ramakrishnudu is the Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad. An alumnus of the Kurnool Medical College, Dr Ramakrishnudu holds an MD in General Medicine as well as a DM in Cardiology from NIMS, Hyderabad. In addition to his vast clinical experience, he served as an assistant professor for cardiology and is one of the best cardiologists in Hyderabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rama Krishnudu treats a wide range of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, valvular heart disease, etc.
Dr. Rama Krishnudu is an interventional cardiologist and focuses on minimally invasive procedures. If surgery is required, he may refer you to a cardiac surgeon.
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically arteries. It involves inserting a catheter with a deflated balloon into the narrowed artery and then inflating the balloon to compress the blockage and improve blood flow.
Septal defect repairs refer to surgical procedures or interventions aimed at correcting defects in the septum, the wall that separates the chambers of the heart. Common septal defects include atrial septal defects (ASDs) and ventricular septal defects (VSDs).
While these procedures are generally safe, they carry some risks, including bleeding, infection, allergic reactions to contrast dye, blood vessel damage, and in rare cases, heart attack or stroke.
Recovery time varies depending on the specific procedure performed and the individual's overall health. In general, patients may need to stay in the hospital for observation for a day or two after the procedure and then gradually resume normal activities over the following days or weeks.