Dr. Sameer Shrivastava: Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Sameer Shrivastava is a prominent interventional cardiologist known for his extensive experience in managing the entire spectrum of cardiac diseases. His leadership role in “Non-Invasive Cardiology” highlights his strong foundation in diagnostic techniques like echocardiography, which is crucial for accurate planning of interventions.

Current Positions & Affiliations:

• Dr. Sameer Shrivastava is currently working at Max Healthcare
• Formerly Executive Director & HOD, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

• Chief of Non-Invasive Cardiology & Vice Chairman – Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi. This is one of India’s most renowned and high-volume cardiac centers.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Shrivastava’s clinical practice encompasses a full range of cardiology services:

1. Interventional Cardiology:
   • Coronary Interventions: Performing complex angioplasties and stent placements for blocked arteries, including primary angioplasty for acute heart attacks.
   • Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Angioplasty: Specializing in opening arteries that have been completely blocked for a long time, which are technically very challenging.
   • Use of Advanced Imaging: Utilizing IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) and OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for precise stent sizing and placement to ensure optimal results.
2. Non-Invasive & Preventive Cardiology:
   • Diagnostic Testing: Expert in interpreting and performing a wide range of tests including Stress Tests (TMT), Echocardiograms (2D Echo), Transesophageal Echo (TEE), and Cardiac CT scans.
   • Preventive Care: Focusing on risk factor management (like hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes) to prevent heart disease.
   • Heart Failure Management: Managing patients with weakened heart muscles with advanced drug therapies and device-based treatments.
3. Structural Heart Interventions (limited scope):
   • While his primary focus is coronary interventions, interventional cardiologists at his level are often involved in procedures like ASD/VSD/PFO closures (closing holes in the heart) and PBMV (ballooning of narrowed mitral valves).

Education & Training:

• MBBS
• MD (Medicine)
• DM (Cardiology) from a prestigious institute.
• He has undergone extensive training in interventional cardiology and is highly proficient in the latest techniques and technologies. His specific alma maters are often not highlighted in public profiles, pointing to a career built on demonstrated clinical excellence and outcomes.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Recognized as a “Top Cardiologist” in the Delhi-NCR region by various healthcare surveys.
• Invited as a faculty member and speaker at national cardiology conferences.
• His reputation is built on a long and successful track record of managing complex cases at a premier institution like Fortis Escorts.

Key Contributions & Strengths:

• Comprehensive Approach: His leadership in non-invasive cardiology means he possesses exceptional diagnostic skills. This allows him to not just perform procedures but to also make highly accurate initial diagnoses and long-term management plans for his patients.
• Experience at a High-Volume Center: Working at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, one of the busiest cardiac hospitals in Asia, means he has vast experience in handling a huge number and wide variety of complex cases.
• Focus on Complex Interventions: His known expertise in CTO angioplasty places him among the group of cardiologists who handle the most challenging blockages.
• Academic Role: He is actively involved in teaching and training future cardiologists, contributing to the next generation of heart specialists.

In summary, Dr. Sameer Shrivastava is a highly experienced, well-rounded, and senior interventional cardiologist. His dual strength in both non-invasive diagnostics and complex interventional procedures allows him to provide complete cardiac care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.