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Dr. D. Jagdish

MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology), PDCC (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia)

Cardiac Sciences
Intensive Care Unit
Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
Cardiothoracic And Heart & Lung Transplant Intensive Care Unit

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Dr. D. Jagdish

Brief Profile

Dr. D. Jagdish is a highly experienced Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with over 15 years in the field, including more than a decade in cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia. His expertise spans adult, paediatric, and neonatal cardiac surgeries, with specialised proficiency in heart and lung transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, ventricular assist devices, and thoracic surgeries.

He is also extensively trained in perioperative cardiac intensive care, including the use of ECMO (VA/VV), intra-aortic balloon pumps, CRRT, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Skilled in transesophageal and transthoracic echocardiography, Dr. Jagdish combines precision with a calm presence in high-stakes surgical environments.

At Rela Hospital, he plays a vital role in advancing the heart-lung transplant program and ensures that every patient benefits from the highest standards of safety and anaesthetic care.

Educational Qualifications

  • Post Doctoral Certificate Course (P.D.C.C.) in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia
     Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai, India
  • M.D. in Anaesthesiology
    Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University (formerly King George’s Medical University), Lucknow, India
  • M.B.B.S.
    PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India
     2005

Clinical Expertise

  • Anesthesia for surgeries:
    • Heart and lung transplant
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
    • Valve replacement
    • Ventricular assist device
    • Adult cardiac surgeries
    • Pediatric cardiac surgeries
    • Neonatal cardiac surgeries
    • Thoracic surgeries
    • One-lung ventilation anesthesia
  • ICU Care:
    • Perioperative management of heart and lung transplantation
    • Perioperative cardiac intensive care
    • Intra-aortic balloon pump management
    • ECMO initiation and management (VA/VV)
    • CRRT in cardiac intensive care
    • Advanced cardiac critical care
    • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
  • Safe patient transfer in cardiac surgery
  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
  • Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy
  • Lung ultrasound cardiac ICU
  • Airway ultrasound
  • ACLS-certified cardiac anesthesia team
  • Cardiac anesthesia as per safety standards

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Affiliations and Memberships

  • Indian Association of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia.

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Experience

  • Senior Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia
    Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
    Present
  • Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant
    • Senior Consultant
    • Consultant
  • Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Critical Care
    • Consultant
    • Associate Consultant
    • Senior Registrar

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