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Dr. S. Gunalan

MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology), PDF (Cardiac Anesthesia)

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

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Dr. S. Gunalan

Brief Profile

Dr. S. Gunalan is a skilled Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with over 11 years of experience in adult and paediatric cardiac surgeries, neuro anaesthesia, and intensive care. Armed with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesia and an MD in Anaesthesiology, he brings both advanced clinical knowledge and composure in managing high-risk surgical settings.

Having served in leading cardiac centres, he strengthens the team with his well-rounded expertise, sound clinical judgement, and commitment to patient safety. His collaborative nature and experience in cardiac critical care make him a valuable asset to multidisciplinary surgical teams.

Educational Qualifications

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship (P.D.F) in Cardiac Anaesthesia
    Madras Medical Mission, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, India
    2016
  • M.D. in Anaesthesiology
    SRM Medical College & Research Centre, Kattankulathur, India
    2014
  • M.B.B.S.
    Sri Ramachandra University & RI, Chennai, 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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Research and Publication

Thesis:

Comparison of the effects of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl in attenuating cardiovascular stress response during endotracheal intubation – January 2014

Paper Presentation:

Experience with Bivalirudin for Heparin Resistance in an Infant on Ventricular Assist Device – Presented at IACTA, Pune, February 2017

Experience

  • Senior Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia
    Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
    Present
  • Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia
    MGM Healthcare, Chennai
  • Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia & Cardiac Critical Care
    Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
  • Senior Resident – Cardiac Anaesthesia & Cardiac Critical Care
    Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
  • Senior Resident – Cardiac Anaesthesia
    Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, MMM, Chennai
  • Junior Resident – Department of CTVS
    Vijaya Heart Foundation, Vadapalani, Chennai
  • Junior Resident – Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
    SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai
  • Assistant Civil Surgeon
    Government Hospital, Rasipuram
  • Junior Resident, Department of General Medicine and Intensive Care
    VMMCH, Salem
  • Junior Resident, Department of General Medicine and Intensive Care
    Perambur Railway Hospital, Chennai

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