Dr. V. Narendra Kumar
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Cardiology), FESC
Department of Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences
Heart and Lung Transplantation
Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Brief Profile
Dr. Narendra Kumar brings over 15 years of expertise in interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, and heart transplant care. His clinical practice focuses on complex high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), primary angioplasty, bifurcation and left main coronary artery stenting, and use of advanced imaging modalities such as Intravascular Ultrasound(IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography(OCT), and Fractional Flow Reserve(FFR). He is also adept in electrophysiology procedures, including permanent pacemaker implantation, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator(ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy(CRT), alongside comprehensive pediatric and adult cardiac care.
As a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, Dr. Narendra Kumar combines clinical excellence with active engagement in cardiology research and education. His research contributions include presentations on congenital heart disease, bifurcation lesions, and unique cardiac case reports at national and international forums.
Educational Qualifications
- FESC – Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
- D.M. in Cardiology
Madras Medical College, India
2014 - M.D. in Paediatrics
Thanjavur Medical College, India
2005 - M.B.B.S.
Chengalpattu Medical College, India
2001
Clinical Expertise
- Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Temporary Pacemaker Implantation (TPI)
- Heart Transplant Care
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Interventional Cardiology procedures
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Complex High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Primary PCI for acute coronary syndromes
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Interventions
- Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) Stenting
- Bifurcation Stenting
- Radial and Femoral Access Angioplasty
- Coronary imaging techniques
- Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
- Chest Pain Management
- Dyslipidemia Care
- Hypertension Care
- Pediatric and Neonatal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography
- Adult and Pediatric Right Heart Catheterization Studies
Accomplishments
Affiliations and Memberships
Present position
Honors and Awards
Editorial Work and Reviewer
Innovation
Associated Publications
Research and Publication
Paper Presentations
- Pulmonary Function Test in Children with Congenital Heart Disease
- Clinical Profile of Bifurcation Lesions in Tertiary Care Centre
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Presenting as Acute Abdomen
- Unraveling a Complete Heart Block in Post Craniotomy Patient – Case Report
Experience
- Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
Present - Consultant – Interventional Cardiologist
Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai - Senior Resident – Cardiology
Madras Medical College, Chennai - Assistant Professor – Paediatrics
Chettinad Medical College, Kelambakkam