
Dr. Selvakumar Chinnakkannan Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Education MD, DM (Cardiology)
Languages Tamil, English, Hindi
Doctor's Profile
Dr. Selvakumar Chinnakkannan is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist, deeply committed to advancing cardiac care, particularly in geriatric cardiology. With an MD from PGI Chandigarh and a DM in Cardiology from the renowned Christian Medical College, Vellore, Dr Selvakumar brings a wealth of experience and specialised skills to our hospital.
He is proficient in a wide range of cardiac procedures, including:
- Diagnostic Cardiac Angiograms: Expertise in evaluating coronary artery disease and heart function.
- Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and Angioplasty: Skilled in performing minimally invasive procedures to open blocked coronary arteries, including complex cases involving chronic total occlusions and bifurcation lesions.
- Advanced PCI Techniques: Proficient in high-risk PCI with left ventricular support, ensuring safer outcomes for patients with severe cardiac conditions.
- Intravascular Imaging: Expertise in Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to accurately assess coronary artery disease.
- Structural Heart Interventions: Experienced in performing ASD (Atrial Septal Defect), VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect), and PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) closures.
- Echocardiography and Transesophageal Echocardiography: Comprehensive skills in using ultrasound to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
- Nuclear Stress Testing: Proficient in assessing blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI): Accomplished in executing TAVI procedures for patients with severe aortic stenosis.
- Pacemaker Insertion and Management: Qualified in the implantation and follow-up of pacemakers for patients with arrhythmias.
Dr. Selvakumar's practice is particularly aligned with the needs of older adults, emphasising geriatric cardiology. His approach integrates his extensive interventional skills with a deep understanding of the unique cardiovascular challenges the elderly face. This focus ensures senior patients receive the most compassionate, comprehensive, and cutting-edge cardiac care.