Bio
Consultant
Consultant Electrophysiologist and Interventional Cardiologist
Assistant Professor
- Dr.Preetam Krishnamurthy is a Assistant Professor and Consultant Electrophysiologist and Interventional Cardiologist.
- Finished Bachelor’s Degree from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India
- He completed Master Degree from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India – M.D. (Internal Medicine).
- He obtained his DM Cardiology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India – D.M. (Cardiology).
- He obtained his Electrophysiology Fellowship from Department of Cardiology, AIG Hospital, Hyderabad.
- He has received certification from IBHRE for Cardiac Device and Electrophysiology (CCDS, CEPS)
- He is also fellow in SCAI
Area(s) of Specialization:
- Clinical Cardiology,
- Electro Physiology Study with Radiofrequency Ablation
- Pacemaker Implantation (PPI), An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD), Cardiac Resynchronization therapy Pacemakers (CRT-P ), Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillators (CRT-D),
- Interventional Cardiologist :
- PTCA, CTO, Primary Coronary Angioplasty, Complex Coronary Angioplasty (IVL / Imaging Assisted), Graft Vessel Coronary Angioplasty
- PTMC, Atrial Septal Device Closure,
- Ventricular Septal Device Closure, PDA
Educations
Research Interest
Projects
ZERO FLUROSCOPY
- Zero fluoroscopy ablation for cardiac arrhythmias – comparison to the fluoroscopic era – A single centre experience
CARDIOVERSION IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
- To assess the success of cardioversion in patient with Atrial Fibrillation – A Retrospective study.
VICTORIAN STUDY
- Role of inclisiran in patients with moderate to high Cardiovascular disease – A randomized control trial
CIED INFECTION
- Retrospective analysis of patients with CIED infection
Awards & Recognitions
Best Case Presentation
- Apical Pacing in post TAVR patient, APHRS, 2023
First Prize in Cardiological Society of India - Delhi Chapter Quiz, 2018
- It is an annual quiz competition held by the Cardiological Society of India, Delhi Chapter for cardiology fellows. My team was adjudged first among 20 teams that participated
First Prize in Delhi Interventional Council Quiz, 2018
- It is an annual quiz competition held by the Delhi Interventional Council for cardiology fellows. My team was adjudged first among 25 teams that participated
Poster Presentation in International Society for Heart Research, Chandigarh – Finalist, 2018
- It is an annual conference held by the ISHR. My poster on “Assessing the learning curve among residents for training in Focused Echocardiography” was selected for the final.
Second Prize in Cardiological Society of India – Delhi Chapter Quiz, 2017
- It is an annual quiz competition held by the Cardiological Society of India, Delhi Chapter for cardiology fellows. My team was adjudged first among 20 teams that participated.
Runners Up in Prof SD Deodhar Rheumatology Quiz Competition, Regional Level, 2014
- It is an annual quiz competition held by the Indian Rheumatology Association for Internal Medicine Residents.
2nd Prize in EMPOWER National Intercollegiate medical quiz – 2010
- Akkaraju Seetharamiah Ramamagaru Prize, Pediatrics – 2008-09
- It is an annual exam held by the Institute of Social Pediatrics for the Students of Stanley Medical College. It is awarded to the individual with best clinical skills in Pediatrics.
Stanley Medical College Memorial Prize, Medicine – 2008-09
- It is an annual exam held by the Department of Medicine, Stanley Medical College for students of Stanley Medical College. Awarded to the individual with best theoretical knowledge in General Medicine
Distinction in General Medicine 2008-09
- Awarded by the Dr.MGR Medical University for students scoring more than 75% in General Medicine
Bharath Ramachandra Memorial Prize, Diabetology – 2008-09
- It is an annual exam held by the Dr.MGR Medical University for students of Madras Medical College (Chennai), Stanley Medical College and Kilpauk Medical College (Chennai). Awarded to the individual with the best knowledge in Diabetology
Dr.K.C.Paul Prize for Clinical Skills in Surgery – 2007
- It is an annual exam held by the Department of Surgery, Stanley Medical College for Pre-Final year, Stanley Medical College. It is awarded to the individual with the best clinical skills in surgery.
1st Prize in Renal Physiology – Tamilnadu Physiology Society, 2004
- It is an annual event conducted by the Tamilnadu Physiology Society, held by Coimbatore Medical College (Coimbatore, TN) for the first year medical college students from Tamilnadu. Awarded to the best Team in the quiz competition in Renal Physiology
1st Prize in Renal Physiology – SMC, 2004
- It is an annual event conducted by Dr.Mythili Bhaskaran M.D.(Physio), DCh, Professor of Physiology – a renowned physiologist in South India, for the Students of Stanley Medical College. Awarded to the best team in the quiz competition in Renal Physiology
National Talent Scholarship Examination scholar, 2002
- It is a scholarship awarded for higher education by the Government of India for 2000 students every year selected by a three tier examination system including 2 written exams and an Interview.
Intel Science Talent Discovery Fair National Level Finalist, 2001
- It is annual fair conducted by the Intel Corporation to select a team to represent India in the International Science Talent Discovery Fair. I was part of the team that made a research on “Commuter’s Geometry – A view of geometry in the eyes of a Daily Commuter”
News
JAYA TV Interview for sudden cardiac death
Kalaingar News - 08.05.2024
First ICD Implated under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Health Scheme
Man gets Pacemaker to treat high heart rate - The Hindu Bureau 2024
Dhina Malar - A Man implanted ICD at SRMC - 9th May 2024
Membership
MCI
CSI
- Cardiological Society of India
IHR
- Indian Heart Rhythm Society
APHRS
