Dr. Sarita Rao is a senior interventional cardiologist based in Indore, India. She is the Director of the Cath Lab at Apollo Hospitals, Indore, with over 25 years of experience and more than 35,000 successful cardiac procedures. She is recognized as the first female Interventional Cardiologist in Central India, reflecting her pioneering contribution to the field of cardiology.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), Dr. Rao is known for delivering world-class, evidence-based heart care. She has also served as a Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, gaining extensive exposure to complex cardiac cases.
As a trusted heart specialist in India, Dr. Sarita Rao specializes in interventional cardiology, heart disease management, and preventive cardiac care. Her approach combines clinical excellence with compassionate patient care, ensuring accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term heart health.
Angiography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses contrast dye and X-rays to visualize blood vessels, helping doctors detect blockages, narrowing, or other vascular abnormalities accurately.
It is a minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked or narrowed heart arteries using a balloon and stent, restoring blood flow, improving circulation, and reducing heart-related symptoms effectively and safely.
TAVI is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a narrowed aortic valve using a catheter, improving blood flow and relieving symptoms without traditional open-heart surgery in suitable patients safely and effectively.
A pacemaker is a small device implanted under the skin to regulate abnormal heart rhythms by sending electrical impulses, helping maintain a steady heartbeat and supporting healthy heart function effectively.
It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a tiny rotating device to remove hardened calcium from blocked coronary arteries, improving blood flow & facilitating effective stent placement safely.
Stent implantation is a minimally invasive procedure that places a small mesh tube inside a narrowed artery, helping restore blood flow, keep the artery open, and improve circulation effectively.
An AICD is a device implanted to monitor heart rhythm and deliver electrical shocks when dangerous abnormal rhythms occur, helping restore normal rhythm and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Shockwave Lithotripsy (IVL) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses sonic pressure waves to break hardened calcium in blocked arteries, helping prepare vessels for balloon expansion & effective stent placement.
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses energy to reduce overactive nerves around the kidney arteries, helping lower blood pressure and manage uncontrolled hypertension in selected patients effectively.
Atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that removes plaque buildup from narrowed arteries, restoring blood flow, improving vessel passage, and preparing the arteries for effective stent placement when required.
Laser atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses laser energy to break down and remove plaque from narrowed arteries, restoring blood flow, improving vessel opening, and supporting effective treatment.
Orbital atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a rotating orbital device to modify hardened calcium and plaque in narrowed arteries, improving blood flow and preparing vessels for effective stent placement.
RIForm Pro is a specialized cardiac device designed to support minimally invasive procedures, helping physicians manage complex coronary artery conditions, improve procedural precision, and achieve effective treatment outcomes safely.
DCB (Drug-Coated Balloon) is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a drug-coated balloon to widen narrowed arteries and deliver medication, helping restore blood flow and reduce the risk of re-narrowing.
Combo Device Implantation involves using two or more cardiac devices during a procedure to treat complex heart conditions, improve heart function, regulate abnormal heart rhythms, and support effective cardiac care.
Heart emergencies require immediate medical attention and timely intervention. Symptoms such as chest pain, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, sudden weakness, or pain radiating to the arm or jaw should never be ignored.
Dr. Sarita Rao cardiac doctor in india provides advanced emergency cardiac evaluation and interventional treatment for conditions including:
Early diagnosis and immediate treatment can significantly improve recovery and reduce the risk of serious complications.
These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. By making healthy lifestyle choices like exercising regularly and a balanced diet, you can reduce your risk of heart problems in the future.
Some activities you should avoid after heart surgery include heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, smoking or using tobacco products, consuming alcohol excessively, and engaging in any activity that causes excessive stress or strain on your chest area.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. This buildup of plaque can lead to serious heart problems such as coronary artery disease. It’s important to monitor your cholesterol levels through diet, exercise, and medication if necessary to maintain good heart health.
Doctors may recommend medication, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, or surgical procedures like angioplasty or bypass surgery. Patients need to work closely with their healthcare team to determine their problems.
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