About Dr. Rajiv Karnik
Dr. Rajiv Karnik is a senior interventional cardiologist practicing in Mumbai. His clinical work covers coronary artery disease, heart-rhythm problems, angiography, angioplasty, cardiac-device implantation, and long-term management of cardiovascular disease.
He currently practices as a Consultant Cardiologist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, where he is part of the Interventional Cardiology team. He is also associated with Asian Heart Institute in Bandra East.
Dr. Karnik completed his undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai. He subsequently completed advanced DM training in Cardiology and has spent several decades working in clinical and interventional cardiology.
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Focus Areas
- Coronary artery disease
- Coronary angiography
- Coronary angioplasty and stenting
- Interventional cardiology
- Heart-rhythm disorders
- Pacemaker implantation
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
- Cardioversion
- Cardiac ablation assessment
- Peripheral angioplasty
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Long-term heart disease management
Patients can learn more about coronary heart disease through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, including how narrowing of the coronary arteries can affect blood flow to the heart.
For people experiencing abnormal heart rhythms, the NHLBI also provides information about arrhythmias. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors can review its guidance on high blood pressure.
Interventional Cardiology and Patient Care Approach
Interventional cardiology uses catheter-based procedures to diagnose and treat selected heart and blood-vessel conditions. These techniques can sometimes address narrowed arteries or electrical problems without traditional open-heart surgery.
Dr. Karnik’s clinical interests include coronary interventions such as angiography, angioplasty, and stenting. Coronary angiography can show where arteries are narrowed or blocked, while angioplasty may be used to improve blood flow in appropriately selected patients.
His practice also includes cardiac rhythm management. Pacemakers may be considered for certain slow heart rhythms, while implantable cardioverter defibrillators are used in selected patients at risk of dangerous ventricular rhythm disturbances.
The choice between medication, catheter-based treatment, cardiac-device therapy, or surgical referral depends on symptoms, heart function, test findings, associated medical conditions, and the severity of cardiovascular disease.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Rajiv Karnik completed his MBBS from Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai in 1980.
He subsequently completed his MD in General Medicine in 1982 and DM in Cardiology in 1984 from the same medical institution.
He is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council under registration number 43220. His long professional career has included interventional cardiology, cardiac-device therapy, academic cardiology, and management of complex cardiovascular disease.
Clinic Information
Dr. Karnik currently practices at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, where he is listed within Cardiac Sciences and Interventional Cardiology. He is also currently associated with Asian Heart Institute in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
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