About Dr. P. Mahesh Babu
Dr. P. Mahesh Babu is an experienced cardiologist practicing in Chennai with more than two decades of work in cardiovascular medicine. His clinical practice covers coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm concerns, preventive cardiology, and diagnostic cardiac testing.
He is currently associated with Kauvery Hospital in Vadapalani, Chennai, as part of its cardiology team. He also provides cardiac consultations through MKM Cardiac Clinic in Ashok Nagar.
Dr. Mahesh Babu completed his MBBS in 1997 and later earned his MD in General Medicine in 2001. He subsequently completed advanced DNB training in Cardiology in 2006.
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Focus Areas
- Coronary artery disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol and cardiovascular risk
- Chest pain evaluation
- Coronary angiography
- Coronary angioplasty
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram assessment
- Treadmill stress testing
- Holter monitoring
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Preventive cardiovascular care
- Pacemaker-related cardiac assessment
Patients can learn more about coronary heart disease through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The same institute provides patient information about high blood pressure, one of the major cardiovascular risk factors.
MedlinePlus also explains angioplasty, including how the procedure may be used to improve blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries.
Cardiology and Patient Care Approach
Cardiology involves both identifying cardiovascular disease and reducing the risk of future complications. Patients may be referred to a cardiologist because of chest discomfort, breathlessness, palpitations, abnormal ECG findings, high blood pressure, or known coronary disease.
Dr. Mahesh Babu’s practice includes non-invasive cardiac testing as well as interventional evaluation. Echocardiography can provide information about heart structure, pumping function, and valves, while treadmill testing and Holter monitoring may help investigate symptoms that occur during activity or intermittently.
When significant narrowing of coronary arteries is identified, selected patients may require coronary angiography followed by angioplasty or other treatment. The appropriate approach depends on symptoms, test results, overall health, and the extent of cardiovascular disease.
Education and Credentials
Dr. P. Mahesh Babu completed his MBBS in 1997 followed by an MD in General Medicine in 2001. He obtained his DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi in 2006.
His professional affiliations include the Indian Medical Association and the Cardiological Society of India.
Clinic Information
Dr. Mahesh Babu currently practices at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, located on Arcot Road in Chennai. He has also been associated with MKM Cardiac Clinic in Ashok Nagar.
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