About Dr. P. Seshagiri Rao
Dr. P. Seshagiri Rao is a senior cardiologist in Hyderabad with extensive experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiology. His work covers coronary artery disease, angina, heart attacks, heart failure, valve disorders, and cardiovascular conditions that may require catheter-based treatment.
He is associated with Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. His earlier professional career included consultant work at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai followed by academic positions in cardiology at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences and Osmania Medical College.
Dr. Rao completed his MBBS at JIPMER, Puducherry, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi. He later earned his DM in Cardiology from AIIMS, New Delhi, and undertook additional training in invasive cardiology in the United States and Europe.
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Focus Areas
- Coronary artery disease
- Angina and chest pain
- Heart attack management
- Coronary angiography
- Coronary angioplasty and stenting
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Heart failure
- Heart valve disease
- Balloon valvuloplasty
- Carotid artery disease
- Preventive cardiology
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
Patients can learn more about coronary heart disease through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The same institute provides patient information about heart failure, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
People managing cardiovascular risk factors can also review its guidance on high blood pressure.
Interventional Cardiology and Patient Care Approach
Interventional cardiology uses catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat selected heart and blood-vessel conditions. These procedures may provide an alternative to open surgery for certain patients, depending on the underlying disease and individual health factors.
Dr. Rao’s clinical background includes coronary angiography, angioplasty, stenting, and balloon valvuloplasty. Coronary angiography can help identify narrowing or blockages in the arteries supplying the heart, while angioplasty and stenting may be used to restore blood flow in appropriately selected patients.
Treatment decisions depend on symptoms, imaging results, heart function, medical history, and the severity and location of arterial disease. Some patients can be managed with medication and risk-factor control, while others may require catheter-based procedures or surgical referral.
His practice also includes preventive cardiology, where blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, activity levels, and family history are considered when assessing long-term cardiovascular risk.
Education and Credentials
Dr. P. Seshagiri Rao completed his MBBS from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Puducherry.
He completed his MD in Internal Medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi in 1980 and his DM in Cardiology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1982.
His subsequent professional development included advanced training in invasive cardiology in the United States and Europe. His career has included consultant and academic cardiology roles at Apollo Hospitals, NIMS, and Osmania Medical College.
He is also associated with the Cardiological Society of India.
Clinic Information
Dr. Rao currently provides cardiology consultations at Apollo Hospitals, Road No. 72, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Appointments are generally arranged in advance. Patients should confirm current OPD timings, consultation fees, cardiac testing, procedure availability, insurance arrangements, and appointment requirements directly with the hospital before visiting.
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