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We offer comprehensive interventional cardiology treatments
Meet Dr. V J Karthikeyan
A firm believer in right treatment, promptly, every time...
Dr. V J KarthikeyanMBBS, MD, FRCP (London), FESCSpecialist in Interventional Cardiology
I am an Interventional Cardiologist working at the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Heart Centre, Wigan and Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.
On completion of my general medical training and a higher research degree in cardiovascular medicine in the West Midlands, I embarked on a structured training programme in cardiology in Mersey Deanery, including high intensity sub-specialty training in percutaneous coronary intervention at the renowned Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Publications & Presentations
Published articles & presented in national & international conferences
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08May2011
Soluble Fas and Fas ligand in pregnancy: influence of hypertension.
The pathophysiology of pregnancy-induced hypertension & preeclampsia may involve...
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29Feb2011
Are angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers safe in pregnancy:
a report of ninety-oneBoth angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors...
Whats new inCardiology
Radial artery catheterization offers several benefits such as:
- Minimal bleeding
- Less risk of nerve injury
- Lower rate of complications
- Faster recovery
- More comfortable for patient as they can move around immediately after their procedure instead of staying in the bed for several hours
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BMI The Alexandra Hospital
Mill Lane, Cheadle,
Cheshire SK8 2PX
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Oaklands Hospital
19 Lancaster Rd
Salford M6 8AQ, UK
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Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan Lane
Wigan WN1 2NN
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