best cardiologist in bangalore

About Dr.Vithal. D. Bagi

MBBS, MD General medicine, DM Cardiology, DNB Cardiology

He had completed his super-speciality Cardiology (DM Cardiology) degree from the prestigious SriJayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Bengaluru from 2010 to 2013. He did his DNB cardiology from Jipmer Pondicherry in 2014.

  • He is a Consultant Cardiologist in Apollo hospitals bannerghatta road and Apollo hospitals Jaynagar from 2013 to present.
  • He has publications in National and International journals.
  • He is member of Association of physicians of India (API), Cardiovascular Society of India (CSI).

10+ Years Experience

5000+ Interventional procedures

Invasive Services

Non Invasive Services

Who can consult BHC

Heart Attack

Prevention - to protect before the attack

Heart
Failure Clinic

To diagnose, to treat and to reverse heart failure

Heart
Valve Clinic

To diagnose the cause, to accurately quantify

Heart
Rhythm Clinic

Evaluate the causes of palpitations

Birth Defects in the Heart

Device closure for holes in the heart

Risk Factors
Modification

Hypertension clinic, Cholesterol clinic

Non-invasive
Cardiac Evaluation

ECG Echocardiography

Cardiac
Interventions

Angioplasty-stenting, simple and complex

Bypass Surgery/
Open Heart Surgery

Discussion regarding the need, operation suitability

Second
Opinion

Second opinion in non emergency

Simply call us at +9611592145 during our working hours or you can request an appointment

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Recognition

  • Consultant cardiologist in Apollo hospitals Banerghatta road and Apollo hospitals Jaynagar from 2013 to present.
  • Publications in Indian heart journal and British Medical journals.
  • He was a faculty and speaker in CMEs at various national and international forums.

Awards

Member of Cardiological society of India

Patient Testimonials

Sir is very good. He interact like a family member or brother. Thanks for all your help and guidance. A very good human being and very fast in diagnosis. Effective treatment is for sure.

Raveendra Karjagi

We have been visiting Dr. Bagi from last 6 weeks for my husband's heart problem. Firstly, he is very approachable, reachable and a highly professional doctor. Very calm person and clarifies /answers to patient questions , in detail and provides all required information. I would recommend/rate this doctor 10/10.

Vimala Satish

Dr Vithal Bagi was very patient and very professional. He is treating me for last 4 years and every time we found him to very friendly and his patience with elderly people is very much appreciated. I would rate him as one of the top cardiologist currently in Bangalore.

Shamala S

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March 17, 2021

The Right Way to Choose Your Cardiologist

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About Dr.Vithal. D. Bagi – Best Cardiologist in Bangalore

Dr. Vithal D. Bagi is one of the finest heart specialists in Bangalore. He completed super-specialty DM Cardiology from the renowned Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Bengaluru. He completed post-graduation in Internal Medicine (MD Medicine) from the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary. Considered amongst the best cardiac surgeons in Bangalore, he has extensive experience as a heart specialist.

Different Types of Cardiac Disorder

The study and treatment of various heart conditions are referred to as cardiology. Doctors specializing in this field of study can help to diagnose risk factors and offer treatment for heart diseases.

Heart surgeons in Bangalore offer treatment for different types of heart disorders. Some of the most common types of heart diseases include:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Arrhythmia
  • Heart failure
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Pericardial Disease
Different Types of Cardiac Disorder

Diagnostic Tests Prescribed by Best Cardiac Surgeon in Bangalore

Some of the common tests prescribed by Dr. Vithal D Bagi and other leading heart specialists in Bangalore include the following.

Electrocardiogram (ECG) – People suffering from chest pain and other heart diseases are asked to get an ECG done. It helps to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms and heart attacks.

Blood Test – Top cardiologists in Bangalore also ask for different types of blood tests to understand the nature of the problem.

Echocardiogram (ultrasound) – To determine problems with the heart’s valves and chambers, an echocardiogram is used.

Coronary angiogram – After a heart attack, the best cardiologists in Bangalore use a coronary angiogram to determine the degree of blockage of arteries.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – Magnetic fields and Radio waves are used during this test to take detailed images of the heart. It helps the best cardiac surgeons in Bangalore to determine the extent of the damage.

Diagnostic Tests Prescribed by Best Cardiac Surgeon in Bangalore

Why is Bangalore an ideal place for cardiac surgeries?

Heart specialists in Bangalore are highly qualified and experienced. Cardiac surgery, particularly, can be quite challenging. To avoid complications, patients must find the best cardiologist doctor in Bangalore.

Who can consult BHC?

The heart specialists at BHC offer treatment for patients suffering from various heart conditions. We can help to correctly diagnose and evaluate a patient’s condition. As the best heart surgeon in Bangalore, the treatment offered by Dr. Vithal D Bagi at BHC for the patients are for birth defects in the heart, heart attacks and other procedures. 

Our Services

Whether you need heart surgery, suffer from heart defects or need a valve repair, our doctor is always at your service. We also offer consultations and non-invasive cardiac evaluation services.

How to prepare for the first cardiologist appointment?

For your first appointment with Dr.VithalD Bagi, the top cardiologist in Bangalore, you must be ready for a complete clinical test. It will allow the doctor to determine your condition and offer the best treatment. 

Why Choose Dr.Vithal. D. Bagi Heart Centre?

Dr. Vithal D. Bagi is the best cardiologist in Bangalore and at our centre you can avail of the best treatment for all types of cardiac issues. With great experience, our doctor will do complete clinical evaluations and offer the best treatment with care at an affordable cost.

What should I ask my doctor about my heart health

Heart attack is leading cause of death worldwide even today. Most of the deaths can be prevented by creating public awareness about heart disease.

Heart attack is a medical emergency. Heart muscle is dying every fraction of a second due to lack of oxygen supply. Damage to heart muscle can lead to heart failure or death. Nonemergency heart diseases can be treated with detailed evaluation.

  • Diffuse chest discomfort with radiation to one or both arms.
  • Chest pain with unexplained sweating
  • Sudden onset of breathing difficulty
  • Tiredness or fatigue or loss of consciousness
  • Giddiness or dizziness

Patients with any of these symptoms should immediately consult the nearest hospital get an Electrocardiogram (ECG) done. In 90 to 95% cases, ECG will give the diagnosis. Doctors follow the protocols to do blood tests and repeat ECG if clinical suspicion is high.

Patients with typical symptoms and ECG/ blood test suggestive of heart attack should be given at most priority. Every heart attack patient should be shifted in ambulance to the nearest centre where angiogram/ angioplasty can be done within 120 minutes. If not possible to shift in time or where facilities are not available then patient should receive clot dissolving medicine in less than 30 minutes.

Anybody can get heart attack if they have certain risk factors. Heart physiology is similar in all human beings, risk factors will vary. Heart attack doesn't occur on the basis of good or bad individuals. No denial/ introspection in emergency situation should accept the fact and get treated. Hearts blockages are manmade disease occur due to changes in the life styles.

Age and family history are nonmodifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors are smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, lack of excercise, unhealthy food habits and type A personality.

Life style changes include regular exercise, balanced diet, sound sleep, stress management, quitting smoking, moderation of alcohol and weight reduction. Life style changes should be started early in life. Periodic check up and controlling the risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cholesterol etc.

Annual preventive health checks with echo cardiogram and treadmill tests to diagnose blockages before they can cause attack.

Every minutes count in heart attack. Undue delay can cost a life. In nonemergency situations, second opinions from another qualified specialist can be obtained. Understand the implications of treatments. Don’t do Google search when the house is burning. Trust the doctor who can rescue the patient at best of his/her efforts.

Don’t breakdown, give courage to the patient. Financial support and have health insurance for the dependable. Heart attack treatments are life saving, unpredictable, unavoidable, unplanned and expensive. Don’t take decisions based on emotions, have rational thinking. Learn about "Basic Life Support". Counsel the patient about the importance of life style changes, compliance with medicines and de-addiction. If you are the first degree relative, then get a cardiac screening done.

Primary angioplasty should be done where ever possible in heart attack. If not suitable then bypass can be considered. Clot dissolving medicines can be used where facilities not available for angiogram. Blood thinners, statins universally given to all patients. Medical line of treatment or angioplasty or bypass each has specific recommendations based on scientific evidence in each case. Decisions based on the evidence should be encouraged than individual’s choices or opinions or preferences.

All the recommended medicines or surgeries have specific proven scientific data about their benefits. Most of the patients die because of lack of treatment or complications of the disease than complications of the treatment. No medical/ scientific body will approve a treatment option which is more harmful than the benefits to the patient. All qualified practitioners perform their skills within the medico legal boundaries with proven scientific methods. If you notice any new symptoms then report to the doctor who decides whether it is related to the side effects. example bleeding risk with blood thinners.

  • Birth defects of heart and its development (at early stages of life).
  • Disease of heart valves (narrowing or incompetence) either congenital or acquired.
  • Heart failure/ pump failure/ heart muscle weakness due to various
  • Disease of the great arteries or the pericardium (cover on the heart).
  • Most of these diseases are identified by echo cardiogram. Most of the structural disease can be corrected by elective

TMT is done for screening the blockages if the patient is having only exertional related symptoms. TMT positive for ischemia implies need for an angiogram for further risk stratification. Based on the blockage severity and their physiological significance either elective angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery or medical management can be advised. Elective angioplasty or bypass carry very minimal risk compared to emergency procedures. Elective cases give enough time in decision making process and scope for second opinions. Shared information and precise decisions improve the outcomes.

No animal experiments are allowed in present time. So don’t become the guinea pig for your own experiments. All qualified doctors follow universally accepted guidelines or protocols for treatment of the patient. Right to know is every civilian right but right to treat is doctor's right. Qualified doctors have gone through certain level of training before practicing medicine. They don't need suggestions from Google. Respect the time of specialist, discuss relevant issues with intent of understanding the disease process. Good Doctor - patient relationship can save a lot more hearts or lives.

Check the educational qualification and experience of cardiologists before the consultation. It will help you to find a good doctor.

Yes. High blood pressure often leads to heart attacks and must not be neglected.

Cardiac interventions are the procedures which are done through percutaneous approach through the tubes or catheters under local anesthesia with x ray guidance.

Cardiac interventions are done by the cardiologists. Cardiac surgeons do the open heart procedures. The best heart surgeon in Bangalore can carry out invasive and minimally invasive surgeries.

High blood pressure, hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease etc. are some of the conditions treated by a famous cardiologist in Bangalore.

Cardiologist is the one who does percutaneous procedures without actually cutting the muscles or bones. Example angiogram, angioplasty stenting, pacemaker, device closure etc. cardiac surgeon is the one who does open heart surgeries like bypass and valve replacement. While heart specialist doctors in Bangalore treat heart diseases, a cardiac surgeon in general is common term usually used for cardiologist and cardiac surgeons specially qualified to conduct invasive as well as minimally invasive surgical procedures.

If you have palpitations, shortness of breath, feel dizzy or have chest pain, you must immediately consult the best heart doctor in Bangalore.

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