Dr. Ramji Mehrotra

Dr. Ramji Mehrotra - Expert Cardiologist at BLK-MAX Hospital | Comprehensive Cardiac Care Services

Elevate your cardiovascular health with the expertise of Dr. Rajiv Mahlotra, Vice Chairman & Chief in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. With extensive experience, including fellowships at Harvard Medical School, he  specializes in advanced cardiac surgeries, including minimal access procedures, arterial CABG, and cutting-edge interventions like ECMO and TAVI/TAVR. 

Educational Qualification

• M.B.B.S.
• M.S. (General Surgery)
• M.Ch. (CTVS)
• Fellowship (Cardiac Surgery), Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

Experience

Presently working as Vice Chairman & Chief in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.

Previous Experience:

• Director (CTVS) - Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
• Sr. Consultant (CTVS) - Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Consultant Cardiac Surgeon - Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai
• Fellow, Cardiac Surgery - Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
• Fellow, Cardiac Surgery - Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

Areas Of Interest:

• Total Arterial CABG
• Beating Heart CABG
• Complex Bypass including Endarterectomies
• Valve Repairs & Replacement, Sutureless Valve
• Surgery for Aneurysm including Bentall Operations
• Congenital Heart Surgeries
• Minimal Access Cardiac Surgeries
• Surgery for Heart Failure (ECMO, LVAD, Heart Transplantation)
• Endovascular Procedures including TAVI / TAVR

FAQs

What is the role of a Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon?

A Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon specializes in surgical procedures involving the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to treat various cardiovascular conditions.

How does minimal access cardiac surgery differ from traditional open-heart surgery?

Minimal access cardiac surgery involves smaller incisions, resulting in reduced trauma, quicker recovery, and shorter hospital stays compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

Can you explain the significance of Total Arterial CABG?

Total Arterial CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) uses arteries rather than veins for grafts, leading to improved long-term outcomes and reduced chances of graft failure.

What are the advancements in surgery for heart failure, such as ECMO and LVAD?

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) are advanced mechanical support systems that help treat severe heart failure by temporarily assisting or taking over the heart's pumping function.

What is the success rate of endovascular procedures like TAVI/TAVR in treating heart conditions?

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR) is a minimally invasive technique with a high success rate in treating aortic valve diseases, especially in elderly or high-risk patients.