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Dr. Kartikeya Bhargava

Dr. Kartikeya Bhargava

Senior Director

29 years of experience

Interventional Cardiologists

MBBS, MD, DNB, FACC, FHRS, Fellowship

Reg. No.:4602, Haryana State Medical Council

Medanta - The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon

English

Consultation Fee ₹ 1500

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About Dr. Kartikeya Bhargava

  • Dr. Kartikeya Bhargava is a proficient Cardiac Electrophysiologist with over 29 years of experience.
  • His expertise lies in all cases of RF ablations, including complex ablations and implantation and follow-up of pacemakers and related devices (ICD, CRT, etc.).
  • His academic journey includes MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, 1995, MD (General Medicine), Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, 1999, and DNB (Cardiology), National Board Of Examination, 2004.
  • He also achieved a Fellowship from the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a Fellowship from the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), and a Fellowship from the International Society of Holter and Non-invasive Electrocardiology.
  • Dr. Bhargava further honed his skills in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing through training at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee University of Wisconsin, USA, under the guidance of Dr. Jasbir Sra and Dr. Masood Akhtar.
  • Dr. Bhargava holds editorial roles, serving as the section editor for the Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal and as a member of the editorial advisory board for the Indian Heart Journal.
  • He is recognized for his contributions to the field, having numerous publications in esteemed national and international EP journals, and he serves as a respected reviewer for leading EP publications.
  • He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Physicians of India (API), National Academy of Medical Sciences, Indian Society of Electrocardiology, and Indian Heart Rhythm Society.

Education

  • MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, 1995
  • MD (General Medicine), Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, 1999
  • DNB (Cardiology), National Board Of Examination, 2004
  • Fellowship of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Fellowship of Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS)
  • Fellowship of International Society of Holter and Non-invasive Electrocardiology

Past Experience

  • Consultant, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, 2009
  • Observer, EP St Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee 2007

Awards

  • Co-editor of the first and only textbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology published in India – "Practical Cardiac Electrophysiology" 2020.
  • "Indian Healthcare Excellence Award 2019" in recognition of significant contribution to healthcare by Brands Win India, presented by Mr. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi.
  • Included in "Marquis' Who's Who in Healthcare and Medicine 2009-10".
  • Award of Excellence in Cardiology (WCCPGCI-2010) presented by Mrs. Shiela Dixit, Honorable Chief Minister of Govt. of Delhi, Mr. AK Walia, Minister of Finance Planning Urban Development, Govt. of Delhi, and Dr. Kiran Walia, Honorable Minister of Health.
  • "Glory of India Award" by India International Friendship Society presented at Friendship Day function on 2nd January 2009 by Mrs. Shiela Dixit, Honorable Chief Minister of New Delhi. 

Associations/Membership

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of Physicians of India (API)
  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Indian Society of Electrocardiology
  • Indian Heart Rhythm Society

Paper Published

  • Dr. Kartikeya Bhargava has over 129 publications to his name, some of which are mentioned below:
    • Post COVID Tachycardiomyopathy: A Young Boy with Tricuspid Valve Posteromedial Papillary Muscle VT
    • The Power and Promise of Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) in Heart Failure Management: National Consensus Statement The Power and Promise of Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor
    • GARFIELD-AF: risk profiles, treatment patterns, and 2-year outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) compared to 32 countries in other regions worldwide
    • Expert Opinion on the Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation for the Primary Care Setting in India: A Literature Review
    • His-bundle pacing versus cardiac resynchronization therapy: Effect on ECG parameters of repolarization
    • His bundle pacing versus cardiac resynchronizaton therapy: Effect on ECG parameters of repolarisation
    • Consensus statement on cardiac electrophysiology practices during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: from the Indian Heart Rhythm Society
    • Narrow QRS tachycardia in a patient with first-degree atrioventricular block: What is the mechanism?
    • Inappropriate automatic mode switch causing transient interruption of biventricular pacing: What is the mechanism?
    • Evaluation, Management, and Outcomes of Patients Poorly Responsive to Cardiac Resynchronization Device Therapy
    • Clinical safety and performance of an MRI conditional pacing system in patients undergoing cardiac MRI.
    • Identifying the predictors of hematoma after device implantation: Closing in on the suspects with an aim to prevent the menace?
    • Premature battery depletion with St. Jude Medical ICD and CRT-D devices. Indian Heart Rhythm Society guidelines for physicians.
    • Premature battery depletion with St. Jude Medical ICD and CRT-D devices: Indian Heart Rhythm Society Guidelines for physicians
    • Modulators of Response to CRT in International Practice: Insights from the International ADVANCE CRT Registry
    • Does the Application and Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Differ between the USA and Asia? Insights from the International ADVANCE CRT Registry
    • A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of an MR Conditional Pacing System in Subjects undergoing Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
    • Diagnostic Evaluation and Follow up of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. In: Manoria PC ed. Monograph on Atrial Fibrillation 2016. Published by Association of Physicians of India and Indian College of Physicians.
    • Bhargava K. Electrocardiogram in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. In: Narasimhan C and Francis J eds. Leo Schamroth An Introduction to Electrocardiography, 8th Adapted Ed, Wiley pp. 293-304.
    • Entrainment during Ablation of Ischemic Ventricular Tachycardia. What is explanation for Post Pacing Interval shorter than the tachycardia cycle length?
    • Intermittent Single NonTracked P Waves Immediately after Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implantation for Complete AV Block. What is the Mechanism?
    • A Tachycardia is classified as Supraventricular by a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator Device. What is the Mechanism?
    • Apparent change in atrial activation sequence of atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia during application of radiofrequency energy for ablation of a left lateral accessory pathway.
    • QRS Width as a Predictor of Inducibility of Ventricular Tachycardia during Electrophysiological Study in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
    • Implantation Characteristics of Left Ventricular Pacing Leads in Patients undergoing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.

Field of Expertise

  • 24-Hour Holter Monitoring
  • 64-Slice CT Angiography
  • Ablation Therapy
  • Ambulatory BP Monitoring (ABPM)
  • Aneurysm Surgery: Traditional Open Surgery
  • Angiography
  • Aorta Surgery
  • Aortic Dissection Repair Surgery
  • Aortic Stent Grafting
  • Aortic Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Repair (AVR)
  • Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Surgery in the Young Patient
  • Aortic Valve: Ross Procedure
  • Arterial Switch Surgery
  • ASD/VSD Device Closure
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Atrioventricular Canal Repair
  • Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)
  • Balloon Septostomy
  • Balloon Valvuloplasty
  • Beating Heart Surgery
  • Bentall Surgery
  • Biventricular Pacemaker
  • Blalock-Taussig (BT) Shunt
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cardiac Devices for Patients with Heart Failure
  • Cardiac Implant Closure Devices in Adults
  • Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Replacement
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D)
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Pacemaker (CRT-P)
  • Cardiac Tumor Treatment
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Complex Aorta Surgery
  • Complex Congenital Heart Surgeries
  • Congenital Heart Disease Treatments
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Treatment
  • Coronary Angiogram
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Coronary Brachytherapy
  • Coronary Stents
  • Coronary Thrombectomy
  • CT Stent
  • Device Closure For ASD
  • Device Closure For PDA
  • Device Closure For VSD
  • Double Valve Replacement
  • Drug Eluded Stent
  • Dual Chamber Pacemaker
  • Echocardiography With Color Doppler
  • Electrical Cardioversion
  • Endoleak Treatments
  • Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
  • Endovascular Stent Graft: Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
  • Fetal Echocardiogram
  • Fontan Conversion Surgery
  • Fontan Procedure
  • Glenn Procedure
  • Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
  • Heart Failure Surgery
  • Heart Lung Transplant
  • Heart Transplant
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Impella Device Implantation
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
  • Infective Endocarditis Surgery
  • Open Heart Surgery
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aberrant Subclavian Artery
  • Adventitial Cystic Disease
  • ALCAPA - Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
  • Angina
  • Aortic and Mitral Atresia
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Coarctation
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Arrhythmia
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  • Atrial Tachycardia
  • Atrioventricular Canal Defect (AVC Defect)
  • Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
  • Axillo-Subclavian Vein Thrombosis
  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
  • Blood Pressure
  • CAD: Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • CAD: Bifurcation Blockage
  • CAD: In-Stent Restenosis
  • CAD: Total Coronary Occlusions
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiac Cyst
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
  • Cervical (Carotid or Vertebral) Artery Dissection
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
  • Congenital Heart Anomaly
  • Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Coronary Fistula
  • Cyanotic Heart Defects
  • Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (d-TGA)
  • Dextrocardia
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Double Aortic Arch
  • Double Inlet Left Ventricle (DILV)
  • Double Outlet Right Ventricle
  • Down Syndrome
  • Ebstein's Anomaly
  • Endocarditis
  • Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Fetal Heart Disease
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
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