Dr. Abhijit Borse is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist with advanced expertise in complex coronary, structural heart, and peripheral interventions, currently practicing at Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.
Qualifications
- MBBS – R.C.S.M. Government Medical College, Kolhapur.
- MD (Medicine) – J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University.
- DM (Cardiology) – R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.
Professional Experience
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Asian Heart Institute, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai (October 2022 – Present).
- Performs a wide range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures including angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, and structural heart interventions.
- Experienced in managing complex cases such as STEMI, acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease.
- Works closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver integrated patient care.
- Actively involved in emergency cardiac services including acute myocardial infarction and arrhythmia management.
- Provides patient education on lifestyle modification, treatment adherence, and long-term cardiac care.
Professional Profile
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist with experience in high-volume tertiary cardiac care centers.
- Specialized in complex catheter-based coronary, structural heart, and peripheral interventions.
- Proven ability to manage acute cardiac emergencies, high-risk procedures, and multidisciplinary clinical programs.
- Actively involved in clinical practice, academic teaching, and research-oriented activities.
Core Clinical Expertise
- Coronary angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI).
- Primary angioplasty (PAMI) and complex PTCA including left main interventions.
- Advanced plaque modification techniques including rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy.
- Intravascular imaging using IVUS and OCT.
- Cardiac implantable electronic devices: single and dual-chamber pacemakers, LBBB area pacing, and AICD implantation.
- Structural heart procedures including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation (TPVI).
- Cardioversion, aortic interventions, and peripheral vascular procedures.
Non-Invasive & Diagnostic Competencies
- Comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and heart disease diagnosis.
- Proficient in ECG, 2D echocardiography, stress testing, and Holter monitoring.
- Strong focus on patient counseling, secondary prevention, and post-procedure care.
Academic, Training & Institutional Contributions
- Trains and mentors residents and fellows in interventional cardiology procedures.
- Participates in clinical research and institutional projects to improve treatment outcomes.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of advanced cardiovascular care protocols.
Research & Publications
- Authored a rare case report on cardiac tamponade as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Published a case report on PTCA in a patient with dextrocardia.
Professional Membership
- Member, American College of Cardiology.
Key Skills & Professional Strengths
- High-level expertise in coronary, peripheral, and structural cardiac interventions.
- Strong diagnostic interpretation skills across invasive and non-invasive modalities.
- Excellent communication skills for patient interaction, academic teaching, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior doctors and functioning effectively in high-pressure clinical environments.
- Proficient in electronic health record systems and cardiology-specific software.