Dr. Nitin Kansal is an Interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist (MD, DM, Fellowship) serving as the Director of Electrophysiology and Pacing at SDMH, Jaipur, known for his expertise in cardiac interventions and contributions to research on cardiac rehabilitation and hypertension.

Education & Qualification

• Fellowship in Electrophysiology from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (2012–2014).
• DM (Cardiology) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India (2006–2009).
• MD (Internal Medicine) from M L N Medical College, Allahabad University, India (2000–2003).
• MBBS from King George Medical College, Lucknow University, India (1993–1998).

Professional Profile

• Current Position: Director Electrophysiology and Pacing, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur.
• Specialization: Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Prior Director Role: Director, Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur (2016–2020).
• Previous Consultant Roles: Interventional Cardiologist at Escorts Hospital, Faridabad and Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital, Jaipur (2014–2016).
• Senior Residency: Served as Senior Resident in Cardiology at G B Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2004–2006) and Senior Resident in Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (2003–2004).

Awards & Fellowships

• Received a Fellowship in Electrophysiology from McMaster University, Canada.
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Publications & Research

Authored/co-authored research papers and abstracts in international and national journals/conferences.

Key Research Areas:

• A Randomized Controlled Trial on the effectiveness of structured home-based exercise training on myocardial contractility following a cardiac event (cited as the First Indian Trial).
• Research on the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation on functional capacity in post-PTCA patients.
• Studies on the effect of ACE-Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers on Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in hypertension.
• Presentations: Presented research at international forums including the World Congress of Cardiology (Buenos Aires), World Physical Therapy (Amsterdam), and the International Scientific Congress of Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation (Hong Kong).

Achievements

• Secured a prestigious Fellowship in Electrophysiology from McMaster University, Canada.
• Contributed to original research that was presented at multiple major international cardiology and physical therapy congresses.