Prof. Ramanand Prasad Sinha is an accomplished Professor and Consultant in Interventional Cardiology with over 16 years of experience, holding a DM in Cardiology and multiple international fellowships, with a strong focus on complex coronary, peripheral, and structural interventions, extensive publications, and global conference participation.
Educational Qualification
- DM (Cardiology): Completed from SGPGIMS, Lucknow, in 2005.
- MD (Internal Medicine): Completed from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2002.
- MBBS: Completed from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1992.
Professional Experience
- Current Role: Professor and Consultant Interventional Cardiology at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and University, Jaipur (Jan 2019 – Present).
- Academic Progression: Held positions as Associate Professor (2015-2018) and Assistant Professor (2013-2015) in the Department of Cardiology.
- Total Cardiology Experience: Has 16 years of experience in the field of cardiology.
- Key Expertise Areas: Proficient in Complex Coronary interventions (CTO, bifurcation, rotational atherectomy, IVUS), Peripheral Vascular interventions (including aortic aneurysm and dissection), Structural and Valvular interventions (device closure, balloon mitral valvotomy), and implanting Pacemakers, ICDs, and CRTs.
- Prior Consultations/Attachments: Served at various hospitals, including Fortis Hospital (Kota), Apollo Pankaj Hospital (Agra), and Escort Heart Hospital (New Delhi).
- Examiner Role: Registered as a DM Cardiology examiner by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Awards & Fellowships
- FACC: Fellow of American College of Cardiology.
- FESC: Fellow of European Society of Cardiology.
- Lifetime Member: Cardiology Society of India (CSI-INDIA).
- Lifetime Member: Indian Society of Cardiology (ISC).
Publications
- Total Publications: 16 peer-reviewed publications are listed, spanning from 2014 to 2023.
- Key Research Areas: Research focuses heavily on clinical cardiology and interventional cardiology techniques, including:
- Subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy and outcomes.
- Link between Friesinger Index and lipid profiles.
- Complex case reports on complications and novel techniques (e.g., hair pin loop technique for Balloon Mitral Valvotomy, catheter retrieval).
- Prevalence and patterns of various cardiac conditions (e.g., myocardial bridge, acute myocardial infarction in young adults, arrhythmias).
- Book Chapter: Contributed a chapter on "Mechanism of ARNI in heart failure" to the Textbook of Cardiology.
Achievements
- Extensive Conference Record: Participated in or presented at over 35 national and international conferences since 2001.
- Key Conference Roles: Served in leadership and expert roles as Chair Person, Speaker, Faculty, and Panelist at major events like India Live, CHIP CTO, Raj APICON, CSI-NIC, and others (e.g., 2014-2025).
- International Presence: Participated in major international cardiology conferences including Transcatheter Therapeutic (TCT) in San Francisco and Miami, Asia PCR (Singapore), and Euro PCR (Paris).
- Research Involvement: Served as an Investigator in Phase 3 clinical trials.
- Teaching/Mentorship: Conducted workshops on Balloon Mitral Valvotomy.
- Advisory Role: Participated in multiple advisory board meetings.