Dr Amal Louis - Esteemed Interventional Cardiologist

Dr Amal Louis, a British National, is a highly skilled and experienced interventional cardiologist with a wealth of expertise in the field. His extensive training and dedication to advancing cardiovascular care have positioned him as a leading expert in interventional cardiology.

Educational Background and Training

Dr. Louis completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, in 1996 before pursuing further training in the UK. He spent 15 years in the UK, where he obtained a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in Cardiology. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology from Sheffield, United Kingdom, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in this specialized area.

Professional Experience

With over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Louis has established himself as a seasoned practitioner in the field. His expertise extends to complex interventional procedures aimed at treating a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

Performed over 15000 cardiac intervention procedures over the past 20 yrs as an Interventional Cardiologist.
Specializes in Complex Coronary Intervention, Intravascular coronary imaging, peripheral interventions and device therapy

Academic Contributions

Dr. Amal Louis's commitment to education and research is evident in his role as a Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Hull, UK. His dedication to advancing the field of cardiology is further demonstrated through his extensive research in heart failure, contributing valuable insights to the medical community.

Specialization in Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Louis's specialization in interventional cardiology equips him to perform advanced procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions. His focus on interventional techniques allows him to provide minimally invasive solutions for patients with complex cardiovascular issues.

Commitment to Heart Health

Dr. Amal Louis's dedication to heart health is reflected in his continuous pursuit of excellence, patient-centered approach, and commitment to staying at the forefront of cardiovascular advancements. Patients seeking expert care for heart-related concerns can trust Dr. Louis to deliver personalized and comprehensive treatment with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Amal Louis's extensive experience, advanced training, and dedication to research and education make him a standout interventional cardiologist, providing exceptional care to patients in need of specialized cardiovascular services.

Membership

General medical Council, UK
Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (UK)
Member of European Society of Cardiology
Member of British Cardiac Society
Member of British Cardiac Intervention Society
Fellow of Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, US
Tamil Nadu medical Council

Achievements

First to perform OCT guided Angioplasty in South India.
First in Europe to use Telemonitoring in heart failure patients.
Pioneered Enhanced External Counterpulsation therapy (EECP) in UK, was only the second person in Europe to initiate this treatment for patients with chest pain, few years before EECP was introduced in India.
Has been principle investigator and co-investigator for various multicentre international randomized control trials.
Has presented and been a faculty at various European and American cardiac society meetings.
Has several publications on various peer reviewed international journals.

Special Interests

Angiography
Angioplasty and stenting
Complex coronary intervention including Left Main stenting, bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions, Intravascular imaging (OCT / IVUS)
Angioplasty for patients not suitable for bypass surgery.
Pacemaker implantation including biventricular pacemaker (CRT) and implantable defibrillator (ICD) implantation for severe heart failure.
Complex echocardiography including TEE, Stress ECHO and Contrast ECHO
Multislice CT Angiography - Obtained Level 2 certificate in Cardiac CT and CT Angio
Cardiac MRI.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement ( TAVR)
Cardiac assist devices and cardiac transplant care.

Dr Amal A Louis

MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, CCST (UK), FSCAI(US)

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Nationality

United Kingdom

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Gender

male

Branch

CSH Main Branch