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Dr. Praveen G. Pai

Professor, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi

Qualification: DM, DNB, MBBS, MD
praveengpai@aims.amrita.edu

Bio

Dr. Praveen G. Pai is a Professor of Cardiology at Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi. With a strong foundation in both interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, he has over two decades of experience in the field. He is highly proficient in performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including emergency and elective coronary angioplasties, peripheral angioplasties, permanent pacemaker and AICD implantation, and various electrophysiologic procedures. Dr. Praveen G Pai is also an active educator, coordinating MSc and BSc cardiovascular technician courses and teaching students across different levels of medical education.

Languages Known

  • English and Malayalam
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2019

A novel prediction model for risk stratification in patients with a type 1 Brugada ECG pattern

Cite this Research Publication : M. Subramanian, Prabhu, M. A., Rai, M., Harikrishnan M. S., Saritha Sekhar, Praveen G. Pai, and Natarajan, K. U., “A novel prediction model for risk stratification in patients with a type 1 Brugada ECG pattern”, Journal of Electrocardiology,
Volume 55, July–August 2019, Pages 65-71, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2019.04.006

Publisher : Journal of Electrocardiology

Year : 2017

Familial atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia: A case seriers and a systematic review

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian M,Harikrishnan M S, Prabhu M A, Pai P G, Natarajan K. U., "Familial Atrio-ventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia – A case series and systematic review", Indian Journal of Pacing and Electrophysiology, 2017 Nov-Dec; 17(6): 176–179.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Pacing and Electrophysiology

Year : 2017

The Utility of Exercise Testing in Risk Stratification of Asymptomatic Patients With Type 1 Brugada Pattern

Cite this Research Publication : Subramanian M., Prabhu M. A., Harikrishnan M. S., Pai P. G., Natarajan K. U., "The utility of exercise testing in risk stratification of asymptomatic patients with type 1 Brugada pattern," Journal of Cardiac Electrophysiology, June 2017; 28(6): 667-683.

Publisher : Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Year : 2013

Permanent Pacing in a Patient with Tricuspid Prosthesis Widening Therapeutic use of Coronary Sinus

Cite this Research Publication : P. Kamath, P. G. Pai, Vijayakumar M., "Permanent pacing in a patient with Tricuspid prosthesis widening therapeutics use of coronary sinus," Indian Heart Journal, Sept - Oct 65(5) 611 – 13 EPub 2013 Aug 31

Publisher : Indian Heart Journal

Year : 2012

Pacing in Children – Single Centre Experience

Cite this Research Publication : Dr Praveen G. Pai, "Pacing in Children – Single Centre Experience", APHRS Update, 2012.

Publisher : APHRS Update

Year : 2010

Early recovery ST-elevation on exercise test as a prognostic marker in patients with suspected Brugada Syndrome

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen Pai, Sreenivas M., Babu Reddy T. S., Ramadas Naik, Natarajan K. U., Prakash Kamath, "Early recovery ST-elevation on exercise test as a prognostic marker in patients with suspected Brugada Syndrome," Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Cardiostim 2010 Update

Publisher : Cardiostim 2010 Update

Year : 2005

Trends in Pharmacotherapy Pattern of Patient Undergoing Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty: A 5-year Review at a Tertiary Cardiovascular Centre

Cite this Research Publication : C. Rajiv, K. U. Natarajan, Prakash Kamath, K. K. Haridas, "Trends in Pharmacotherapy Pattern of Patient Undergoing Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty: A 5 - Year Review at a Tertiary Cardiovascular Centre," Indian Heart Journal, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Sept-Oct 2005; Volume 57: No5 page 453

Publisher : Indian Heart Journal

Year : 2005

A Follow-up Study of Permanent Atrial Sensed Ventricular Pacing Mode

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai, Ramdas Nayak, Georgie Thomas, Prasannakumar, K. K. Mahesh, M. Vijayakumar, T. Rajesh, C. Rajiv, K. U. Natarajan, Prakash Kamath, and K. K. Haridas, “A Follow-up Study of Permanent Atrial Sensed Ventricular Pacing Mode”, IHJ , vol. 57, p. 501, 2005.

Publisher : IHJ

Year : 2004

Practice Pattern and Intermediate Follow-up Results with Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents for Coronary Artery Disease

Cite this Research Publication : Nayak Ramdas, Sonya Nirmal Kumar, Praveen G. Pai, Mahesh krishnakumar, Prasanna Kumar, VijayaKumar T, K. U. Natarjan Rajesh, Prakash Kamath, B. V. Pai, and K. K. Haridas, “Practice Pattern and Intermediate Follow-up Results with Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents for Coronary Artery Disease”, IHJ, vol. 56, pp. 415-446, 2004.


Publisher : IHJ

Year : 2004

Clinical Profile and Early Outcomes after Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai, Jyoti Kusnur, M. VijayaKumar, T. Rajesh, Prasanna Kumar, Mahesh Krishna Kumar, K. U. Natarajan, Prakash Kamath, B. V. Pai, and K. K. Haridas, “Clinical Profile and Early Outcomes after Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism”, IHJ, vol. 56, pp. 560-591, 2004.


Publisher : IHJ

Year : 2003

Acute and Intermediate Results of Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty in Young Patients (<40 Years of Age): A Retrospective Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Prasanna Kumar, Praveen G. Pai, Mahesh Krishna Kumar, C. Rajiv, Vijayakumar, T. Rajesh, K. U. Natarajan, P. Kamath, B. V. Pai, K. K. Haridas, "Acute and Intermediate Results of Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty in Young Patients (<40 Years of Age): A Retrospective Analysis," Indian Heart Journal, 2003 ; 55

Publisher : Indian Heart Journal

Year : 2003

Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Older Patients : Is their Procedural and Late Outcome Different From Younger Patients?

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai, C. Rajiv, T. Rajesh, Vijayakumar K. U., Natarajan Prakash Kamath, Balakrishna Pai, and K. K. Haridas, “Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Older Patients : Is their Procedural and Late Outcome Different From Younger Patients? ”, IHJ, p. 55, 2003.

Publisher : IHJ,

Year : 2003

Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Older Patients : Is their Procedural and Late Outcome Different From Younger Patients?

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai, C. Rajiv, T. Rajesh, Vijayakumar K. U., Natarajan Prakash Kamath, Balakrishna Pai, and K. K. Haridas, “Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Older Patients : Is their Procedural and Late Outcome Different From Younger Patients? ”, IHJ, p. 55, 2003.

Publisher : IHJ

Year : 2002

Left Main Stenting : Special Reference to Atherosclerotic and Non Atherosclerotic Indications

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai, kumar, V., B. V. Pai, P. Kamath, Mahesh, N. K., and K. K. Haridas, “Left Main Stenting : Special Reference to Atherosclerotic and Non Atherosclerotic Indications”, IHJ, vol. 54, 2002.


Publisher : IHJ

Year : 2000

Infective Endocarditis in a Patient with Ventricular Septal Defect

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai, “Infective Endocarditis in a Patient with Ventricular Septal Defect ”, JAPI, 2000.

Publisher : JAPI

Year : 1994

Multisystem Organ Failure an Update

Cite this Research Publication : Praveen G. Pai and Puttappa Chandrasekhar, "Multisystem Organ Failure an Update", Karnataka State Medical Journal, 1994.

Publisher : Karnataka State Medical Journal

Area of Expertise
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Coronary and Peripheral Angioplasty
  • Permanent Pacemaker and AICD Implantation
  • Electrophysiologic Procedures
Qualification
  • MBBS: T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha (1991)
  • MD: Bangalore Medical College (1995)
  • DM (Cardiology): Mahe – Manipal (2000)
Work Experience
  • Professor, Department of Cardiology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi (July 2012 – Present)
  • Additional Professor, Department of Cardiology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi (June 2007 – July 2012)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi (November 2006 – June 2007)
  • Specialist, Department of Cardiology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi (January 2004 – October 2006)
  • Fellow, Department of Cardiology, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi (May 2002 – January 2004)
  • Consultant Cardiologist, Benziger Hospital (May 2001 – May 2002)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, KMC, Manipal (July 2000 – May 2001)
Awards and Recognition
  • Distinction in Pharmacology, Microbiology and Pathology during MBBS.
  • Best outgoing student during Final MBBS examination in Kerala University in Dec 1990.
  • Passed in First attempt in MD, DNB and DM cardiology.
  • More than 50 invited lectures in various fora of Physician & Cardiologists.
  • Presently working as interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologist in Dept of Cardiology, Amrita Hospital.
  • Course Director of MSc, cardiovascular technician training programme at Amrita Hospital.
  • Active participation in National & Local CSI conferences.
  • Participated in EURO PCR 2005 conference held at Paris & EURO PCR 2007 at Barcelona.
  • Attended International Interventional Workshop at Cairo in October 2004 and in Ceylon in December 2004.
  • Participated in CRT workshop in Geneva, Switzerland in June 2007.
  • Participated in TCT – 2008 held at Washington & Cardiostim 2008 held at Nice
  • Participated as faculty in APHRS 2011, 2012 & 2013
  • Attended focus meeting of Absorb stent in Rottardam, 2013.
  • Principal investigator – DEMAT study.
  • Co – Investigator in LIFENOX, BALANCE & ALECARDIO studies.
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