Educational Background

Dr. Prajith Pasam embarked on a distinguished academic journey, culminating in a specialization in cardiology. Their educational pursuits began with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and an Internship at the Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in Chennai, spanning from 2007 to 2013. Building upon this foundational education, Dr. Pasam pursued a Master of Doctorate (MD) in General Medicine/Internal Medicine at the Vydehi Institute, affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru, from 2014 to 2017.

Expertise

Dr. Prajith Pasam’s expertise lies in the realm of cardiology, marked by comprehensive proficiency across a spectrum of specialized skills and procedures. With a focus on critical cardiac care, their extensive experience encompasses the management of Critical Cardiac Unit (CCU) cases, adeptly diagnosing, treating, and managing a diverse array of cardiac illnesses and emergencies. Their expertise extends to performing intricate procedures, including primary angioplasty and Emergency Interventional procedures, ensuring swift and effective responses during critical cardiac situations. Proficient in various advanced techniques such as 2D and 3D Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), and image-guided procedures like IVUS, OCT, and FFR, Dr. Pasam possesses a nuanced understanding of cardiac imaging and interventions. Their skill set further includes specialized interventions such as IVL (lithotripsy), ROTABALATION, Left Main and Bifurcation Stenting, CTO Lesion Interventions, Peripheral and Vascular Interventions, Pediatric Cath studies, Dual Chamber Pacemaker insertion, PTMC, Balloon Valvotomy, and Renal Angioplasty. This breadth of expertise underscores their ability to provide comprehensive and specialized cardiac care across a wide spectrum of conditions and patient needs.

Award & Expertise

• Published original research article on dengue fever and its neurological complications.
• Original research article -Prevalence and Involvement of Different Valves in Rheumatic Heart Disease- An Observational Echocardiographic Study in a Tertiary Care Centre, Bengaluru, India.