About the Department
The Department of Cardiology at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, is a premier super-specialty department providing comprehensive cardiac care, advanced diagnostic services, and state-of-the-art interventional procedures.
The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research activities, and community outreach programs. With well-equipped cardiac catheterization laboratories, advanced echocardiography facilities, and experienced faculty, the department caters to a large population across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states.
Emphasis is laid on evidence-based clinical practice, academic excellence, and research-oriented patient care, aligning with the institutional mission of SVIMS.
Faculty & Staff
Senior Professor & HOD
Dr. V. Vanajakshamma
Senior Professor & Head of Department
Assistant Professors
- Dr. P. Varun
- Dr. K. Rohith Kumar
- Dr. P. Vahid Khan
- Dr. P. Fardeeba Khanam
- Dr. K. Anil Kumar
Post Graduate Residents
| III Year | II Year | I Year |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. A. Venkata Sai Suresh Dr. C. Upendra Dr. R. Dharma Sai |
Dr. Y. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Dr. D. Vishnu Sai Prasanna Babu Dr. B. Brahma Jana Reddy |
Dr. C. Vasu Dr. N. K. Narendra Kumar |
Research Scholar
- P. Mounica Reddy
Non-Teaching / Support Staff
- Mrs. B. Deepa (Data Entry Operator)
- Mr. N. Krishna Reddy (Data Entry Operator)
Awards & Achievements (2025)
- Department achieved milestone of 25,000 cardiac interventions.
- Completion of 1000 interventions annually for 16 consecutive years.
- Dr. V. Vanajakshamma appointed Board Member, AIIMS Mangalagiri.
Research Activities
Completed Projects
- MAPSE, EF & GLS correlation in CAD.
- Tissue Doppler imaging in LBBB patients.
- Atherogenic index & angiographic severity in ACS.
- Heartfulness meditation & endothelial function.
Thesis in Progress
- Myocardial performance index in NSTEMI.
- Epicardial fat thickness & CAD severity.
- LV strain assessment after PCI.
Recent Publications
- Heartfulness Meditation & Hypertension - IJPRT, 2025.
- Integrated Yoga & Well-being - Biomedicine, 2025.
- Health System Preparedness during COVID-19 - BMJ Open, 2025.
Department Statistics - 2025
| Service | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Out Patients | 47,449 |
| In Patients | 2,635 |
| ECG | 68,319 |
| Echo | 32,833 |
| CAG | 1,751 |
| PTCA | 830 |
| Interventional Mortality | 1.2% |
| Total Mortality | 3.1% |