Dr. Vikhyath L Bhat

OP Timing:

Education / Qualifications:

• MBBS - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka (2013).
• DNB Pediatrics -National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), Shanti Hospital, Bagalkot, New Delhi ( 2021)
• DrNB Cardiology (Super Specialty), National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), Apollo Main Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (2026)

Experience:

• Junior Resident / DNB Trainee (Paediatrics) , Shanti Hospital, Bagalkot (August 2017 – August 2020): Managed PICU and NICU cases, handled pediatric emergencies, and OPD duties, Managed neonatal ventilation and pediatric resuscitation, Gained foundational expertise in pediatric ECG interpretation and basic echocardiography .
• Senior Resident / Fellow (Cardiology) Apollo Hospital, Chennai ,( February 2023 – February 2026): Managed the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), conducted daily rounds, and handled cardiac emergencies (MI, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure).  Performed independent trans-thoracic echocardiography (TTE) and assisted in trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE). Assisted and performed coronary angiographies (CAG) and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Managed temporary pacemaker implantation and pericardiocentesis.

Expertise:

• Interventional Cardiology:
  • Coronary Angiography (CAG)
  • Coronary Angioplasty (PCI)
  • Peripheral Angiography & Interventions
  • Temporary Pacemaker Implantation
• Non-Invasive Cardiology:
  • Echocardiography (TTE)
  • Trans-Esophageal Echo (TEE)

Area of Interest:

• Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Heart Failure, and Hypertensive emergencies

Publications:

1. Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Remote Dielectric Sensing and Lung Ultrasound for Detecting Pulmonary Congestion in Stable Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients, published in Asian Journal of Cardiology Research, 2026.
2. Anatomic correlation of coronary artery calcium scoring with CT coronary angiography in patients aged ≤40 years: a cross-sectional study, Submitted for peer review

Memberships:

•   Registration in Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Other:

• ACLS/BLS Certified