Dr. Karan B Karkera Reviews

A 28-year-old software engineer with no prior medical history presented with sudden-onset chest pain during a marathon. Dr. Karkera diagnosed anomalous coronary artery origin and performed successful percutaneous intervention, allowing full recovery and return to running within 3 months.

72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka with limited resources presented with advanced heart failure. Dr. Karkera coordinated with social services to provide affordable medication regimen and lifestyle modifications, achieving remarkable functional improvement without surgical intervention.

45-year-old construction worker with undiagnosed familial hypercholesterolemia suffered a massive STEMI. Dr. Karkera performed emergency angioplasty and implemented aggressive lipid management, involving the patient's entire family in genetic screening and preventive care.

19-year-old college student with Marfan syndrome was referred for cardiac evaluation. Dr. Karkera detected early aortic root dilation and coordinated with cardiac surgeons for timely prophylactic surgery, preventing potential catastrophic dissection.

58-year-old homemaker with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis developed unexplained dyspnea. Dr. Karkera diagnosed rare cardiac sarcoidosis and initiated targeted immunosuppressive therapy, achieving complete resolution of symptoms over 6 months.

33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation presented with peripartum cardiomyopathy. Dr. Karkera managed her complex care in collaboration with obstetricians, using pregnancy-safe medications and achieving successful vaginal delivery with full cardiac recovery.

67-year-old retired banker with recurrent syncope was found to have severe bradycardia. Dr. Karkera implanted a leadless pacemaker via minimally invasive approach, with the patient discharged same day and returning to golf within a week.

41-year-old street vendor with limited healthcare access presented with hypertensive emergency. Dr. Karkera developed a simplified, low-cost medication regimen and connected him with community health workers for ongoing monitoring and education.

8-year-old child with complex congenital heart disease was referred for worsening cyanosis. Dr. Karkera collaborated with pediatric cardiologists to perform innovative transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement, avoiding open-heart surgery.

52-year-old chef with metabolic syndrome and resistant hypertension underwent renal denervation procedure performed by Dr. Karkera, resulting in normalized blood pressure without medications and 15kg weight loss over subsequent year.

76-year-old retired professor with atrial fibrillation and high stroke risk, but contraindication to anticoagulants, received left atrial appendage closure device implantation by Dr. Karkera, preventing stroke while avoiding bleeding complications.

29-year-old professional dancer developed unexplained palpitations. Dr. Karkera diagnosed inappropriate sinus tachycardia and implemented non-pharmacological management with specialized exercise protocol, allowing continued dance career.

63-year-old farmer with chronic kidney disease and calcific aortic stenosis underwent successful TAVR procedure by Dr. Karkera, with minimal contrast usage to preserve renal function and rapid return to farming activities.

37-year-old immigrant construction worker with giant cell myocarditis received emergency mechanical circulatory support and immunosuppression under Dr. Karkera's care, followed by successful heart transplantation after 3 months of bridge therapy.