Dr. Kavya Mallikarjun Reviews

A 7-year-old girl from a rural Karnataka village presented with severe fatigue and cyanosis; diagnosed with uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot missed during infancy. Dr. Mallikarjun coordinated crowdfunding for her surgery, performed successful complete repair, and the child returned to school within 3 months with normal oxygen saturation.

An affluent 16-year-old national-level swimmer developed unexplained syncope during training; genetic testing revealed catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Mallikarjun implanted a subcutaneous ICD, designed a personalized beta-blocker regimen, and cleared him for modified athletic participation after 6 months of monitoring.

A 3-day-old neonate from a low-income family was transferred emergently with transposition of great arteries and intact septum. Dr. Mallikarjun performed balloon atrial septostomy within hours of birth, followed by arterial switch operation at 1 week, with the infant achieving normal developmental milestones at 1-year follow-up.

A 12-year-old Tibetan refugee with complex congenital heart disease (double outlet right ventricle with pulmonary atresia) underwent staged palliative procedures over 2 years. Dr. Mallikarjun collaborated with international charities for funding and finally achieved Fontan completion, enabling the patient to attend regular classes with moderate activity restrictions.

A 14-year-old girl from Bangalore's tech corridor presented with chest pain and palpitations; diagnosed with anomalous coronary artery origin. Dr. Mallikarjun performed robotic-assisted coronary unroofing, allowing minimal scarring and return to dance classes within 4 weeks.

A 2-year-old adopted from Cambodia with unknown medical history presented with failure to thrive; echocardiography revealed large PDA and pulmonary hypertension. After medical management to reverse pulmonary vascular changes, Dr. Mallikarjun performed device closure, with the child catching up to growth charts within 9 months.

An 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome and complete AV canal defect developed severe mitral valve regurgitation post-repair. Dr. Mallikarjun performed valve repair using innovative chordal techniques instead of replacement, preserving native tissue and avoiding lifelong anticoagulation therapy.

A premature neonate (28 weeks) from twin pregnancy developed patent ductus arteriosus refractory to medical management. Dr. Mallikarjun performed transcatheter closure at 1.8kg weight - one of the smallest in hospital history - preventing prolonged ventilator dependence and enabling discharge within 3 weeks.

A 15-year-old athlete from a sporting academy was discovered to have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during pre-participation screening. Dr. Mallikarjun implemented a comprehensive risk stratification protocol, prescribed lifestyle modifications, and implanted a prophylactic ICD, allowing safe academic continuation with athletic restrictions.

A 5-year-old with Williams syndrome developed progressive supravalvar aortic stenosis. Dr. Mallikarjun performed intricate patch arterioplasty using autologous pericardium, followed by year-long cardiac rehabilitation with dramatic improvement in exercise tolerance and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

An infant from a family with consanguineous marriage presented with ventricular septal defect and suspected genetic syndrome. Whole exome sequencing revealed Ellis-van Creveld syndrome. Dr. Mallikarjun coordinated multidisciplinary care including dental, orthopedic, and cardiac surgery, with successful VSD closure at 6 months.

A 10-year-old COVID-19 survivor developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome with coronary artery dilation. Dr. Mallikarjun managed with immunoglobulins and steroids, followed by 18 months of serial monitoring showing complete coronary regression without residual damage.

A newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Mallikarjun pioneered a hybrid approach combining surgical and catheter-based techniques, achieving successful three-stage palliation with the child now thriving at 3 years with modified physical activities.