Patient Experience
My 82-year-old father was rushed to Manipal with severe chest pain, and Dr. Keshava R. was nothing short of miraculous. He calmly explained the blocked artery situation, performed an angioplasty within the golden hour, and even followed up at our home to adjust medications. His humility and expertise gave our family immense peace.
As a new mom, I panicked when my 6-year-old daughter had an abnormal ECG during a school checkup. Dr. Keshava didn’t dismiss it as ‘just anxiety’, he spent an hour engaging her with cartoon-themed stethoscopes and discovered a minor congenital issue. We’re now on a monitoring plan, and my child calls him 'the heart superhero.'
I walked into Manipal for a routine cholesterol follow-up, but Dr. Keshava’s sharp eye caught subtle EKG changes others had missed for years. He coordinated same-day blood tests and a stress echo, uncovering a silent ischemia. His proactive approach likely saved me from a major cardiac event.
Post-bypass surgery, I was terrified of complications, but Dr. Keshava’s team used a digital health app to track my vitals remotely. He’d video-call me every evening for two weeks, adjusting dosages based on real-time data. It felt like having a cardiologist in my pocket!
My husband suffered a cardiac arrest at Bangalore airport. Dr. Keshava, who was on emergency duty, performed CPR himself and led the team through a targeted hypothermia protocol to prevent brain damage. Three months later, my husband is back to gardening, thanks to his swift, decisive action.
I’m a fitness enthusiast with a family history of heart disease. Instead of brushing off my concerns, Dr. Keshava ordered a coronary calcium scan and genetic testing. He designed a personalized prevention plan involving diet, exercise, and periodic monitoring, no unnecessary meds, just science-backed care.
During a complex valve replacement surgery for my mother, Dr. Keshava noticed an unrelated aortic anomaly mid-procedure. He adapted the surgical plan seamlessly and took the time to draw diagrams for us afterward. His ability to pivot under pressure is extraordinary.
I traveled from Coimbatore solely for Dr. Keshava’s second opinion on my recurrent arrhythmia. He reviewed my previous reports, replicated my symptoms with a tilt-table test, and pinpointed a rare autonomic dysfunction. His diagnostic curiosity solved a 5-year medical mystery.
My teenage son, a aspiring athlete, was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Keshava didn’t just prescribe restrictions; he collaborated with a sports cardiologist to create a safe training regimen. He treats the person, not just the problem.
After my stent placement, I developed an allergic reaction to a blood thinner. Dr. Keshava responded to my midnight call, met me at the hospital, and switched me to a novel anticoagulant within hours. His dedication transcends clinic hours.
Dr. Keshava managed my father’s palliative heart failure with such compassion. He focused on quality of life, adjusting diuretics to allow short walks, coordinating with palliative care, and always spoke to my dad with respect, not pity.
I was hesitant about a TAVR procedure due to age, but Dr. Keshava used 3D printed model of my aortic valve to show me exactly how it would work. His innovative approach turned fear into confidence.
As an NRI visiting Bangalore, I needed a quick checkup. Dr. Keshava’s clinic used AI-assisted EKG analysis that detected atrial fibrillation I didn’t know I had. He arranged a cardioversion before my flight back, efficient, cutting-edge, and life-saving.