Cardiologist in Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru
Dr. Rangaraj R · Interventional Cardiologist
Krishna Heart Care Clinic is his outpatient practice. You are seen by him in person, and echocardiography, ECG and treadmill stress tests are done in the clinic's own procedure room when he advises them.
Appointments by phone or WhatsApp. First floor, above Apollo Pharmacy, 2nd Main Road. Directions
Former Head of Cardiology Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru
Open 7 days Mon–Sat 9:30 am – 7 pm · Sun 10 am – 2 pm
About Dr. Rangaraj R
Dr. Rangaraj R completed his MBBS in 1987 and an MD in Internal Medicine in 1991. He went on to a DM in Cardiology in 1995, and spent 27 years at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bengaluru, where he served as Head of the Department of Cardiology.
He remains actively involved in interventional cardiology, is a consultant at Fortis Hospitals, and is a committed teacher.
At Krishna Heart Care Clinic he sees every patient himself: he goes through your symptoms, history, earlier reports and current medicines, and advises the tests, treatment or follow-up you need. The clinic itself offers consultation, echo, ECG and TMT.
MBBS · MD (Internal Medicine) · DM (Cardiology)
FACC · FESC · FSCAI · FICC
Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. KMC 26535
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1987MBBS
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1991MD, Internal Medicine
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1995DM, Cardiology
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Former Head of the Department of CardiologySri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru
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Fellowships: FACC · FESC · FSCAI · FICCCardiology and cardiovascular intervention
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Consultant, Fortis HospitalsInterventional cardiology
Consultation and tests
The clinic has its own procedure room. Along with the consultation, echo, ECG and treadmill tests can be done here when the doctor advises them and availability allows; please call ahead.
- Cardiology consultation
- An in-person assessment of your symptoms, history, earlier reports and current medicines, followed by a plan for any tests, treatment or follow-up.
- Echocardiography
- An ultrasound scan of the heart's chambers, valves and pumping action. It is painless, non-invasive, and done in the procedure room.
- ECG
- A short, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity, taken with small electrodes on the chest, arms and legs.
- Treadmill stress test (TMT)
- An ECG recorded while you walk on a treadmill at a gradually increasing pace, to see how your heart responds to exertion.
Tests are done when the doctor advises them and availability allows. Please call ahead.
Who should see a cardiologist
You do not need to be sure something is wrong with your heart. If you have any of the problems below, or are unsure, it is reasonable to ask for an assessment.
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Chest pain or pressure
Pain, tightness or heaviness in the chest, especially when walking, climbing stairs or under stress.
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Breathlessness
Getting short of breath with activity that you used to manage easily, or when lying flat.
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Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
A racing, pounding or skipping heartbeat, or a pulse that feels uneven.
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Dizziness or fainting
Light-headedness, blackouts or fainting spells, particularly without a clear cause.
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High blood pressure
Readings that are often high, or blood pressure that is hard to control on medicines.
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High cholesterol or family history of heart disease
High cholesterol, or a parent or sibling who had a heart attack or heart disease at a young age.
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Swelling of the feet or heart failure
Swollen feet or ankles, tiredness and breathlessness, or a known diagnosis of heart failure.
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Follow-up after a stent, bypass or heart attack
Regular review of your medicines, tests and recovery after a heart procedure or heart attack.
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Check-up before surgery
A heart assessment before an operation (pre-operative clearance), especially if you are older or have other conditions.
Severe chest pain is an emergency. Do not wait for an appointment: see what to do in an emergency.
Hours and location
Open 7 days Mon–Sat 9:30 am – 7 pm · Sun 10 am – 2 pm
| Monday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 2 pm |
Hours may change on public holidays. Please call to confirm.
Above Apollo Pharmacy, East of NGEF Layout
Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Landmark: above Apollo Pharmacy · Plus code 2M36+87
Before you visit
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Call to book
Call 70224 46828 to book an appointment, or to confirm timings before you come. Calls are best made during clinic hours. You can also message us on WhatsApp.
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Bring your reports
- Earlier reports: ECG, echo, angiogram and blood tests
- Hospital discharge summaries
- Your current medicines, or a list of them
- Previous prescriptions
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For a stress test
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. When you book, ask whether you need to do anything beforehand, for example about meals or medicines.
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Finding the clinic
The clinic is on the first floor, directly above Apollo Pharmacy on 2nd Main Road, East of NGEF Layout. Look for the black-and-gold sign at the entrance.
