Dr. Shinde specializes in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular heart diseases, and congenital heart defects.

You should consult a cardiologist if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease.

Coronary angiography is a diagnostic test that uses contrast dye and X-rays to check for blockages in the coronary arteries. It helps determine the need for further treatments like angioplasty.

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked arteries using a stent, while bypass surgery is an open-heart procedure that creates a new route for blood flow.

A pacemaker is implanted under the skin to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. It is recommended for patients with slow or irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).

Device closure is a minimally invasive treatment for congenital heart defects like ASD, VSD, and PDA, using a specialized device to seal abnormal openings in the heart.

Yes! Heart disease can often be prevented through a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, and managing stress and cholesterol levels.