The S-ICD is a revolutionary, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator designed to provide life-saving therapy without touching the heart or requiring leads to be placed inside the cardiac chambers. This device is ideal for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest who do not require pacing therapy, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional transvenous ICDs, potentially reducing complications associated with intracardiac leads.
"This achievement reflects our team’s expertise in electrophysiology and device therapy, and reinforces our mission to provide the most advanced treatments for arrhythmias and heart rhythm disorders."
The procedure was performed with the S-ICD was implanted subcutaneously, leveraging its innovative design for effective defibrillation and arrhythmia management.
Abstract presentation on Cryo balloon AF ablation in Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS 2025) Conference, Japan. Also chaired a session on Next era of implantable cardiac devices and participated in panel discussion on Leadless dual chamber pacemaker implantation. Hands on experience on newer Pulse Field ablation technology and closed group meeting with eminent physicians.
First Dual chamber Leadless pacemaker AVEIR implanted in Tamilnadu at Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane Chennai
Invited faculty in 4th Cardio metabolic congress and delivered talk on Afib management
The Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Failure Symposium 2025 was held on Sunday, 21st September 2025.
Recent Trends in Cardiac Interventions- Organised by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of Tamilnadu- invited faculty and delivered talk on Recent advances in Ventricular tachycardia ablation at ITC grand Chola on 17/09/25
Newer Generation Leadless pacemaker (Micra AV2) implanted after successful Laser assisted Lead extraction of infected old conventional pacemaker in a CKD patient on hemodialysis.
Invited Faculty to the conference and delivered a talk on Sudden cardiac arrest prevention and management
Reset the Beat: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness
On 11th January 2025, we hosted a crucial program for physicians at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, focusing on the Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Proud to share, Dr. Karthigesan made significant contributions to cardiac care advancement as Program Director of the Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure Symposium 2024 at Hotel Residency Towers, Chennai.
16th Annual Conference of Indian Heart Rhythm Society in Kolkata!
Heart Health Matters: BLS Training at AAI Chennai Airport
Live conduction system pacemaker implantation workshop (4 cases)using Abbott’s CPS locator 3D catheter was conducted at Apollo Main Hospital cath lab. Group of young cardiologists and EPs across the country attended enthusiastically to learn the new tools and technology to implant physiological pacemaker
Workshop on conduction system pacing and Cardiac Resynchronisation therapy at Apollo Main Hospital.
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, held a dedicated CPR training session headed by Dr. A.M. Karthigesan, Sr. Consultant - Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, for the employees of VR Mall, Anna Nagar revolved around the theme 'Reset the Beat, emphasizing the significance of CPR skills. Together let's give life a second chance. Learn CPR and save lives!
