Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Arrhythmia Management Specialist

 Overview

Dr. Keshav Budhathoki is a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at HAMS, specializing in the complex field of Arrhythmia Management (Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing). With an extensive educational background culminating in multiple advanced fellowships from renowned institutions in India and Malaysia, Dr. Budhathoki is equipped to handle a wide range of cardiac conditions. His expertise spans from routine coronary and peripheral interventions to advanced electrophysiology procedures (EPS and RFA) and the implantation of cardiac devices (Pacemakers, ICDs, and CRTs). A testament to his commitment to life-saving techniques, Dr. Budhathoki is an American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor. His continuous research contributions are reflected in numerous publications in national and international journals, underscoring his role as a leading figure in advanced cardiology.

 Experience and Current Role

Dr. Budhathoki currently serves as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in the Department of Cardiology at HAMS. His clinical practice is focused on providing comprehensive care across the spectrum of Interventional Cardiology and Arrhythmia Management.

• Current Designation: Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, HAMS
• Previous Clinical Experience:
  • Consultant Cardiologist at Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu (15 months)
  • Cardiology Registrar at Norvic International Hospital, Thapathali, Kathmandu (Two and a half years)
  • Consultant Cardiologist at Narayani Samudayik Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan (Five months)

 Fellowships and Education

Dr. Budhathoki's comprehensive training is marked by a series of specialized fellowships in advanced cardiac care:

Fellowships

• One year Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing (Arrhythmia Management Specialist) from Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (2023).
• DM curriculum-based Fellowship in Cardiology from Chitwan Medical College affiliated with Lincoln University College, Malaysia (2021).
• Observer Fellowship in Intervention Cardiology from Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India (2017).
• One week Fellowship in Echocardiography from CIMS Hospital, India (2016).

Qualifications

• MD Internal Medicine from Liaoning Medical University, Liaoning, China (2015).
• MBBS from Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital affiliated with Kathmandu University (2005).

 Expertise & Clinical Focus

Dr. Budhathoki is an Arrhythmia Management Specialist with dual proficiency in non-invasive and invasive cardiology, focusing on highly specialized procedures.

Areas of Special Interest/Clinical Expertise

• Interventional Cardiology: Expertise in all kinds of complex procedures, including:
  • Coronary and Peripheral Interventions
  • Balloon Valvuloplasty
  • Device Closure (ASD/VSD/PDA)
  • IVC Filter Implantation and Removal
  • Coil Embolization
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Septal Myocardial Ablation (PTSMA)
• Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) and Pacing:
  • Electrophysiology Study and Radiofrequency Ablation (EPS + RFA)
  • Implantation of Cardiac Devices: Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

Awards and Certifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor.
• Basic and Advanced Course in Echocardiography including Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).

Professional Affiliations

• Life Member of the Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS).
• Member of the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS).

 Research and Community Engagement

Dr. Budhathoki has significantly contributed to academic cardiology through research and active involvement in public health initiatives.

Selected Research & Publications

• Author or co-author of over 12 peer-reviewed articles and case reports in national and international journals.

Social Work and Community Involvement

• Active involvement in public Awareness Programs regarding Cardiac Diseases.
• Conducting CPR training for the general public.
• Providing BLS and ACLS training to medical doctors and nurses.
• Participation in community Health Camps.