Dr. Jagadeesh Babu Karusala

With over 20 years of experience in clinical and academic cardiology, Dr. Karusala has played a pioneering role in the advancement of electrophysiological therapies, interventional cardiology, and structural heart disease management in South India.
He currently leads the Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology division at Star Hospitals, mentoring younger clinicians and driving excellence in patient outcomes through evidence-based cardiac care.

1. Cardiac Electrophysiology

• Pacemaker, ICD, CRT implantation

• Conduction system pacing and lead revisions

• Electrophysiology studies and 3D mapping

• Ablation of SVT, VT, and atrial fibrillation (AF)

2. Coronary & Peripheral Interventions

• 5,000+ coronary angioplasties (bifurcation, LMCA, CTOs)

• 1,000+ primary PCIs

• 25,000+ diagnostic catheterizations (90% via transradial route)

• Renal and peripheral artery stenting

3. Structural & Paediatric Interventions

• Device closure of ASD, VSD, and PDA

• Balloon valvotomies and transcatheter valve replacements

• Coil closure of AVMs, MAPCAs

• Catheterization for complex congenital heart conditions

4. Non-Invasive Diagnostics

• ECG, Holter, TMT, 2D/3D Echo, TOE

• Cardiac MRI and CT

• Clinical evaluations and long-term cardiac follow-up

• EHRA Certified – European Heart Rhythm Association Board Certification in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Devices

• Member – Various national and international cardiology societies