Dr. K P Srihari Das

The doctor was very friendly and personally involved in the medical tests as well.

Since June 2021, I have been feeling constant heaviness/pressure in my left chest. Before meeting Dr KP Srihari in Sept 2022, I had met other Cardiologists, and had got all the tests done such as Lipid profile, Echo, TMT etc. As per my Lipid profile report, I had high Triglycerides and low HDL. Also, my Echo indicated mild concentric LVH in my heart. As per doctor, LVH was because of high BP, and hence I was put on BP medicine(Olmezest 20mg, Proloment 12.5 XL). I was also prescribed Rozuvas F5 to treat my high triglycerides and low HDL. The BP medicine helped in bringing my BP from 150/100 to 120/80 and even lower. Also, my triglycerides went down from 350-400 to 100-110 in a few months of taking the medicine. However, the constant and irritating chest heaviness stayed as before. So, finally, I went through Coronary Angiogram also in Mar 2022, to rule out any blockage in my blood vessels; the report was negative. I also went through Gastro Endoscopy to find out if gas was causing the chest heaviness, but it was not the case either. The endoscopy indicated H Pylori infection my stomach, and I took treatment to clear the infection, but my chest heaviness was still there.

I got high BP in my early 30s and have been on BP medication since then. Being an otherwise athletic person, the fact that I had to take daily pills did not sit well with me. Most of my previous doctors in India, US and UK, had a very matter of fact approach, and to a young hypertension patient who loved to have a good life, it caused a lot of anxiety. 5 years back I consulted Dr Srihari Das. He has been very kind and patient and we have been working together to gradually bring down the daily dosage, and it has worked very well. He asks for further investigations like ECG and Echo only when really necessary and explains very well in layman terms for my understanding, whether the combination of medicine and daily diet and exercise routine has been working for the heart. We have also met him for my Mom’s regular check-up. She is in her mid-70s and still operates without any medication of any kind.

Few weeks back, one Sunday I felt some discomfort and pain in my heart. Thinking it was Gastritis, I went to a nearby hospital for a checkup. There, they have taken an ECG and that doctor suggested me to go other hospital for further treatment. I chose to go to Manipal hospital, Jayanagar as it was close by. Though it was a complete lockdown, the initial formalities took some time and I was taken inside. After checking my ECG report, I was diagnosed with major heart attack. Immediately, Cardiology team jumped into action and within no time block was treated with Angioplasty.** ****** ** * ******* *** ** *** ******* I believe those words after my life was saved by Dr.Srihari Das and his team. He did a constant followup till the time I get discharged. During my next review, he recognised my name instantly (inspite of treating multiple patients) and started discussing with me about my health. I would like to thank the entire cardio team and other members who took care of me during the hospital stay. I would personally recommend Dr.Srihari Das.