INTRODUCTION:

Dr. N. Sastri is a cardiac surgeon specializing in cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries. With an overall experience of 38 years in this field, he is currently a senior consultant at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India. He completed his MBBS and pursued further education and training to enhance his expertise. He obtained his MD degree in the United States and later earned MS and FHCS qualifications from the USA as well. Additionally, he received the FICS (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons) designation from Vienna.

His extensive educational background demonstrates his commitment to acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in his specialty. Throughout his career,he has been actively involved in research and has published many papers in reputable medical journals. He has also participated in various conferences held both in India and abroad, where he has likely shared his expertise and contributed to the advancement of medical knowledge in his field. He offers a wide range of treatments for cardiothoracic and vascular diseases.

His areas of specialization include cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. He is experienced in performing complex procedures such as neonatal and infant cardiac surgeries, complex congenital heart surgeries, and TAPVC (Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection) repair. He is also skilled in procedures like arterial switch, single ventricle defect surgery, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) support, device closure for ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) and VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect), balloon valvuloplasty for the aortic valve, PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) device closure, and many others.

Awards and achievements

• 10+ books authored.
• Invited to participate in 10+ meetings.
• Senior member of the IEEE (USA).
• Awarded senior membership for contributions to electronics engineering and medical digital imaging in medicine.
• Invited and referred presentations and publications.
• Healthcare professionals at national and international academic institutions.
• 160+ peer-reviewed papers and publications.
• 100+ lectures delivered.