With over 15 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Roopa R is a leading interventional cardiologist known for her expertise in complex cardiac procedures. She has been instrumental in performing high-risk coronary interventions, pacemaker implantations, and structural heart procedures, including ASD/VSD device closures. As an integral part of the cardiac transplant team at Manipal Hospital, she has contributed to several successful heart transplants.
Expertise
✔ Dr Roopa is performing diagnostic Coronary Angiograms, Coronary Angioplasty and Primary Angioplasty.
✔ She's also a part of the heart transplant team with focus on pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices, Advanced Echocardiography, Structural Heart Interventions.
✔ Dr Roopa is Specialized in Heart Failure Management.
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr. Roopa R is not only an accomplished clinician but also a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of cardiology. She has made significant contributions to clinical research and medical education, impacting both her patients and the broader medical community.
Dr. Roopa has actively participated in numerous clinical trials, particularly in the area of cardiovascular diseases. She has served as a co-investigator for major global trials, such as the ODYSSEY clinical trial, which focuses on lipid management and its impact on cardiovascular outcomes. Her contributions to these studies have helped shape current guidelines and therapeutic strategies in the management of heart disease.
Additionally, she has presented her research findings and groundbreaking cases at various international cardiology conferences, including EURO PCR Paris, CSI Bangalore, and KAPICON Mysore, where she discussed complex cardiac interventions, emerging treatments, and innovative techniques in cardiology.
