CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. AJAY MADHUKAR NAIK

M.D. (Medicine), D.M. (Cardiology), D.N.B. (Cardiology), FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Electrophysiologist

SUMMARY INFORMATION

Qualifications FHRS (Fellow of Heart Rhythm Society)

FACC (Fellow of American College of Cardiology)
FAPSC (Fellow of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology)
FCSI (Fellow of Cardiology Society of India)
FISE (Fellow of Indian Society of Electrocardiology)

Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology

(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
Los Angeles, California, USA)
DM Cardiology (Mumbai, India)
DNB Cardiology (India)
MD Medicine (Mumbai, India)
MBBS (Mumbai, India)

Work experience Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiologist and Interventional

Cardiologist at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India since 2001.

3 years experience in Clinical and Research fields in Cardiac

Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology studies and Radiofrequency ablations,
CIED implantations, Cardiac EP research at Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center, Los Angeles, USA.

7 months postdoctoral experience and 3 years Doctoral training program

and DM residency in Cardiology at KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
3 years MD residency in General Medicine, LTMG Hospital, Sion,
Mumbai.
1 year internship, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

Director Care Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS)

Consultant Core Laboratory of Vibgyor Scientific Research Center Pvt. Ltd.
Secretary Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)
Past President Indian Society of Electrocardiology (ISE)

Current Affiliations: Cardiac Electrophysiologist at CIMS Hospital Pvt. Ltd.

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Research 3 years work experience in clinical and basic research fields in cardiac
arrhythmias and Electrophysiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los
Angeles, USA.

Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in several ongoing

Multinational Clinical Trials for Drugs and Devices.

Publications Several publications reputed International journals viz. Circulation, JACC,

NEJM, JCE, Heart Rhythm, CCVD etc.

Dissertation for D.M. (Cardiology) and M.D (Medicine)

Licensure India Maharashtra Medical Council (India)

Reg no 68662 (28th April 1992).

Gujarat Medical Council (India)

Reg. no. 33785 (25th November 2003)

USA Foreign Medical Graduate Examination.

Step 2 (Clinical Sciences) score: 88
Step 1 (Basic Sciences) score: 86

Catheterization experience As of July 1, 2016 : > 10000.

EP experience As of July 1, 2016:

>3000 EP studies and RF ablations,
>2000 Pacemakers,
>300 AICD and
>300 CRT and CRT-D implantations

CME Courses Regular attendance at several international Cardiology and

Electrophysiology Conferences.

Conducted several CME courses in electrophysiology, coronary, valve

and congenital interventions, general cardiology for Cardiologists,
Physicians, Family Physicians, MD residents and Medical Students.

Extracurricular Several representations in cultural and sports activities on intercollegiate

level. Literary and publishing interests.

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Name AJAY MADHUKAR NAIK

Address
Office: Room 1 , CIMS East,
Care Institute of Medical Sciences
Science City Road, Sola
Ahmedabad, 380060
Gujarat, India

Tel +91-79-30101200
Fax +91-79-27712770
Mobile +91-9825082666

E Mail [email protected], [email protected]

Web www.indianheart.com, www.cims.me , www.ajaynaik.in

Nationality Indian
Gender Male
Date of Birth October 21, 1968.
Marital Status Married
Spouse Mrs. Bina Naik, M.D. (Pathology), PGDMB (MBA)
Shivaji University, Karad Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences,
Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Director, VIBGYOR Scientific Research Ltd.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1999 – 2001 Electrophysiology fellowship in Cardiology division,

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048 from
February 8th 1999 to August 7, 2001.

1998 Joined D.M. (Cardiology) course on July 1st 1995.

University of Mumbai (King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai 400 012).
Course: 3 years residency + dissertation.
Completed the course and obtained Doctorate of Medicine (D.M.
Cardiology) degree in July 1998.

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1998-1999 Obtained the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) degree in
Cardiology after passing the National Medical Board Examination
in 1998.

1995 Joined M.D. (General Medicine) course on March 1st 1992.

University of Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General
Hospital, Sion, Mumbai 400 014).
Course: 3 years residency + dissertation.
Completed the course and obtained Doctor of Medicine (M.D.
Medicine) degree in January 1995.

1990 Joined M.B.B.S. course in July 1986.

University of Mumbai (Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM
hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012).
Distinctions in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Obstetrics
and Gynecology, ENT and Ophthalmology; and Preventive and
Social Medicine. (Total 6 distinctions).
Course: 4 1/2 years of medical college + 1 year internship.
Completed the course in October 1990 and completed internship in
February 1992.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

India 1992 Maharashtra State Medical Council, Mumbai. (28.4.1992)

Reg no. 68662.

1995 Registration of additional qualification M.D. (Medicine),

Maharashtra State Medical Council, Mumbai.

1998 Registration of additional qualification D.M. (Cardiology),

Maharashtra State Medical Council, Mumbai.

1999 Registration of additional qualification DNB (Cardiology),

Maharashtra State Medical Council, Mumbai.

2001 Gujarat Medical Council, Ahmedabad. (25.11.2003)

Reg no. 33785

USA 1992 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates,
Philadelphia.
Step 2 (Clinical Sciences) Percentile score : 88
Step 1 (Basic Sciences) Percentile score : 86.

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ACADEMIC HONORS

2014 FESC Fellow of European Society of Cardiology

2010 FHRS Fellow of Heart Rhythm Society

2007 FAPSC. Fellow of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology.

2006 FCSI. Fellow of Cardiology Society of India.

2003 FISE. Fellow of Indian Society of Electrocardiology.

2003 FACC. Fellow of American College of Cardiology.

1998 Award in appreciation for dedication of work and honored as best resident doctor for the
year 1997 – 1998 at the KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.

1998 Obtained the second rank in the D.M. (Cardiology) post doctoral degree examination held
by the University of Mumbai in July 1998.

1997 University of Mumbai Merit Scholarship.

1996 University of Mumbai Merit Scholarship.

1995 Second rank in All India entrance examination held for admission to D.M. post doctoral
superspecialty degree course.

1990 Distinctions in Gynecology and Obstetrics, ENT and Ophthalmology; and Preventive and
Social Medicine in the III MBBS University examination.

1989 Distinction in Microbiology in the II MBBS University examination.

1987 Distinctions in Anatomy and Physiology in the I MBBS University examination.

1987 The Dr. R. D. Shirwalkar General Proficiency Scholarship (Anatomy, Physiology and
Biochemistry) first position in competitive examination in I MBBS.

1986 Bai Gangabai Sunderdas Scholarship for second rank among students joining the MBBS
course at Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai in the year 1986.

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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

2014-2015 President of Indian Society of Electrocardiology

2014- 2016 Executive Committee Member of Indian Heart Rhythm Society

2016 – ongoing Secretary of Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)

MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

2014 FESC Fellow of European Society of Cardiology

2010 FHRS Fellow of Heart Rhythm Society

2007 FAPSC Fellow of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology.

2006 FCSI Fellow of Cardiological Society of India.

2004 HRS Member of Heart Rhythm Society, USA.

2003 FACC Fellow of American College of Cardiology

2003 FISE Fellow of Indian Society of Electrocardiology

2000 NASPE Member of the North American Society of Pacing and

Electrophysiology

1997 CSI Member of the Cardiological Society of India.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Dates Designation Durat Specialty Consultant(s)

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CARE CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
October 15, 2001 Interventional 10 Co-Consultants:
to present Electrophysiologi yrs Dr. Keyur Parikh
st, Dr. Milan Chag
Interventional and Dr. Urmil Shah
Consultant Dr. Hemang Baxi
Cardiologist Dr. Anish Chandarana
Dr. Satya Gupta

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, USA

Feb 8, 1999 Cardiology - 3 Cardiac Dr. C. Thomas Peter
To Electrophysiology years Electrophysiology Dr. Peng-Sheng Chen
August 7, 2001 Fellow and Radiofrequency Dr. William Mandel
ablation, Dr. C.D. Swerdlow
Pacemaker and ICD Dr. Eli S. Gang
implantations, Dr. Jeffrey Goodman
Basic and Clinical Dr. Donna Gallik
research. Dr. Walter Kerwin

KING EDWARD VII MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PAREL, MUMBAI, INDIA

Aug 1, 1998 to Post doctoral 7 mo. Cardiology – clinical Dr. H. L. Kulkarni
Feb 7, 1999 Cardiology fellow and interventional. Dr. P.G. Kerkar
Dr. YY Lokhandwala
Dr. A.M. Vora

July 1, 1995 to Senior Resident 3 yrs Cardiology Dr. H. L. Kulkarni

July 31, 1998 Dr. B. V. Dalvi
Dr. P.G. Kerkar
Dr. Y.Y. Lokhandwala
Dr. A.M. Vora

LOKMANYA TILAK MUNICIPAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, SION, MUMBAI

Feb 1995 to Chief Resident 5 mo Internal medicine, Dr. K. P. Chawala
July 1995 Intensive care
March 1992 to Resident in 3 yrs Internal Medicine Dr. K. P. Chawala
Jan 1995 Medicine Cardiology Dr. A. B. Mehta
Hematology Dr. M. B. Agarwal
Nephrology Dr. N. K. Hase
Rheumatology Dr. L. S. Bichile
Neurology Dr. N. M. Kapadia
Geriatrics &
Infectious diseases

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K.E.M., R.N. COOPER, N. WADIA HOSPITALS
(affiliated to the Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai)
Feb 1991 to Intern 4 wk Psychiatry Dr. L. P. Shah
Feb 1992 Internal Medicine Dr. G. H. Tilve
General Surgery Dr. A. B. Samsi
Preventive &Social Dr. V. R. Bhalerao
Obstetrics and Dr. M. S. Bhattacharya
Gynaecology

SETH GORDHANDAS SUNDERDAS MEDICAL COLLEGE AND

KING EDWARD VII MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PAREL, MUMBAI.

July 1986 to I, II and III MBBS completed in first attempt from Seth G.S. Medical
Feb 1992 College. Internship course of 1 year completed from Seth G.S. Medical
College and K.E.M., R.N. Cooper and N. Wadia Hospitals.

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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

PAPERS PUBLISHED

1. Cardiovascular risk profile and management of atrial fibrillation in India: Real world data
from RealiseAF survey. Narasimhan C, Verma JS, Ravi Kishore AG, Singh B, Dani S,
Chawala K, Haque A, Khan A, Nair M, Vora A, Rajasekhar V, Thomas JM, Gupta
A, Naik A, Prakash VS, Naditch L, Gabriel Steg P. Indian Heart J. 2016 Sep -
Oct;68(5):663-670.

2. A survey of cardiac implantable electronic device implantation in India: By Indian

Society of Electrocardiology and Indian Heart Rhythm Society. Shenthar J, Bohra S,
Jetley V, Vora A, Lokhandwala Y, Nabar A, Naik A, Calambur N, Gupta SB. Indian
Heart J. 2016 Jan-Feb;68(1):68-71.

3. Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban compared with warfarin among elderly patients with
nonvalvular atrial fibrillation in the Rivaroxaban Once Daily, Oral, Direct Factor Xa
Inhibition Compared With Vitamin K Antagonism for Prevention of Stroke and
Embolism Trial in Atrial Fibrillation (ROCKET AF). Halperin JL, Hankey GJ, Wojdyla
DM, Piccini JP, Lokhnygina Y, Patel MR, Breithardt G, Singer DE, Becker RC, Hacke
W, Paolini JF, Nessel CC, Mahaffey KW, Califf RM, Fox KA; ROCKET AF Steering
Committee and Investigators (including Naik A). Circulation. 2014 Jul 8;130(2):138-46

4. Extended use of dabigatran, warfarin, or placebo in venous thromboembolism. Schulman

S, Kearon C, Kakkar AK, Schellong S, Eriksson H, Baanstra D, Kvamme AM, Friedman
J, Mismetti P, Goldhaber SZ; RE-MEDY Trial Investigators; RE-SONATE Trial
Investigators (including Naik A). N Engl J Med. 2013 Feb 21;368(8):709-18.
5. Rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients. Cohen AT, Spiro TE,
Büller HR, Haskell L, Hu D, Hull R, Mebazaa A, Merli G, Schellong S, Spyropoulos AC,
Tapson V; MAGELLAN Investigators (including Naik A). N Engl J Med. 2013 Feb
7;368(6):513-23. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1111096.

6. Ventricular Tachycardia Storm in Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A 76-Day-ICU-Nightmare. Naik

AM, Patel SB. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2012 Nov;12(6):278-83. Epub 2012 Dec
2.

7. Gelastic syncope: an unusual condition. Patel SB, Parmar HA, Naik AM. Natl Med J
India. 2012 Jan-Feb;25(1):21.
8. Apixaban compared with warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation and previous stroke
or transient ischaemic attack: a subgroup analysis of the ARISTOTLE trial. Easton JD,
Lopes RD, Bahit MC, Wojdyla DM, Granger CB, Wallentin L, Alings M, Goto S, Lewis

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 BS, Rosenqvist M, Hanna M, Mohan P, Alexander JH, Diener HC; ARISTOTLE
Committees and Investigators (including Naik A). Lancet Neurol. 2012 Jun;11(6):503-
11. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(12)70092-3. Epub 2012 May 8. Erratum in: Lancet Neurol.
2012 Dec;11(12):1021.
9. Apixaban versus aspirin in patients with atrial fibrillation and previous stroke or transient
ischaemic attack: a predefined subgroup analysis from AVERROES, a randomised trial.
Diener HC, Eikelboom J, Connolly SJ, Joyner CD, Hart RG, Lip GY, O'Donnell M,
Hohnloser SH, Hankey GJ, Shestakovska O, Yusuf S; AVERROES Steering Committee
and Investigators (including Naik A). Lancet Neurol. 2012 Mar;11(3):225-31. doi:
10.1016/S1474-4422(12)70017-0. Epub 2012 Feb 1.
10. Apixaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. Granger CB, Alexander JH,
McMurray JJ, Lopes RD, Hylek EM, Hanna M, Al-Khalidi HR, Ansell J, Atar D,
Avezum A, Bahit MC, Diaz R, Easton JD, Ezekowitz JA, Flaker G, Garcia D, Geraldes
M, Gersh BJ, Golitsyn S, Goto S, Hermosillo AG, Hohnloser SH, Horowitz J, Mohan P,
Jansky P, Lewis BS, Lopez-Sendon JL, Pais P, Parkhomenko A, Verheugt FW, Zhu J,
Wallentin L; ARISTOTLE Committees and Investigators (including Naik A). N Engl J
Med. 2011 Sep 15;365(11):981-92. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1107039. Epub 2011 Aug 27.
11. Rivaroxaban versus warfarin in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Patel MR, Mahaffey KW,
Garg J, Pan G, Singer DE, Hacke W, Breithardt G, Halperin JL, Hankey GJ, Piccini JP,
Becker RC, Nessel CC, Paolini JF, Berkowitz SD, Fox KA, Califf RM; ROCKET AF
Investigators (including Naik A). N Engl J Med. 2011 Sep 8;365(10):883-91. doi:
10.1056/NEJMoa1009638. Epub 2011 Aug 10.

12. Apixaban in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Connolly SJ, Eikelboom J, Joyner C, Diener
HC, Hart R, Golitsyn S, Flaker G, Avezum A, Hohnloser SH, Diaz R, Talajic M, Zhu J,
Pais P, Budaj A, Parkhomenko A, Jansky P, Commerford P, Tan RS, Sim KH, Lewis BS,
Van Mieghem W, Lip GY, Kim JH, Lanas-Zanetti F, Gonzalez-Hermosillo A, Dans AL,
Munawar M, O'Donnell M, Lawrence J, Lewis G, Afzal R, Yusuf S; AVERROES
Steering Committee and Investigators (including Naik AM). N Engl J Med. 2011
Mar 3;364(9):806-17. Epub 2011 Feb 10.

13. Naik A. Beta blockers in arrhythmias: when and where to use? Indian Heart J. 2010
Mar-Apr;62(2):136-8.
14. Connolly SJ, Ezekowitz MD, Yusuf S, Eikelboom J, Oldgren J, Parekh A, Pogue J,
Reilly PA, Themeles E, Varrone J, Wang S, Alings M, Xavier D, Zhu J, Diaz R, Lewis
BS, Darius H, Diener HC, Joyner CD, Wallentin L; RE-LY Steering Committee and
Investigators (including Naik AM). Dabigatran versus Warfarin in patients with Atrial
Fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2009 17;361(12):1139-51. Epub 2009 Aug 30.

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15. Parikh KH, Hetal A, Milan C, Urmil G, Hemang A, Anish C, Ajay M, Ake H, Ramesh
K, Parloop A, Rozenman Y. Effect of Metoprolol CR/XL on pulmonary artery pressure
in chronic heart failure patients assessed by an implanted ultrasonic device with special
emphasis on diurnal variation and exercise capacity.Indian Heart J. 2009 Jan-
Feb;61(1):34-9.
16. Efficacy of PercuSurge in acute myocardial infarction patients undergoing
revascularization with a special emphasis on procedural time. Parikh KH, Shah HA,
Chag MC, Shah UG, Baxi HA, Chandarana AH, Naik AM, Shah JN, Goyal RK. Indian
Heart J. 2008; 60(2):101-19.
17. Naik A. Long QT syndrome revisited. J Assoc Physicians India. 2007 Apr; 55 Suppl:58-
61.

18. Rajbhandari S, Bahadur M, Naik A, Raut R, Peter CT. Electrophysiology around the
world: Nepal. Heart Rhythm. 2007 Oct;4(10):1367

19. Shah HD, Parikh KH, Chag MC, Shah UG, Baxi HA, Chandarana AH, Naik AM, Shah
JN, Iyer S, Shah KJ, Goyal RK. Beneficial effects of the addition of fenofibrate to statin
therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronary
interventions. Exp Clin Cardiol. 2007 Summer;12(2):91-6.

20. Mehta A, Shah U, Parikh K, Chag M, Baxi H, Chandarana A, Naik A, Shah K, Goyal R.
Effect of pioglitazone and its combination with statins in coronary artery disease patients
with hyperinsulinemia.Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007 Jun;85(6):628-33.

21. Parikh KH, Chag MC, Shah KJ, Shah UG, Baxi HA, Chandarana AH, Naik AM, Shah
JN, Shah HD, Goyal RK. Intracoronary boluses of adenosine and sodium nitroprusside in
combination reverses slow/no-reflow during angioplasty: a clinical scenario of ischemic
preconditioning. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007; 85(3-4):476-82.

22. Vora A, Karnad D, Goyal V, Naik A, Gupta A, Lokhandwala Y, Kulkarni H, Singh BN.
Control of heart rate versus rhythm in rheumatic atrial fibrillation: a randomized study. J
Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2004; 9(2):65-73.

23. Lee MA, Weachter R, Pollak S, Kremers MS, Naik AM, Silverman R, Tuzi J, Wang W,
Johnson LJ, Euler DE; ATTEST Investigators. The effect of atrial pacing therapies on
atrial tachyarrhythmia burden and frequency: results of a randomized trial in patients with
bradycardia and atrial tachyarrhythmias. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003;41(11):1926-32.

24. Omichi C, Zhou S, Lee MH, Naik A, Chang CM, Garfinkel A, Weiss JN, Lin SF,
Karagueuzian HS, Chen PS. Effects of amiodarone on wave front dynamics during
ventricular fibrillation in isolated swine right ventricle. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol.
2002;282(3):H1063-70.

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25. Doshi RN, Goodman J, Naik AM, Shivkumar K, Chen PS, Peter CT. Initial experience
with an active-fixation defibrillation electrode and the presence of nonphysiological
sensing. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2001;24(12):1713-20.

26. Omichi C, Lee MH, Ohara T, Naik AM, Wang NC, Karagueuzian HS, Chen PS.
Comparing cardiac action potentials recorded with metal and glass microelectrodes. Am
J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2000 Dec;279(6):H3113-7.

27. Naik AM, Peter CT. Are implantable cardioverter- defibrillators cost-effective? Curr
Cardiol Rep. 2000;2(4):341-5.

28. Gupta A, Naik A, Vora A, Lokhandwala Y. Comparison of efficacy of intravenous

diltiazem and esmolol in terminating supraventricular tachycardia.
J Assoc Physicians India. 1999;47(10):969-72.

29. Kavthale SS, Vajifdar BU, Naik AM, Vora AM, Lokhandwala YY. Age at onset, gender
distribution and intraarterial blood pressure changes in atrioventricular node-dependant
tachycardias. J Assoc Physicians India. 1999;47(4):373-6.

30. Naik AM, Doshi R, Peter CT, Chen PS. Electric potentials from a persistent left superior
vena cava draining into coronary sinus. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 1999;10(11):1559.

31. Lokhandwala YY, Vora AM, Naik AM, Nabar A, Kavthale S. Dual morphology of
idiopathic ventricular tachycardia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 1999;10(10):1326-34.

32. Naik AM, Vora AM, Lokhandwala YY, Shah S. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular
dysplasia: electrophysiologic and morphologic features in nine patients. Indian Heart J.
1998;50(4):423-7.

33. Dalvi B, Nabar A, Goyal V, Naik A, Kulkarni H, Ramakanthan R. Transcatheter closure

of patent ductus arteriosus in children weighing < 10 kg with Gianturco coils using the
balloon occlusion technique. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1998;44(3):303-8.

34. Bapat VN, Naik AM, Lokhandwala Y, Tendolkar AG. Images in cardiovascular
medicine. Intramyocardial dissecting hematoma. Circulation. 1998;23:97(24):2470-2.

35. Ranjan A, Lokhandwala YY, Vora AM, Naik AM, Nabar AA. Scope and efficacy of
complex radiofrequency ablation. Indian Heart J. 1998;50(2):193-8.

36. Naik AM, Lokhandwala YY, Nabar AA, Dalvi BV. Catastrophic WPW syndrome in a
13-month child: cure by radiofrequency ablation. Indian Pediatr. 1997;34(10):931-7.

37. Naik AM, Nabar AA, Dalvi BV. Double outlet left atrium. Indian Heart J.
1997;49(4):418-20.

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38. Naik AM, Nabar AA, Lokhandwala YY, Kulkarni HL, Deshpande JR, Sivaraman A. Is
haemorrhagic myocardial infarction more common with streptokinase? Indian Heart J.
1997;49(4):387-90.

39. Naik AM, Iyer RN, Vora AM. Innovative use of a long sheath for removal of a knotted
pacing electrode. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996;39(1):111-2.

40. Bapat VN, Naik AM, Lokhandwala Y, Tendolkar AG. Ventricular septal defect
following triple valve replacement. Asian Cardiovasc Thoracic Ann. 1997; 5: 236-238.

41. Naik A, Vora A, Lokhandwala Y. Catheter ablation of tachycardias. Asian Journal of

Clinical Cardiology. 1998; 1(1): 60-4.

42. Naik AM, Bapat VN, Kulkarni SM. Early presentation of ruptured aneurysm of sinus of
Valsalva. Bombay Hospital Journal. 1997; 39: 776-9.

43. Naik AM. Resident doctors on strike. Issues in Medical Ethics 1996; 4(2): 46-7.

44. Naik AM, Lokhandwala YY. Radiofrequency ablation (informative article). Biomed
1997; 4(3): 38-44.

45. Naik AM, Lokhandwala YY. Pacemakers (informative article). Biomed 1997; 4(3): 42-
5.

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AWARD PAPERS PRESENTED

1. Novel maze procedure for atrial fibrillation during valvular surgery. Naik AM, Patwardhan
AM, Dave H, Lokhandwala YY, Kulkarni SM, Dalvi BV, Kulkarni HL.
Original paper presented in Searle Award session at the 49th Annual Conference of
Cardiology Society of India at Calcutta, November 1997. Abstr: Indian Heart J 1997; 49(6):
317.

ABSTRACTS

Presented at the Cardiology Society of India annual conferences, NASPE and HRS annual
scientific sessions, APHRS annual scientific sessions and ACC annual scientific sessions.

DISSERTATIONS

1. Idiopathic ventricular tachycardia: Clinical presentation, electrophysiologic characteristics,

radiofrequency ablation therapy and new observations. Dissertation accepted by the
University of Mumbai for the conferment of the degree of D.M. (Cardiology), 1998.

2. Zinc levels in Diabetic Neuropathy. Dissertation accepted by the University of Mumbai for
the conferment of the degree of M.D. (General Medicine), 1995.

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INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL DRUG TRIALS:

1. Principal Investigator RELY trial (Dabigatran)

2. Principal Investigator ARISTOTLE trial (Apixaban)
3. Principal Investigator ROCKET-AF trial (Rivaroxaban)
4. Principal Investigator AVERROES trial (Apixaban)
5. Principal Investigator MAGELLAN trial (Rivaroxaban)
6. Principal Investigator BOREALIS-AF trial (Biotynylated Idraparinux).
7. Principal Investigator RECOVER trial (Dabigatran).
8. Principal Investigator REMEDY trial (Dabigatran).
9. Principal Investigator AMADEUS trial (Idraparinux)
10. Principal Investigator RELY-ABLE trial (Dabigatran)
11. Principal Investigator OPAL trial (YM-150)
12. Principal Investigator ALLECARDIO trial (Aleglitazaar)
13. Co-Investigator MARINE trial (Amarin)
14. Co-Investigator Extract TIMI – 25 Trial
15. Co-Investigator OASIS – 7 Trial
16. Co-Investigator OASIS - 6 Trial
17. Co-Investigator OASIS - 5 Trial
18. Co-Investigator Pediatric Hypertension Trial : (Olmesartan Medoxomil)
19. Co-Investigator TRUST Trial : Remodulin
20. Co-Investigator Hypercholesterolemia Trial (Pitavastatin)
21. Co-Investigator Chronic Stable Angina Trial (Ivabradine)
22. Co –Investigator Early ACS Trial
23. Co-Investigator PLATO Trial
24. Co-Investigator TMC-CAN-05-02 Trial (Cangrelor)

INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL DEVICE TRIALS, REGISTRIES:

1. Principal Investigator EVIA study (Biotronik MRI compatible pacemaker implants)

2. Principal Investigator OPTIMIND Study (Boston Scientific Pacemaker implants)
3. Principal Investigator ANALYST registry (St. Jude Medical ICD implants)
4. Principal Investigator PANORAMA study (Medtronic device implants)
5. Principal Investigator REDISM study (Medtronic ILR REVEAL implants)
6. Principal Investigator DOT-HF trial (Medtronic CRT Implant trial)
7. Principal Investigator SAS-HF registry
8. Co-Investigator PAPIRUS Trial : Remon Medical Technologies, Israel
9. Co-Investigator Neovasc Reducer™ Trial : Neovasc Medical Ltd., Israel.
10. Co-Investigator PROTECT Trial
11. Co-Investigator TRAC-HF trial (Boston Scientific vest trial)

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INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL SURGICAL TRIALS, REGISTRIES:
1. Co-Investigator STICH Trial : Sponsored by National Institute of Health.

NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS, REGISTRIES:

1. Principal Investigator PANARRHYTHMIA Registry.
2. Co-Investigator Polycap Trial
3. Co-Investigator ZYH-1 Trial.

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CATHETERIZATION & ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PREOCEDURE EXPERIENCE

Total procedures > 10000

Diagnostic > 6000

Coronary angiography
Congenital heart disease catheterizations.

Interventions > 4000

Percutaneous valve dilatation

Mitral (Inoue and double balloon techniques)
Pulmonary (Pediatric and Adult)
Aortic (Pediatric and Adult)
Tricuspid

Congenital heart disease

PDA coil closure
Atrial septostomy
Pulmonary artery dilatation
BT shunt dilatation
Endomyocardial biopsy
Cornary fistulae embolization
PTCA

Electrophysiology and Radiofrequency ablations > 3000

Pacemaker Implantations (single and dual chamber) > 1000

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter and Defibrillators > 300

(single and dual chamber).

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT & CRT-D) > 300

Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) 10

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FACULTY POSITIONS IN CONFERENCES AND TEACHING SYMPOSIA:

Elected Secretary of Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS) 2016 - Ongoing.

Executive Committee Member of the IHRS 2014 - 2016.

President of the Indian Society of Electrocardiology (ISE) years 2014 - 2015.

ORGANIZING SECRETARY and SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN of ISECON
2009 (Indian Society of Electrocardiology Conference) February 21 – 22, Ahmedabad.

COURSE CHAIRPERSON and FACULTY SPEAKER at TEACHING SEMINARS &

CONFERENCES conducted by The Heart Care Clinic 2002 – 2016, audience of >1000 MD
Physicians during conference

FACULTY SPEAKER AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES

 Cardiological Society of India CSI Conference, annual conferences, from 2015 -

2016

 Indian Society of Electrocardiology Conference, annual conferences from 2006 -

2016

 Conferences conducted at Regional CSI and ISE chapters all over India.

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REFEREES:

1. Dr. C. Thomas Peter, MD, FCCP, FACC.

Emeritus Professor, UCLA School of Medicine,
Emeritus Staff, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Director, Electrocardiography & Electrophysiology,
The Wasserman Foundation Chair in Clinical Electrophysiology, Room 5344,
8700 Beverly Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California 90048.
Tel: (1-310) 423-4856.
Fax: (1-310) 423-8222.
Email: [email protected]

2. Dr. Hema L. Kulkarni, MD, DM (Cardiology), MNAMS.

Ex-Professor and Head, Department of Cardiology,
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,
Acharya Donde Marg, Parel,
Mumbai 400 012.
Tel: (91-22) 28845563
Fax: (91-22) 2414 3435.
Mobile: 9820288682
Email: [email protected]

3. Dr. P. G. Kerkar, MD, DM (Cardiology)

Professor and Head, Department of Cardiology,
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,
Acharya Donde Marg, Parel,
Mumbai 400 012.
Tel: (91-22) 2413-6051.
Fax: (91-22) 2414 3435.
Mobile: 9820144111
Email: [email protected]

4. Dr. Y.Y. Lokhandwala, MD, DM (Cardiology)

Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology,
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital,
Acharya Donde Marg, Parel,
Mumbai 400 012.
Tel: (91-22) 2413-6051 / (91-22) 2620-1068.
Fax: (91-22) 2414 3435.
Mobile: 9821167542
Email: [email protected]

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