My CV

Professor Dr. Pradip Kumar Karmakar

MBBS. MCPS. MD. FACC. FESC. FSCAI 

Professor of interventional Cardiology

National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD) Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mobile- +8801715006768

Pradip_feni@yahoo.com

Web-www.drpradip.com

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Career Objective

To advance the field of interventional cardiology through innovation, research, and education while contributing to improved global healthcare standards and accessibility.

Educational Background

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Cardiology

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, January 2004

Focus: Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine, Invasive Cardiology

MCPS in Medicine

Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, January 2002

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Sir Salimullah Medical College & Hospital, January 1996

Professional Experience

Academic Appointments

Professor of Interventional Cardiology & Unit Chief

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dhaka, May 2024 – Present

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the interventional cardiology department with a focus on advanced cardiovascular treatments.

Conducting research on minimally invasive procedures, including TAVR and robotic angioplasty.

Mentoring postgraduate students and residents in cardiology.

Associate Professor of Cardiology & Unit Chief

NICVD, Dhaka, March 2015 – May 2024

Key Responsibilities:

Performed groundbreaking procedures, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement(TAVR), alcohol septal ablation and complex percutaneous coronary angioplasty.

Published high-impact research articles in international journals.

Assistant Professor of Cardiology

NICVD, Dhaka, 2008 – 2013

Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, 2006 – 2008

Focus Areas: Clinical training, cardiology education, and patient management.

Assistant Registrar of Cardiology

NICVD, Dhaka, 2004 – 2006

Role: Assisted in critical cardiovascular procedures and patient management.

Clinical Appointments abroad

Interventional Cardiologist

Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Jamaica, April 2013 – January 2014

Contributions:

Introduced advanced interventional techniques, including complex PCI.

Provided training to local cardiologists on cutting-edge procedures.

Certifications and Fellowships and Member

• Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), 2008
• Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC), 2008
• Fellow, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI), 2011
• Publicity Secretary of Bangladesh Society of Cardiovascular Intervention.

President of ROVUS Bangladesh Society

Key Accomplishments

Pioneering Innovations

• Robotic Angioplasty and Tele-Stenting: First in
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): First in Bangladesh in public hospital of Bangaldesh. Introduced and performed the highest number of TAVR procedures in Bangladesh.
• Alcohol Septal Ablation: First in Bangladesh in public hospital in Bangaldesh. Pioneered this treatment for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in Bangladesh.

Research Contributions

Guided several impactful studies, including:

Thesis: Detection of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Asymptomatic Type-II Diabetic Patients.

Co-Guided Research:

• “QRS Score as an Index of ST Segment Resolution in Acute STEMI “
• “Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes Post-Percutaneous Coronary “
• Association of coronary calcium arc on stent expansion in patient with non ST elevation myocardial infarction by intravascular ultrasound
• Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes between

Optical Coherence Tomography Guided and Angiography Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Text Book:

“ACEIs in Cardiovascular Medicine: A 21st Century Caribbean Perspective” in the internationally acclaimed textbook, “ACE Inhibitors: Medical Uses, Mechanisms of Action, Potential Adverse Effects and Related Topics” (Volume 2) -2013. (https://novapublishers.com/shop/ace-inhibitors-medical-uses-mechanisms-of-action-potential-adverse-effects-and-related-topics-volume-2/)

Ongoing Research

Leading eight research projects at NICVD focused on advanced cardiovascular therapies, patient outcomes, and innovations in interventional cardiology.

Academic activity

Working as a teacher, Supervisor, Course Manager Phase A and Phase B in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Resedency Program.

Procedural Expertise

Invasive Procedures

Performed over 10,000 coronary angiograms and 7,000 angioplasties.

Specialized in:

• TAVR, IVUS, and CTO, Left Main interventions comlex PCI.
• Robotic Angioplasty.
• ASD device closures, Renal Artery Stenting and Alcohol Septal

Non-Invasive Procedures

Expertise in echocardiography (2D, Doppler, and trans-esophageal), dobutamine stress testing, and ETT analysis.

Awards and Recognition

• The Bangabandhu Public Administration Medal 2023is a nationally recognized award presented by the Government of Bangladesh to NICVD. As a Professor of Cardiology of this Institute, I have won the award.
• Recognized by the Bangladeshi Government for groundbreaking advancements in Robotic Angioplasty.
• Media coverage in leading platforms for innovative treatments, including Robotic Tele- Stenting and TAVR.

Invited as an international faculty member as Judge, Chairperson, Penelist, Discussant for cardiology conferences across Asia, Europe, and North America.

My Outstanding Works in the Cardiovascular Field and People’s Awareness in Electronic and Print Media

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement – 1st Time in Bangladesh

a) https://www.jugantor.com/national/264894?

b) https://youtu.be/BDbQ9NzE8Ks?si=y0F1FOtR3D4FSqhw

c)https://www.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/health/%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AD-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3J4X8vXQQGCqxKVr3b_LavwiQDu8jD_P6H4rC_fj5WZvG63TV8cEG1woc_aem_15g3H8cbUE5HLd7y6j0nXQ

d) https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/health/ajpl1ijm2fpkh

e) https://youtu.be/nwU3vlrVUKQ

f) https://youtu.be/nwU3vlrVUKQ

g) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BdmMwKBnz/?

2. Transcatheter Valve in Valve – 1st Time in Bangladesh

a) https://www.dhakapost.com/health/111366

b) https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/health/ajpvmhvurjzgc

c) https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=362422

d) https://www.amarsangbad.com/capital/news-219527

e) https://youtu.be/x70tvGIkVfE

f) https://youtu.be/PV5YHNvebCk

 

3. Robotic Angioplasty – Robotic Assisted Angioplasty – 1st Time in Bangladesh

a) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15XzKaEWhf/?

b) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JaYjsZ1Tz/?

c) https://youtu.be/kFsSVIQAH3w

d) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1MoQRMonpU/?

e) https://www.jugantor.com/tp-second-edition/766682?

f) https://fb.watch/wPgBKUqaf0/

g) https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/a0y4hl7676

h) https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/675122

i) https://youtu.be/nQKW5qPE9Nk

j) https://youtu.be/33tHY5SiXcg

k) https://medivoicebd.com/article/29021

l) https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-01-23/bangladesh-achieves-milestone-with-first-robotic-heart-ring-procedure?

m) https://fb.watch/wPhbZ1ASir/

4. Robotic Angioplasty Presentations in France, Paris in Euro PCR 2024

a) https://www.jugantor.com/national/805808?

b) https://www.kalbela.com/health/others/88488

c) https://dainikamadershomoy.com/details/018f81e01fd9

d) https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hu35co5wu0

e) https://www.dhakapost.com/health/279530

f) https://www.deshrupantor.com/509799

g) https://youtu.be/UpzwIwKqtfI

 

5. Alcohol Septal Ablation – Advanced Treatment in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy – 1st Time in Bangladesh

a) https://www.jugantor.com/tp-firstpage/715267?

b) https://fb.watch/wPirFH8zRu/

c) https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7ukpdldp8c

d) https://medivoicebd.com/article/28035

e) https://dainikamadershomoy.com/details/018a9f1d8b9f

f) https://youtu.be/OG2njU5EUeQ

6 . Other Electronic and Print Media Cardiological Talk – Public Awareness

a) https://youtu.be/ztI19SIRQ8g

b) https://youtu.be/CYhY5cSf-OQ

c) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Drpxc3Fqh/?

d) https://facebook.com/share/v/15fQ2PoyVg/?

e) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15fQ2PoyVg/?

f) https://dhakapost.com/health/128269

g) https://youtube.com/live/AdOf5vYRC0c?si=_2Nzd3sh-HTaWCTF

h) https://facebook.com/share/v/19vYfLJJUG/?

i) https://facebook.com/share/v/15c83aLCGV/?

j) https://youtu.be/Ahj-JYrk23s

k) http://www.facebook.com/share/v/18SsuRKZrW/

l) https://youtu.be/sjr6pfu9o-U

m) https://youtu.be/IGkMU1lmbQg

n) http://www.facebook.com/share/p/15Q7i1fy84/

Participated as International Faculty/Chairperson/Judge/ Discussant.

1. Asian International Cardiovascular Therapeutics (AICT)-2015
2. Bangla Interventional Therapeutics (BIT)-2015,
3. Bangla Interventional Therapeutics (BIT)-2016
4. LWSIC 2015 & 4THNATIONAL HEART FAILURE SUMMIT” 2015
5. SCAI-2016Scientific Sessions in Orlando,FLorida.usa from May 4-7,2016
6. Complex Cardiovascular Therapeutics, Kobe, Japan, 2017
7. Asia Pcr, Singapore,
8. Bangladesh Radial Interventional Course (BRIC) 2019,
9. 3rd International Conference On Cardiac Intervention, 2020, Dhaka
10. 3^rd CHIP CTO- 2022-Delhi, India.
11. 4^th CHIP CTO- 2023-Delhi,
12. Hyderabad Valve-2022
13. CCT Japan-
14. Sentient Summit-2023
15. 4^th Bangladesh Intervention C3 Conference-2024
16. PHA Global Summit-2024
17. Euro Pcr- France, Paris-2024
18. Complex cardiovascular Therapeutics- Japan-2024