Dr Prapa Kanagaratnam, Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Prapa Kanagaratnam

Consultant Cardiologist

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Dr Prapa Kanagaratnam MA MRCP PhD

Consultant Cardiologist

MA MRCP PhD

Dr Prapa Kanagaratnam

Consultant Cardiologist MA MRCP PhD

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MA MRCP PhD

Areas of expertise

  • General cardiology
  • Arrhythmias
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Ablation therapy
  • Pacemakers

Address

  • London Heart Practice

    78 Harley Street, London, W1G 7HJ

  • Platinum Medical Centre

    15-17 Lodge Road, London, NW8 7JA

  • The Wellington Hospital

    St Johns Wood, London, NW8 7JA

  • Telephone or video consultation

    Virtual

About Dr Prapa Kanagaratnam

GMC number: 4152633

Year qualified: 1994

Place of primary qualification: University of Cambridge

Professor Prapa Kanagaratnam is a highly esteemed Consultant Cardiologist affiliated with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He also practices with HCA Healthcare, providing timely and convenient treatment for his patients. Professor Kanagaratnam specialises in the interventional treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and is adept at managing conditions such as palpitations, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

A pioneer in his field, Professor Kanagaratnam was among the first to utilise robotic ablation technology. Throughout his career, he has consistently employed innovative and advanced technologies to deliver top-tier treatments and services.

Professor Kanagaratnam's medical journey began at the prestigious Cambridge University, where he earned his Medical Degree. He then completed specialist training in cardiology and electrophysiology at St Mary's Hospital in London. In 2002, he was awarded a PhD, during which he won the British Cardiac Society Young Investigator Prize for his exceptional research. He subsequently received funding from the British Heart Foundation to further his research, which currently focuses on atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and robotic ablation. Additionally, he serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, where he regularly supervises PhD students.

Procedures and Treatments
- Pacemaker insertion
- Angiogram
- Echocardiogram
- ECG monitoring

Conditions Treated
- Inherited cardiac conditions
- Heart attack
- Syncope
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial fibrillation

Professor Kanagaratnam's commitment to advancing cardiology through both clinical practice and research makes him a leading figure in his field. His dedication to patient care and medical innovation ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of treatment.

Areas of expertise

  • Ablations
  • Angiogram
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Cardiac pacing
  • Cardiology
  • Defibrillators
  • ECG monitor
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart attack
  • Inherited cardiac conditions
  • Loss of consciousness (syncope)
  • Pacemaker insertion
  • Pacemaker surgery
  • Pacemakers

Professional memberships

General Medical Council

Articles by Dr Prapa Kanagaratnam

Left atrial appendage occlusion for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: multicentre experience with the amplatzer cardiac plug

His resynchronization versus biventricular pacing in patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block

Anatomical distribution of ectopy-triggering plexuses in patients with atrial fibrillation

The ectopy-triggering ganglionated plexuses in atrial fibrillatio

Arrhythmia mechanisms revealed by ripple mapping