About the Heart Specialist

Dr. Nischal N. Hegde is a leading Interventional Cardiologist at Bangalore Hospitals, specializing in state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. He is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered cardiovascular care with a strong focus on prevention, lifestyle modification, and achieving optimal long-term outcomes.

He has done a lot of surgeries, from minimally invasive ones to more complicated procedures. As a result, patients who need expert cardiothoracic care know they can trust him as their heart specialist. His dedication to patient care has earned him recognition among his peers and patients as the best heart surgeon. From simple cardiac issues to advanced surgical interventions, his precision is commendable and makes him a renowned cardiology doctor in Bangalore. 

Awards and Recognitions

He is one of the best heart surgeons and cardiologists in Bangalore Hospitals.  As a heart specialist, he has achieved the following awards:

• University Gold Medalist – 2019
• Dynergic Excellence in Interventional Cardiology award – 2025
• BW Healthcare Excellence in Cardiac Care award – 2026
• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Health Awards “Service Excellence in Interventional Cardiology” – 2026

Area of Expertise

• Coronary angiogram (CAG)
• Coronary angioplasty (PTCA) 
• Complex and calcified coronary angioplasty with Rotational and orbital Atherectomy
• Permanent Pacemaker implantation (PPI)
• AICD implantation
• ASD device closure
• CRT-P/D implantation
• TAVI/TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation)
• Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER)
• Mitra Clip
• Transcatheter Pulmonary, tricuspid, and mitral valve implantation
• LAA closure device implantation
• IVC filter implantation
• Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
• Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)

Research & Published: 

• Aspirin Strategy for Secondary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases:
• Personalized Allocation of Acetylsalicylic Acid Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Thrombus-in-Transit Involving All Four Chambers of the Heart in a Patient Presenting with Acute Pulmonary Embolism, Journal of Cardiology Case. 
• A Case of Delayed Non-Infective Cystic Swelling at the Pacemaker Pocket Site, Cureus Inc.
• An Adult Patient with Previously Undiagnosed Sinus Venous Atrial Septal Defect Presenting with Brain Abscess, European Heart Journal. 
• Troubleshooting a Pacemaker Output Failure, Journal of Electrocardiology