Dr. Avinash Mani

Dr. Avinash Mani is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with advanced expertise in complex coronary and structural heart interventions. He currently serves as a Consultant in the Department of Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. With a solid foundation in internal medicine and cardiology, Dr. Mani brings a patient-centered, research-driven approach to cardiovascular care. After graduating with MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from Medical College Kolkata, Dr. Mani completed his DM in Cardiology and Post-doctoral Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Interventions at the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram. His advanced training has equipped him with exceptional skills in managing complex and high-risk coronary procedures, including rotational and orbital atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, and the use of intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT). He is also proficient in mechanical circulatory support systems like Impella and ECMO. As a key member of the structural heart team, Dr. Mani is actively involved in procedures such as TAVR, TMVR, Mitral and Tricuspid TEER, PTMC, coarctation stenting, device closures, and alcohol septal ablation. He has a keen academic interest in the long-term cardiovascular impacts of COVID-19 and has contributed to research in coronary artery disease in the young, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced imaging techniques such as 3D echocardiography. Dr. Mani has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to six book chapters on cutting-edge cardiology topics. He serves as a reviewer for several esteemed journals including the Indian Heart Journal, Plos One, and BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. He is also a recognized national and international speaker, having presented at various reputed cardiology forums. His excellence has been acknowledged with multiple accolades, including the Gold Medal for academic performance during residency, the Master Operator award at CHIP-CTO 2023, and fellowships from both the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (AFAPSIC). Dr. Mani’s core areas of interest include: * Complex Coronary Interventions (CHIP, rotablation, IVL, mechanical support) * Structural Heart Disease (TAVR, TMVR, Mitral/Tricuspid TEER, device closures) * Advanced Echocardiography (3D echo, ICE) * Clinical Research and Cardiovascular Imaging His blend of clinical acumen, procedural finesse, and academic rigor makes Dr. Mani a trusted name in interventional cardiology.