Avijit Lahiri
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Avijit Lahiri is a researcher in cardiology
in the UK
.
, then affiliated with the prestigious University of Calcutta
in India. He completed his internship and training at the Northwick Park Hospital
, in London. He was a consultant cardiologist and director of cardiac research Institute of Medical Research in Northwick Park Hospital
and St. Marks, Imperial College London
for over 20 years.
Dr. Lahiri is the Director of Cardiac Imaging & Research Department in Wellington Hospital
, Wellington Place, London.
Lahiri's interests are mainly in diagnostic imaging and therapeutics in cardiovascular medicine. He was previously Director of Cardiovascular Research
at Northwick Park Hospital
, where he performed clinical therapeutic trials, and developed cardiac imaging protocols and techniques.
16 book chapters and has presented over 290 invited lectures.
His has contributed to a number of clinical trials, including: the first trials of Carvedilol
, in heart failure and acute myocardial infarction; the first clinical trial of 7E3 (and its chimeric form), in patients with coronary artery disease; the first clinical trial of Ranolazine
in stable angina. He also developed TC-99m tetrofosmin (Myoview) for myocardial perfusion imaging in man in conjunction with Amersham International (now GE
).
Cardiology
Cardiology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart . The field includes diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology...
in the UK
United Kingdom
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.
Career
He graduated from the Calcutta National Medical CollegeCalcutta National Medical College
Out of the six medical colleges in Kolkata , Calcutta National Medical College has its origin in the then founded National Medical Institute or "Jatiya Ayurbigyan Vidyalaya" on 1st of Baisakh in 1921. This institute is a product of the historical Non-cooperation movement. It was inaugurated by...
, then affiliated with the prestigious University of Calcutta
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta is a public university located in the city of Kolkata , India, founded on 24 January 1857...
in India. He completed his internship and training at the Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital is a large hospital in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London, England.-Hospital role:...
, in London. He was a consultant cardiologist and director of cardiac research Institute of Medical Research in Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital is a large hospital in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London, England.-Hospital role:...
and St. Marks, Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
for over 20 years.
Dr. Lahiri is the Director of Cardiac Imaging & Research Department in Wellington Hospital
Wellington Hospital
Wellington Hospital might refer to:* Wellington Hospital, New Zealand, a hospital in Wellington, New Zealand* Wellington Hospital, United Kingdom, a hospital in London, United Kingdom...
, Wellington Place, London.
Lahiri's interests are mainly in diagnostic imaging and therapeutics in cardiovascular medicine. He was previously Director of Cardiovascular Research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
at Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital is a large hospital in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London, England.-Hospital role:...
, where he performed clinical therapeutic trials, and developed cardiac imaging protocols and techniques.
Research and trials
He has published over 270 peer review scientific publications,16 book chapters and has presented over 290 invited lectures.
His has contributed to a number of clinical trials, including: the first trials of Carvedilol
Carvedilol
Carvedilol is a non-selective beta blocker/alpha-1 blocker indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate congestive heart failure . It is marketed under various trade names including Carvil , Coreg , Dilatrend , Eucardic , and Carloc as a generic drug ., and as a...
, in heart failure and acute myocardial infarction; the first clinical trial of 7E3 (and its chimeric form), in patients with coronary artery disease; the first clinical trial of Ranolazine
Ranolazine
Ranolazine, sold under the trade name Ranexa by Gilead Sciences , is an antianginal medication. In India it is sold under the name "Ranozex"...
in stable angina. He also developed TC-99m tetrofosmin (Myoview) for myocardial perfusion imaging in man in conjunction with Amersham International (now GE
Gê
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).
Qualifications
- Honorary member, Royal College of PhysiciansRoyal College of PhysiciansThe Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
- The Howard Gilman Foundation Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Cornell University Medical School
- C Merit awarded by Northwick Park & St Mark’s NHS Trust