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Actively participated in more than 100 national scientific seminars across Bangladesh, contributing to discussions on advancements in cardiology and related fields.
Professor Dr. Pradip Kumar Karmakar
MBBS. MCPS. MD. FACC. FESC. FSCI.
Professor of interventional Cardiology
National Institute of Cardiovascular
Disease
(NICVD) Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Professional Memberships and Affiliations
National and International Seminars, Faculty/Chairperson/Judge/ Discussant.
Participated
26+ Years of Experience
About Me
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)Postgraduate in Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Sir Salimullah Medical College & Hospital (January 1996)Prof. Dr. Pradip Kumar Karmakar, a leading interventional cardiologist and professor dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care and education. With extensive experience in pioneering procedures such as Robotic Angioplasty, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Alcohol Septal Ablation , Dr. Karmakar has transformed the landscape of cardiology in Bangladesh and beyond. This platform serves as a gateway to his groundbreaking research, international collaborations, and contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine. Guided by a commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence, we aim to connect with patients, professionals, and researchers to improve global healthcare standards. Join us in our mission to save lives and redefine the future of cardiology.
Professional Experience
Academic Appointments
Professor of Interventional Cardiology & Unit Chief
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dhaka (June 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 (Feb 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)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.
Academic activity - Working as a teacher, Supervisor, Course Manager Phase A and Phase B
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Resedency Program (Present)
Fellowships and Member
Certifications
FACC
Fellow of American College of Cardiology (2008)FESC
Fellow Of European Society Of Cardiology (2008)FSCAI
Fellow Of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (2011)
Key Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Pioneering Innovations
- Robotic Angioplasty and Tele-Stenting: Performed for the first time in Bangladesh.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): First performed in a public hospital in Bangladesh. Introduced and performed the highest number of TAVR procedures in the country.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Valve in Valve: Performed for the first time in Bangladesh.
- Alcohol Septal Ablation: First performed in a public hospital in Bangladesh. Pioneered this treatment for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy in the country.
Procedural Expertise
Expertise
Invasive Procedures
Performed over 13,000 coronary angiograms and 10,000 angioplasties.
Specialized in:
- TAVR, IVUS, and CTO, Left Main interventions complex PCI.
- Robotic Angioplasty.
- ASD device closures, Renal Artery Stenting and Alcohol Septal Ablation.
- TPM, PPM, ICD-All types of Pacemaker implantation.
- Coronary Imaging - IVUS, OCT
Non-Invasive Procedures
Expertise in echocardiography (2D, Doppler, and trans-esophageal), dobutamine stress testing, and ETT analysis.
Awards and Recognition
Awards
- The Bangabandhu Public Administration Medal 2023 is a nationally recognized award presented by the Government of Bangladesh to NICVD. As a Professor of Cardiology at this institute, I am honored to be a part of this achievement.
- 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.
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Education and Training
Research and Publications
Publications:
1. Association between Free Tri-iodothyronine Level and In-Hospital Outcome in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated with Streptokinase Therapy.
SMN Huda, AK Choudhury, PK Karmakar, B Mondal, S Ahmed, SC Datta, A Rahman, DD Debnath, MS Aktar, M Tabassum. Mymensingh Medical Journal: MMJ , 34(1) , 153-158 , 2025
2. Association between contrast-induced nephropathy and CHA2DS2-VASc score in patient with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention.
Sohel Siddike, M. Mamunur Rashid, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, M. Abdul Hamid, AFM Rezaul Islam, Saurav Das, Atikur Rahman, Mohammad Faridul Hoque, Shameem Aktar,M.Sawkat Hossan. , 2024
3. Comparison of Short-term Outcomes between Planned and Bailout Rotational Atherectomy in Patients with Calcified Coronary Artery Lesions
MFBS Khan, MJ Uddin, PK Karmakar, M Mostafa-Al-Rasel, H Firdaus. Fortune Journal , vol 8 , Issue 6 , 2024
4. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Bicuspid Aortic Valve: A Case Report
PK Karmakar, F Ahmed, A Momen, M Monwar, PR Das, MH Ameen, S Jannat, A Roy, MJ Uddin, KK Karmoker, B Dutta, MS Rahman, SC Mandal, M Mohiuddin. Medical Journal: MMJ , 32 (3) , 888-892 , 2023
5. Impact of body mass index on in-hospital outcomes after percutaneous coronary interventions
Mohammad Khalilur Rahman Siddiqui, STM Abu Azam, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, Shaila Nabi, Pranob Karmaker, Ratan Kumar Datta, Mohammad Morshedul Ahsan, Anup Kumar Howlader, Sharadindu Shekhar Roy, Mohammad Sadaqul Islam Sikder. Cardiovascular Journal 10 (1), 31-39 Bangladesh Heart Journal 33 (1), 39-46.2017. (Mohammad Khalilur Rahman Siddiqui Assistant Professor, 2021) (爽, et al., 2023) (席田兰, 幸晓琼, 杨佳丹, & 王红梅, 2023). , 2023
6. Adverse In-Hospital Outcome of Transradial PCI in Comparison to Transfemoral PCI in NSTEMI Patients during Index Hospitalization: A Single Center Study in Bangladesh
AM Huq, MJ Uddin, A Momen, PK Karmakar, S Hashem, MA Rahman, I Alam, JT Imam, M Miah, A Rahman, TP Ghosh. Mymensingh Medical Journal , MMJ 31 (2) , 400-405, (Satoshi Shojia, 2022) , 2022
7. Obesity Paradox in Short-Term Clinical Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Mohammad Khalilur Rahman Siddiqui, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, Nur Alam, Md Mizanur Rahman, Pranob Karmaker, Mohammad Morshedul Ahsan, Anup Kumar Howlader, Fahdia Afroz, Chowdhury Md Kudrat EKhuda, Abhijit Roy.Bangladesh Heart Journal 36 (1),1-8.2021. (I, 2022) (Pooja, 2023) (Molina-Cusme & Espinosa-Cevallos, 2022). , 2022
8. Association of Vitamin D Level with Severity of Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery Disease: Observations from Bangladeshi Patients
Ashraf Ur Rahman, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, Sabrina Jabeen, Shaila Nabi, Ahad Mahmud Khan, Saqif Shahriar, Iftequar Alam, Shubhra Chakraborty, Mohammad Abdul Matin, STM Abu Azam. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 10 (2).2019. (Islam, Bhuiyan, Akhtaruzzaman, Allardt, & Fogelholm, 2022) (Charles Limantoro1*, 2022) (KAMRUZZAMAN SIDDIKI1, 2021). , 2021
9. Serum Potassium and Angiographic Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Maimuna Sultana, Afzalur Rahman, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, AKM Monwarul Islam, Al Mamun, Khondaker Aisha Siddika, Kazi Md Rubayet Anwar, Gokul Chandra Datta, Deb Dulal Debnath, Shaikat Chowdhury, Md Nazmul Islam. Bangladesh Heart Journal 35 (2), 128-133. , 2020
10. TCTAP A-018 Association of Vitamin D Level with Severity of Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery Disease: Observations from Bangladeshi Patients
Ashraf Ur Rahman, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, STM Abu Azam, Shaila Nabi, Ahad Mahmiud Khan, Md Saqif Shahriar, Sabrina Jabeen. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 73 (15S), S9-S9. , 2019
11. Effects of sustained-release trimetazidine on chronically dysfunctional myocardium of ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy–Six months follow-up result
A Momen, M Ali, PK Karmakar, MZ Ali, A Haque, MR Khan, MI Khalil, MS Hossain, RM Huda, MN Goni. Indian Heart Journal 68 (6), 809-815.2016. (Hongyang Shu1, 2021) (El touny4, 2023) (Soufiane Nassiri, 2024) (Soufiane Nassiri A. A., 2024) (Michał Bohdan1, 2022) (Qian Fan1, 2018) (Alrob, 2017) (ПОЛЯКОВА О.А.1, 2021) (технологий»). , 2017
12. Detection of Left Ventriculer Diastolic Dysfunction (LVDD) in Asymptomatic, Normotensive, ETT Negative Newly Detected Type-2 Diabetic Patients.
SK Banerjee, PK karmakar, MA Siddique, MA Siddique, CM Ahmed, AA Jamil, AK sarma, MA Rahman, MA Sultan, KMHSS Hauque, Nepalese Heart Journal, 2004, Vol. 3 No. 3 (2004). , 2004
13. Intestinal alkaline phosphatase deficiency is associated with ischemic heart disease
Jagannath Malo, Md Jahangir Alam, Munjareen Shahnaz, Kanakaraju Kaliannan, Gopal Chandra, Tarek Aziz, Tapas Sarker, Mihir Bala, Ratna Paul, Chandan K Saha, Pradip K Karmakar, Madhu S Malo. Disease Markers 2019 (1), 8473565.2019. (Mathias Haarhaus, 2022) (Dong*, 2023) (Amalie Lykkemark Møller, 2023) (Kühn, et al., 2021) (L. Alvarenga, 2020) (Upadhyay, 2023) (Chunying Zhang, 2021) (chenzhe Gao, 2022) (Werner, 2022).
14. Association of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis with coronary artery disease
Krishna Kanta Sen, Mahboob Ali, Amal Kumar Choudhury, Pradip Kumar Karmakar, Md Khalequzzaman, Md Akhtaruzzaman, Salahuddin Ulubbi, Md Arifur Rahman, Md Shaheeen Kabir, Md Badiuzzaman, Sharafat Nurul Islam, Bithi Rani Roy. Cardiovascular Journal 7 (2), 114-118.2015. (Fardin Mirbolouk1 ID, 2019) (Fardin Mirbolouk1 ID A. S.-R., 2019).
15. Effectiveness of intrapericardial installation of cisplatin for prevention of reaccumulation of pericardial fluid in malignant pericardial effusion
Abdul Momen, Md Z Ali, Amdadul Haque, Kazii M Kader, MDI Khalil, Pradip K Karmakar, Amal K Chowdhury, Mohmmad N Goni, Sayed H-O Rashid, Mahboob Ali. CIRCULATION 125 (19), E770-E770.2012..
16. Renal Denervation Therapy in a Resistant Hypertensive Patient-Report of First Case in Bangladesh
M Ali, A Momen, PK Karmakar, MSR Patwary, MA Haque, MN Goni, AKMM Islam, RM Huda, A Rahman, AAS Majumder. hypertension 9, 12. 2012..
17. AS-128: Pattern of Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting in NICVD in 2008
PK Karmakar, M Ali American Journal of Cardiology 105 (9), 54A, 2010..
18. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Total Occlusion–In Hospital Outcome
N Kar, M Ullah, PK Karmakar, AEMM Islam, AQM Reza, S Rahman Hypertension 25, 50.0, 2009.c.
19. Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) in impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) patients
Bhuiyan AKMM, Siddique MA, Ahmed MK, Ahmed CM, Rahman MM, Haque KMHS, Ahsan SA, Karmakar PK. University Heart Journal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2008; 4(1): 24–29..
20. Prevention of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular Journal 2008
1(1): 64–71. Ullah M, Kar N, Karmakar PK, Alam S, Mamun MS, Rahman T, Habib SMA, Majumder AAS..
21. Short- term follow-up of atorvastatin therapy in dilated ischemic cardiomyopathy
Karmakar PK, Sahabuddin M, Ullah M, Akand AK, Bhuiyan MU, Kar N, et al. University Heart Journal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2007; 3(1): 11–13.
22. Short- term follow-up of atorvastatin therapy in dilated ischemic cardiomyopathy
Karmakar PK, Sahabuddin M, Ullah M, Akand AK, Bhuiyan MU, Kar N, et al. University Heart Journal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2007; 3(1): 11–13.
Textbook Contribution:
Dr. Karmakar co-authored a chapter titled “ACEIs in Cardiovascular Medicine: A 21st Century Caribbean Perspective” in the textbook “ACE Inhibitors: Medical Uses, Mechanisms of Action, Potential Adverse Effects and Related Topics” (Volume 2), 2013.
Published in: Medical Science Publishers, 2013.
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 Patients.
- Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
- 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
Ongoing Research:
Leading eight research projects at NICVD focused on advanced cardiovascular therapies, patient outcomes, and innovations in interventional cardiology.
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