Rajeev K. Pathak is a cardiologist based in Canberra, working out of Yamba Dr, Canberra, ACT 2605, Australia.
Cardiac care can feel scary, so the goal is to keep things clear and practical. Rajeev looks after people with heart rhythm problems, heart muscle conditions, and other heart-related issues that can affect day-to-day life. This includes conditions like atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT), and ectopic heartbeats.
At times, heart rhythm issues show up as palpitations, fast or irregular beats, light-headedness, or feeling like your body is “out of sync”. In many cases, the right treatment can help reduce symptoms and lower the risk of future problems. Rajeev also treats people with ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, long QT syndrome, and heart block.
Some patients come in with heart failure or cardiomyopathy, including dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Others may be dealing with issues linked to strokes or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). There are also cases where sleep and breathing can play a role, so obstructive sleep apnoea is part of the bigger picture too.
Along with heart-related conditions, some referrals involve events that can overlap with breathing or anxiety symptoms, such as hyperventilation. Rajeev works with patients to figure out what’s going on, and then plan the next steps in a calm, steady way.
Depending on what’s causing the problem, care may include investigations and treatment planning around arrhythmias. For some people, cardiac ablation is a key option. Cardiac ablation can be used for certain rhythm problems, including issues like atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachycardias.
Rajeev also manages people after serious heart events, including cardiac arrest, and helps guide ongoing treatment and monitoring. In some cases, the heart and lungs can be affected by rare conditions, such as total anomalous pulmonary venous return.
If obesity is part of the health picture, it can also be discussed, because it can link into heart risks and sleep apnoea. The focus is on making a plan that fits your situation, not just giving a one-size-fits-all answer.
