If your child shows signs such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, bluish skin, or if you have a family history of heart defects, it’s advisable to consult a specialist promptly.
Consultant - Paediatric Cardiologist
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology (FPC)
18+ Years of Experience
10,000+ Happy Hearts
Dr. K Shanti Priya is a distinguished Paediatric Cardiologist with over 18 years of specialized experience. She is committed to providing comprehensive cardiovascular care for children, from complex congenital defects to acquired heart conditions. Her approach combines innovative diagnostics with minimally invasive procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient comfort. Dr. K Shanti Priya’s dedicated practice emphasizes patient-centered care, compassionate communication, and evidence-based treatment. Her expertise helps improve the quality of life for her young patients and their families through precise diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
Dr. K Shanti Priya’s professionalism, dedication, and compassionate approach set her apart. She is renowned for her excellence in diagnosing complex heart conditions early and accurately, ensuring timely interventions. Her patients benefit from her meticulous care, personalized treatment strategies, and attentive follow-up. She maintains a warm rapport with children and their families, making medical procedures less intimidating. Her vast experience and commitment to her patients make her a leading figure in paediatric cardiology, focused on improving paediatric cardiac health and outcomes. Her focus on holistic and patient-centric care makes her a preferred paediatric cardiologist.
Congenital Heart Defects (ASD, VSD, PDA Device Closures): Interventional procedures such as device closures to repair atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, and patent ductus arteriosus using minimally invasive techniques, which significantly reduce recovery time and hospital stay.
Congenital Vulvar Disease: Comprehensive diagnosis and management of congenital vulvar conditions in children, including treatment options that improve comfort and prevent future complications.
Valvuloplasties (Pulmonary, Aortic Valvotomy): Balloon dilation procedures aimed at widening narrowed pulmonary and aortic valves, restoring normal blood flow and relieving symptoms associated with valvular stenosis.
Coarctation Ballooning & Stenting: Non-surgical correction of narrowed aorta (coarctation) through balloon dilation and placement of stents, which provides a permanent solution with minimal discomfort and quick recovery.
Fetal Echocardiography: Detailed sonographic evaluation performed during pregnancy to assess fetal heart anatomy and function, allowing early detection of congenital heart issues and planning for postnatal management.
Transthoracic Echocardiography: Standard non-invasive echocardiogram performed through the chest wall to evaluate cardiac structure, function, and blood flow, essential in routine and emergency paediatric cardiac assessments.
Transesophageal Echocardiography: Invasive but highly detailed echocardiography via the esophagus, providing clearer images of cardiac structures, especially useful for complex congenital heart conditions and intraoperative guidance.
Pulmonary Hypertension: Accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management of pulmonary hypertension, aimed at improving symptoms, delaying disease progression, and optimizing long-term health outcomes in affected children.
Dr. K Shanti Priya is renowned for her significant contributions in the field of Paediatric Cardiology. She has been honored with numerous awards in recognition of her expertise and dedication. With a career marked by innovation and excellence, she continues to set benchmarks in advanced Paediatric Cardiology, transforming countless lives with her work.


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Publications / Poster Presentations:
Assessment of cardiac function by echocardiography after the acute phase of typical Kawasaki disease without coronary artery involvement
Dr. Shantipriya R, Dr. Nutan Kamath, Dr. Jayashree K, Dr. Narsimha Pai
Rett syndrome: A case report
Dr. Shanti Priya R, Dr. Rajesh SM, Dr. Vikram Singhal, Dr. Kiran Baliga
Karnataka Paediatric Journal, Vol 25(112-114), July-December 2011
Untwisting the twisted – Straightening out the treatment issues in congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries
Dr. Shantipriya R, Dr. Suresh PV, Dr. Sejal Shah, Dr. Satheesh S, Dr. Kiran VS, Dr. S. S. Maiya
MBBS from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
MD Paediatrics from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology from Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru
Innovations in Pediatric Cardiology: 3D Imaging and Advanced Diagnostics
Understanding Congenital Heart Defects in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Early Detection of Heart Problems in Fetal Life: The Importance of Fetal Echocardiography
If your child shows signs such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, bluish skin, or if you have a family history of heart defects, it’s advisable to consult a specialist promptly.
Many children with repaired or managed defects grow up to lead healthy, active lives. Continuous follow-up and proper medical care are essential.
3D imaging provides detailed, real-time visuals of the heart’s structures, helping in accurate diagnosis, surgical planning, and guiding minimally invasive interventions for complex heart conditions.
Yes, many defects can be successfully treated with minimally invasive procedures such as catheter-based device closures or surgeries. Early diagnosis improves the chances of optimal outcomes.
Symptoms may include rapid breathing, fatigue, poor feeding, bluish tint to the skin (cyanosis), or failure to thrive. Sometimes, a heart murmur heard during routine checkups leads to further testing like an echocardiogram.
Congenital heart defects are structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth. These can involve the walls of the heart, valves, or blood vessels, affecting how blood flows through the heart and to the rest of the body.
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