Prasad R Palakurthy M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
1301 Penn Ave Suite 100 Des Moines IA, 50316Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Prasad Palakurthy is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Palakurthy performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1974
Osmania Medical College 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Automatic implantable scanning burst pacemakers for recurrent tachyarrhythmias.
- Blepharospasm accompanying hypoxic encephalopathy.
- Myotonic dystrophy: ambulatory electrocardiogram, electrophysiologic study, and echocardiographic evaluation.
- Amiodarone induced encephalopathy and diabetes insipidus.
- Cibenzoline for high-frequency ventricular arrhythmias: a short-term comparison with quinidine and a long-term follow-up.
- Surgical treatment of refractory ventricular arrhythmias: initial experience with ventricular resection guided by intraoperative mapping.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Prasad R Palakurthy M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1301 Penn Ave Suite 100
1301 Penn Ave Suite 100 -Des Moines, IA 50316Get Direction
Prasad R Palakurthy M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Palakurthy
Recommended Articles
![]()
Atrial Fibrillation: What is a Catheter Ablation?Atrial fibrillation - also known as AF or a-fib - is a medical condition that affects the rhythm of the heart. Problems that affect the rhythm of the heart cause a condition known as arrhythmia. This condition often causes irregular blood flow. It is quite common, with more than 200,000 cases in the...
![]()
Who Should You Call If You Have Congestive Heart Failure?Heart failure should be treated early. With the right treatment, your life expectancy can be increased. Patients observing any of the symptoms related to congestive heart failure should never wait for the regular appointment dates. Instead, they should consult your doctor in no time to avoid further...
![]()
What Is a Bubble Study?What is a bubble study?A bubble study is a type of echocardiogram, which is the ultrasound of the heart. An echocardiogram is done to visualize the heart and its surrounding areas. Better images of the heart can be produced when a “contrast” is used during the echocardiogram. In a bubble study,...
![]()
Reasons Why You Would Need an AblationWhat is catheter ablation?This is a surgical procedure that is used to correct heart irregularities. It involves the use of radio frequency energy to get rid of the heart tissues that cause irregular and rapid heartbeats. It can also be referred to as radio frequency ablation, and it has proved to...
![]()
What Is an Arrhythmia?An arrhythmia is the violations of the frequency, rhythm, and sequence of heart contractions.Why do arrythmias occur?...
![]()
Complications of Myocardial InfarctionComplications can be divided according to different factors:...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Steven J Bailin M.D.411 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314![]()
Robert H Hoyt M.D.1215 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309![]()
Frank Nelson Haugland M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266![]()
Pamela Lynne Nerheim M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266![]()
Pitayadet Jumrussirikul M.D.411 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314![]()
William Ben Johnson M.D.411 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309