
Vimal I. Nanavati, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
13895 Country Creek Rd Poway CA, 92064About
Vimal I. Nanavati, MD, FACC, FSCAI is a cardiologist who currently serves patients at Heart Care 4 Life located in Poway, California. His career in medicine began in 1987 when he graduated from Loyola University. Dr. Nanavati then went on to complete an internship and residency from Lutheran Hospital and a fellowship from the University of Illinois. In order to keep up with the advances in his field, he is an active member of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. Vimal I. Nanavati, MD, FACC, FSCAI attributes her success to being on a mission to help her patients.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details

Vimal I. Nanavati, MD, FACC, FSCAI's Expert Contributions
Is aspirin good for irregular heartbeat?
If by "irregular heart beat" you mean atrial fibrillation, the answer is no. In the 1990s, the Boston Area Aspirin in Atrial Fibrillation study showed no benefit in reducing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation given Aspirin. Vimal I. Nanavati, MD, FACC READ MORE
How long can you live with an ICD implant?
AICD implants typically last approximately 7 years before they need a new battery. If you get routine checks every 3 months as recommended, the AICD should prevent you from dying of an arrhythmia for the rest of your life. READ MORE
Is a morning walk good for heart patients?
Definitely. a brisk morning walk is highly recommended. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Varicose Veins
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Lutheran Hospital, Illinois
Fellowships
- University of Illinois
Professional Society Memberships
- ACC, SCAI, FSCAI
Articles and Publications
- WROTE BOOKS, articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- like-minded, mission to help patients
Vimal I. Nanavati, MD, FACC, FSCAI's Practice location
Practice At 752 Medical Center Ct Suite 302
752 Medical Center Ct Suite 302 -Chula Vista, CA 91911Get Direction
Heart Care 4 Life
13895 Country Creek Rd -Poway, CA 92064Get Direction
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950Get Direction
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