Dr Arun Kalyanasundaram

Dr Arun Kalyanasundaram Arun Kalyanasundaram MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional cardiologist
Global traveler
WFPB proponent
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24/08/2026

A fancy lunch box with multiple dishes doesn’t mean kids will eat more.
Instead, understand what they like and change the way you prepare or present the food.
It’s not about more dishes—it’s about the right strategy.

22/08/2026

**“I need a guarantee.”**

Me: 😅😅😅

In medicine, there are **no guarantees.**

But there is experience.
There is planning.
There is persistence.
And in CTO PCI… there is usually another strategy. 🫀

A **100% blocked coronary artery** is called a Chronic Total Occlusion or **CTO**.

These are among the most challenging procedures in interventional cardiology — and treating them requires careful patient selection and specialized expertise.

So if you have a CTO and have been told:

**“It’s 100% blocked.”**
**“Leave it alone.”**
**“Nothing else can be done.”**

That may be the right answer.

But sometimes… it is worth asking one more question:

# # # **“Should I get a CTO specialist opinion?”**

If you or a family member is dealing with a 100% coronary blockage, **DM “CTO”** and my team can guide you on how to arrange a formal evaluation.

And yes… the reel is a joke.
**The CTO obsession is not.** 😎🫀

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19/08/2026

Pan may seem like a small habit, but its impact on your health can be serious.
Let’s understand how regular pan consumption can affect oral health and increase the risk of serious health complications.

17/08/2026

Smoking doesn’t only affect the lungs. It can increase the risk of COPD, heart disease, stroke, and damage to multiple organs.
The impact may build silently over time. Understanding the risks is the first step toward protecting your health.

14/08/2026

Covering a sneeze with your hands may not be the best way to protect others.
When you sneeze into your hands, germs can stay on your hands and easily spread to door handles, phones, desks, and other surfaces you touch.
Instead, sneeze into a tissue or your elbow and wash your hands regularly.
A small habit can help protect the people around you.

12/08/2026

What’s good for a child may not be the best choice for an adult or an older person.

Our nutritional needs change with age, so understanding which foods to include, limit, or have in moderation can help us make healthier choices at every stage of life.
Let’s make food choices simpler and smarter.

10/08/2026

When a patient trusts you with their health, they’re trusting you with more than a diagnosis.
Behind every patient is a person who may be scared or worried. Being a doctor means understanding the person, not just treating the illness.
That trust deserves care, compassion, and empathy.

07/08/2026

Can you give a child half a tablet meant for adults?

Not always. A child’s medicine dose may depend on their age, weight, the medicine involved, and the strength of the tablet. Simply splitting a tablet does not automatically make the dose safe or appropriate for a child.

Never guess a child’s dose—Always check with your doctor.

05/08/2026

Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines for fever and pain—but knowing when and how to use it is important.

03/08/2026

Have you ever wondered what’s actually inside your Horlicks?
Before making any food or health drink a regular part of your diet, it’s important to understand what it contains and whether it truly suits your nutritional needs.
Make informed choices. Read the label. Know what you consume.

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1/10A, East Coast Road, Kottivakkam(Near Shraddha Childern's Academy)
Chennai
600041

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