J. Vijay Jayachandran , MD, FACC
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Director, Fort Worth Heart Rhythm Clinic

SPECIAL PROCEDURES AND INTERESTS
-Cardiac Ablation Procedures
            -Supraventricular & Ventricular Tachycardias (SVT, VT)
-Specialized Focus in the Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
-Specialized in Advanced Mapping and Ablation Techniques
            -Trans-septal catheterization, 3D Electromagnetic Mapping,
              Robotic Navigation Systems, Cryo Ablation and Intracardiac
              Echo/Ultrasound
- Implantation of Pacemakers Defibrillators and Heart Failure Devices
- Director, Fort Worth Heart Rhythm Clinic
            - Approx. 1500 Device Patients with Implanted Devices
            - Clinical Research Studies/ Protocols
            - Trans telephonic monitoring of implanted devices
            - Advanced remote monitoring systems for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias
            - Point of care computerized anticoagulation clinic with approximately 1200 patients

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Dr. Jayachandran moved to Fort Worth to join Fort Worth Heart from Indianapolis where he completed his Internal medicine, Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology training at the world renowned Krannert Institute of Cardiology. He remained on the faculty at the Indiana University School of Medicine for four years as Assistant Professor involved in clinical practice, teaching of cardiac fellows, and research in his field.
Dr. Jayachandran’s philosophy is to provide world class, cutting edge cardiac therapy of heart rhythm problems right here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. On a personal level, he believes in “family based” medicine- i.e. - do for your patients what you would for your own family.
Dr. Jayachandran maintains a comprehensive practice in this specialized field by continuing to be involved in academics, ongoing research, teaching, and involvement in the editorial review process for two of the most prestigious medical journals in his field. To keep abreast of the latest developments in his field, he also participates in major national meetings in his field and spends time in  advanced cardiac labs around the world (Ann Arbor, San Francisco, Milan Italy, and  Bordeaux France).
Outside of his work life Dr Jayachandran enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and yellow Labrador Retriever!

ACADEMIC INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
- Current peer reviewer – Editorial Boards of Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, and
  Heart Rhythm Journal
- Lectures/Symposia with Cardiology Fellows (UT Southwestern Medical School Dallas),
  Cardiologists and Primary care physicians

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Board of Directors American Heart Association

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Christian Medical College- University of Madras, Vellore, India, 1984-1989

Internship
University of Tennessee Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1992-1993

Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1993-1995

Fellowship
Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1995-1997

Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Electrophysiology, 1997-1999

Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, 1999-2003

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Member, American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Council
Member, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Baylor All Saints Fort Worth
Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Harris Methodist Southwest
Baylor All Saints Cityview
Huguley Memorial Medical Center

LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATION
Current Texas Medical License
Indiana Medical License
ECFMG Certification
Internal Medicine Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease Board Certification
Cardiac Electrophysiology Board Certification