Senior Physiotherapist
Years of Experience: 25
Cardiac Rehab
Myocardial Infarction: Recent heart attack recovery
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Failure: Chronic stable heart failure
Coronary angioplasty and stenting
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Valve repair or replacement
Ventricular assist devices (VAD)
Permanent pacemaker insertion
Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) insertion
Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
Stable Arrhythmias (e.g., Atrial Fibrillation)
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRTD)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Haritha Gaddam, a Senior physiotherapist, is currently working in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi.
She has a wide range of experience in the field of physiotherapy for over 19 years in SKMC.
Cardiac Physiotherapist with experience inpatient and outpatient (Phase I to III) and post-operative cardiac care in the UAE. Expertise in managing patients post-AVR, CABG, and congenital heart disease with structured exercise prescription and risk stratification. Skilled in METs-based progression, ECG monitoring. Strong focus on improving functional capacity, patient adherence, and clinical outcomes through evidence-based rehabilitation (AHA, AACVPR).
• Conduct comprehensive initial and follow-up cardiac rehab assessments
• Develop individualized exercise programs using treadmill, cycle ergometer, and resistance training
• Monitor ECG, heart rate, BP, SpO₂, and symptoms during sessions
• Progress patients using METs-based and symptom-limited protocols
• Delivered patient education sessions enhancing long-term lifestyle compliance
• Contributed to clinical training and student feedback in cardiac rehab settings
Al Karamah St - Al Manhal Al Tibbiya - Abu Dhabi
80050
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