Dr. Nashra Faizal
Senior Specialist - Cardiac Anaesthesia
Dr. Nashra Faizal is a highly skilled DrNB Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with extensive experience in providing advanced anaesthetic care for complex cardiac, thoracic and high-risk surgical procedures. Trained at premier institutions including the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum and Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, she brings established clinical expertise in managing perioperative care for cardiac surgeries, catheter-based interventions, structural heart procedures and critically ill patients.
She is proficient in advanced cardiac anaesthesia techniques, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardiac output monitoring, and perioperative hemodynamic optimisation. With a strong foundation in general, regional and cardiac anaesthesia, Dr. Nashra combines evidence-based practice with compassionate patient care. She has also contributed to pioneering programs, including Kerala’s first fetal Balloon Aortic Valvotomy (BAV), reflecting her commitment to excellence and innovation in the field.
- Cardiac anaesthesia for CABG, valve repair/replacement, Bentall procedures and congenital heart surgeries
- Anaesthesia for open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and complex aortic surgeries
- Structural heart and cath-lab anaesthesia, including TAVI, ASD/PDA device closures, pulmonary valve dilatation and balloon aortic valvotomy
- Advanced perioperative monitoring with expertise in Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Hemodynamic optimisation and cardiac output monitoring in high-risk cardiac patients
- Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and postoperative pain management
- General, regional, neuro, pediatric, obstetric and oncosurgical anaesthesia
- Anaesthesia for solid organ transplant (renal & hepatic) and complex spine surgeries including scoliosis
- Airway management and invasive procedures, including arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery catheterization
- Perioperative care of critically ill patients and emergency anaesthesia procedures
- Anaesthetist for Kerala’s first Fetal Balloon Aortic Valvotomy (BAV) Program, providing anaesthesia for the inaugural fetal BAV at Aster MIMS, Calicut, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

