Established in 1983, the Holy Family Medical Research Society has been recognised by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) since 1984. The Society was founded by its Executive Director, Dr (Sr) G. Alberoni, who is also a founding member of The Bandra Holy Family Society — the charitable trust that governs the hospital and its associated independent institutions.
The Research Centre plays a vital role in strengthening the scientific foundation of the hospital. It actively contributes to the advancement of medical knowledge, supports medical students in striving for academic distinction, and provides doctors and residents with a platform to present their work to the wider scientific community. In doing so, it enriches the academic environment and enhances the quality of postgraduate teaching within the institution.
In addition, the Centre encourages junior faculty members to engage in research initiatives that broaden their professional perspectives and further refine their clinical expertise.
Guided by the enduring values of faith, integrity, service, and excellence, Holy Family Hospital remains deeply committed to preserving the dignity of every individual it serves. Through compassionate patient care, dedicated teaching, and meaningful research, the institution continues to stand as a beacon of healing, hope, and humanity.
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| 1. | Vijay S, Patodia A, Lokhandwala Y. Adenosine-sensitive perinodal atrial tachycardia. What is the mechanism? Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2023 May-Jun;23(3):91-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2023.03.001. Epub 2023 Mar 5. PMID: 36871891; PMCID: PMC10160748. | May – June |
| 2 | Halder A, Vijay S, Kolamkar Y, Kumble YM, Lokhandwala Y. Clinical profile and electrophysiological characteristics of atypical atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia: A decade's experience. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2023 Oct 14:S0972-6292(23)00104-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2023.10.004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37839730. | October |
| 3 | Vadivelu R, Shunmugasundaram P, Murugan S, Lokhandwala Y. Helix un-winding of lumenless lead during attempted left bundle branch area pacing. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2023 Nov-Dec;23(6):218-220. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2023.09.003. Epub 2023 Sep 15. PMID: 37716595; PMCID: PMC10685100. | November-December |
| 4 | Vijay S, Kumble YM, Patodia A, Lokhandwala Y. A double tachycardia: Two swords do not fit in one scabbard: Double trouble. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Dec;46(12):1565-1567. doi: 10.1111/pace.14852. Epub 2023 Oct 30. PMID: 37904607. | December |
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| 1 | Vijay S, Vyas A, Lokhandwala Y. Danger of an Over-the-Counter Panacea. Circulation. 2024 Jan 23;149(4):332-334. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.068025. Epub 2024 Jan 22. PMD: 38252740. | January |
| 2 | Halder A, Vijay S, Kolamkar Y, Kumble YM, Lokhandwala Y. Clinical profile and electrophysiological characteristics of atypical atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia: A decade's experience. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2024 Jan-Feb;24(1):25-29. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2023.10.004. Epub 2023 Oct 14. PMID: 37839730; PMCID: PMC10928009. | January |
| 3 | Anand AB, Nathani PJ, Lokhandwala YY. Crazy accessory pathway- going round the bend! Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2024 May-Jun;24(3):165-170. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2024.04.001. Epub 2024 Apr 6. PMID: 38588799; PMCID: PMC11143728. | April |
| 4 | Anand AB, Mohapatra S, Nathani PJ, Lokhandwala YY. Adenosine response to narrow complex tachycardia: Who blinks first? Heart Rhythm. 2024 Jun 28:S1547-5271(24)02827 3. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.06.053. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38945505. | June |
| 5 | Nathani PJ, Anand AB, Shah KA, Lokhandwala YY. Tachycardia with cycle length alternans in Ebstein's anomaly. J Arrhythm. 2024 Jun 19;40(4):1026-1028. doi: 10.1002/joa3.13099. PMID: 39139895; PMCID: PMC11317679. | June |
| 6 | Chockalingam P, Geetha TS, Nair S, Rajakumar N, Raja DC, Lokhandwala Y, Chaturvedi V, Selvaraj RJ, Ramasamy S, Sharda S, Sundar C, Anantharaman R. Results of comprehensive genetic testing in patients presenting to a multidisciplinary inherited heart disease clinic in India. Indian Heart J. 2024 Jul-Aug;76(4):260-267. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2024.07.002. Epub 2024 Jul 14. PMID: 39009076; PMCID: PMC11451389. | July |
| 7 | Soorampally V, Lokhandwala Y, Vaidya VR. Typical Atrioventricular Nodal Re-Entry Tachycardia Masquerading as Atrial Fibrillation. JACC Case Rep. 2024 Oct 2;29(19):102578. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102578. PMID: 39484312; PMCID: PMC11522730. | October |
| 8 | Bachani N, Shah H, Bansal R, Soorampally V, Panicker GK, Lokhandwala Y. Characterization of Myocardial Recovery in Patients With Tachycardiomyopathy. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2024 Dec 10. doi: 10.1111/pace.15116. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39654479. | December |
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| 1 | Bachani N, Vijay S, Vyas A, Jadwani J, Panicker G, Lokhandwala Y. The diastolic duration as a percentage of the cardiac cycle in healthy adults: A pilot study. Indian Heart J. 2025 Feb 19:S0019-4832(25)00040-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2025.02.005. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39984037. | February |
| 2 | Easwaran S, Sethi V, Surampalli V, Lokhandwala Y. Short coupled Ventricular Fibrillation in a patient with TRPM4 mutation. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2025 Mar 9:S0972-6292(25)00021-X. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2025.03.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40068735. | March |
| 3 | Anand AB, Lokhandwala YY. "A on V" tachycardia in a patient with diseased His bundle. J Arrhythm. 2025 Mar 28;41(2):e70052. doi: 10.1002/joa3.70052. PMID: 40161014; PMCID: PMC11950835. | March |
| 4 | Pheochromocytoma presenting with recurrent syncope, prolonged QT interval and macroscopic T‐wave alternans Raghav Bansal1, Bhavik Dhirawani2, Chetan Rathi2, Yash Lokhandwala3. 1.Department of Cardiology, UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 2Department of Cardiology, Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 3Arrhythmia Associates, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | April |
| 5 | Lokhandwala Y. Irregular narrow QRS tachycardia: Chaos is order yet undeciphered. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2025 May-Jun;25(3):191-195. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2025.05.001. Epub 2025 May 27. Erratum in: Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2025 Jul-Aug;25(4):280-281. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2025.07.007. PMID: 40441528; PMCID: PMC12266176. | May |
| 6 | Vijay S, Bachani N, Vyas A, Panicker G, Lokhandwala Y. Diastolic duration and golden ratio-stretch of imagination. Indian Heart J. 2025 Sep-Oct;77(5):404. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2025.06.002. Epub 2025 Jun 16. PMID: 40516854; PMCID: PMC12675797. | June |
| 7 | Anand AB, Limaye SV, Lokhandwala YY. EP Rounds: Incessant Wide QRS Tachycardia in a Young Man With Dyspnea and Fever. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2025 Sep;36(9):2434-2436. doi: 10.1111/jce.70034. Epub 2025 Jul 27. PMID: 40717293. | July |
| 8 | Anand AB, Shaikh MS, Nathani PJ, Lokhandwala YY. Ventricular fibrillation, atrial fibrillation, early repolarization and dynamic QT shortening: An unusual presentation of a storm. J Electrocardiol. 2026 Jan-Feb;94:154159. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2025.154159. Epub 2025 Nov 19. PMID: 41297100. | November |
| 9 | Limaye SV, Kirloskar M, Lokhandwala YY. Vestibular epilepsy mimicking recurrent falls: A diagnostic pitfall of incidental sinus pauses. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2025 Nov 25;12(2):177-179. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2025.11.012. PMID: 41727301; PMCID: PMC12922576. | November |
| 10 | Lakkireddy D, Mi J, Kapoor A, Katapadi A, Garg J, Gopinathannair R, Padmanabhan D, Al-Khatib SM, Singh JP, Arora V, Saxena A, Miyaki CY, Saad EB, Allamshetty S, Gupta A, Yadav R, Mazumdar S, Naik N, Frankel DS, Nabar A, Lokhandwala Y, Narasimhan C, Morin DP, Hurwitz JL, Ellenbogen KA, Naik AM, Chung MK. Establishing a National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program in Indian High Schools and Colleges: An Expert Collaborative Call to Action and Implementation Model. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2025 Dec 3:S0972-6292(25)00213-X. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2025.11.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41349695. | December |
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| 1 | Sundaram C, Keswani S, Varghese J, Mahajan C, Lokhandwala Y. Recurrent ventricular tachycardia associated with non-compliance with thyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism. BMJ Case Rep. 2026 Feb 20;19(2):e268938. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2025-268938. PMID: 41720499. | February |
| 2 | Accessory Pathway Associated With a Venous Lake of the Right Atrial Thebesian Vein Alpa Bharati, MD, a Yash Lokhandwala, DM, MD, a Shumpei Mori, MD, PHD, b Eduardo Back Sternick, MD, PHD c | February |