Howrah: Timely intervention and advanced medical care can make a remarkable life-saving intervention. Recently, Manipal Hospitals saved the life of a 56-year-old diabetic and hypertensive male patient from Howrah.
The patient who initially reported to a local nursing home with severe chest pain, was referred for advanced cardiac treatment.
Immediately, he was admitted to Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, and underwent advanced cardiac tests like Trop T as well as ECG under the supervision of Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist. The test results showed that he had suffered a severe heart attack.
To clearly understand the complexity, the team of doctors undertook a special type of heart scan called Transradial Angiography (a painless and bloodless heart scan conducted through the wrist). The investigation revealed a critical blockage in the left main artery of the heart.
Given the high risk of the case, Dr. Parijat and her skilled team carefully performed a complex procedure to treat the blocked arteries using advanced technology called IVUS-guided Left Main Bifurcation.
The use of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) provided real-time imaging from inside the artery. It was found that the artery was very hard and narrow because of the calcium accumulation within the walls of the artery.
While explaining the case, Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, said, “This case is a reminder that timely intervention and access to advanced cardiac technology can make the difference between life and death. Using IVUS-guided angioplasty, we were able to visualize and treat a critical left main artery blockage with precision. What made it truly meaningful was seeing a high-risk patient recover so quickly, painlessly and safely. At Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, we are proud to bring the best and comprehensive cardiac care within the reach of patients from the districts and surrounding areas.”
The team of experts also placed a special cutting balloon and medicated stents to keep the artery open. Initially, the patient was a bit unstable, but he recovered quickly post-procedure and was discharged in a stable condition on the very next day.
