CG team performs rare angioplasty after pvt hosp fails

Raipur: Cardiologists and their team at the Advanced Cardiac Institute (ACI), located at Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, achieved a milestone at the national level.

They successfully performed angioplasty using Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) on a 70-year-old patient after a private hospital procedure failed, said the hospital spokesperson.

For the first time, a live demonstration of this procedure was witnessed by cardiologists from Jabalpur and other parts of the country. The virtual live workshop once again earned Chhattisgarh recognition at the national level in the healthcare sector.

The workshop was conducted under the leadership of Dr Smit Srivastava, head of the cardiology department.

Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) is a specialised type of angioplasty that uses a laser to remove blockages (plaque, thrombus) from the coronary arteries. It is used in cases where traditional balloon angioplasty or stenting is insufficient. Dr Smit Srivastava stated that a 73-year-old patient had a blockage in the right coronary artery.

A private hospital attempted angioplasty, but the procedure was unsuccessful. Considering the patient's condition, doctors suggested Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) to break down the calcium and perform angioplasty. Dr Smit said that the Cardiological Society of India's conference was held in Jabalpur. At their request, the team contributed to the workshop's success by providing a live demonstration, which received appreciation.

Raipur: Cardiologists and their team at the Advanced Cardiac Institute (ACI), located at Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, achieved a milestone at the national level.

They successfully performed angioplasty using Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) on a 70-year-old patient after a private hospital procedure failed, said the hospital spokesperson.

For the first time, a live demonstration of this procedure was witnessed by cardiologists from Jabalpur and other parts of the country. The virtual live workshop once again earned Chhattisgarh recognition at the national level in the healthcare sector.

The workshop was conducted under the leadership of Dr Smit Srivastava, head of the cardiology department.

Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) is a specialised type of angioplasty that uses a laser to remove blockages (plaque, thrombus) from the coronary arteries. It is used in cases where traditional balloon angioplasty or stenting is insufficient. Dr Smit Srivastava stated that a 73-year-old patient had a blockage in the right coronary artery.

A private hospital attempted angioplasty, but the procedure was unsuccessful. Considering the patient's condition, doctors suggested Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA) to break down the calcium and perform angioplasty. Dr Smit said that the Cardiological Society of India's conference was held in Jabalpur. At their request, the team contributed to the workshop's success by providing a live demonstration, which received appreciation.