NIMS Hyderabad doctors successfully treat complex heart rhythm in 30-year-old man

Doctors at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, have successfully treated a complex heart rhythm disorder in a 30-year-old man using advanced three-dimensional (3D) mapping and radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive procedure used to destroy the area of heart tissue causing abnormal electrical activity. The procedure was performed free of cost under the Aarogyasri scheme.

The patient had developed breathlessness on exertion and chest pain two years ago. Investigations at multiple hospitals showed frequent ventricular premature contractions (VPCs), or extra heartbeats originating from the lower chambers of the heart.

As his symptoms worsened, a cardiac MRI showed that his left ventricle had enlarged and was not pumping blood normally. He was advised to undergo an electrophysiological study (EPS) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA), but due to financial constraints, he came to NIMS.