Private hospital in Chennai performs twin heart procedures on 62-year-old diabetic man
Doctors at Prashanth Hospitals in Chennai successfully performed a complex twin heart procedure on a 62-year-old diabetic patient. The medical team utilized Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy to clear a severe arterial blockage after stabilizing the patient's weakened heart.
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This case highlights advancements in interventional cardiology and the use of specialized laser technology to treat high-risk patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
Doctors at Prashanth Hospitals performed twin heart procedures on a 62-year-old man who was admitted with a severe heart attack, and who also had diabetes, a press release said.
The patient was brought to the emergency department with severe breathlessness caused by acute pulmonary oedema, a life-threatening condition in which fluid rapidly accumulates in the lungs.
Further evaluation revealed that he had suffered a silent heart attack without being aware of it, leaving his heart severely weakened with an ejection fraction (EF) of just 30%, compared to the normal 55–65%. Doctors first implanted a miniature temporary heart pump to reduce the heart’s workload.
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