EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 13: A team of doctors at Fortis Hospital, Mohali performed a landmark procedure by using an advanced technology Rotablation to treat a 66 years old male patient from Jammu with severe calcified stony hard arterial blockages as suggested by Angiography. Although he was advised to undergo cardiac bypass surgery, the new technology helped with a solution that discarded the need for multiple stents or a bypass surgery. The team was led by Dr R K Jaswal, Director, Cath Lab, Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The patient was brought in an emergency condition to the hospital. Although he was advised bypass surgery, the team of doctors decided to employ this unique technique to avoid multiple Coronary Arterial Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedures. With the Rotablation technique, the amount of calcium in the arteries was modified and cracked, thus making stenting possible in this patient. The patient responded well to the treatment and was discharged completely healthy. Speaking about the latest technology, Dr R K Jaswal said, “For many years, interventional cardiologists have been trusting their experienced eyes to diagnose and plan treatment after analyzing a coronary angiography for the treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Dr Jaswal further added, “A very small percentage of operators in the world have access and proficiency in these advanced therapy options which offer exceptionally high quality and safe treatment for complex coronary artery disease patients.” |
