Howrah : Timely intervention and advanced medical care can make a remarkable life-saving intervention. Recently, Manipal Hospitals, one of the largest healthcare networks in India, 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. 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.
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 patient stated, “When I first felt the chest pain, I did not realize it was something so serious. But everything changed so fast. I was rushed to the hospital, and within moments, the doctors diagnosed a heart attack. I was terrified. But from the minute I arrived at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, I felt I was in the right hands. The doctors did not just treat me, they reassured me, explained everything, and acted immediately. The entire procedure was almost painless, and I started feeling better the very next day. I am amazed at how quickly they saved my life. I had heard about advanced heart care, but to experience it firsthand, and that too so close to home, is something I will never forget. I will always be grateful to the doctors and staff for giving me a new lease of life.”
According to recent research by the Cardiological Society of India, over 40% of cardiac patients in tier-2 and rural areas are referred for complex care only after their condition worsens severely. What makes Manipal different is not just scale, but the ability to respond in real time. Whether it’s a collapse during a stenting procedure or a post-surgical complication, the hospital is equipped with 500+ critical care beds, 75 expert cardiologists, 15 highly skilled cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons (CTVS), and seven advanced Cath Labs placed strategically to serve patients from Howrah and neighbouring areas.24x7 emergency teams, and in-house specialists for nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, and more, ensuring no delay in life-saving decisions. Every year it carries out more than 30,000 cardiac procedures and over 3,000 cardiac surgeries.
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