40-year-old Balurghat woman survives 100% heart blockage due to timely medical intervention at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur

 

Balurghat : Setting yet another example of comprehensive heart care at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, a timely decision and expert care changed the course of a 40-year-old homemaker and mother, Purabi Sarkar Mondal from Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur, who had been silently battling diabetes, hypothyroidism, and anaemia while managing her household with grace. However, her health began to decline when she started experiencing persistent fatigue, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath. Upon evaluation by Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury, leading Interventional Cardiologist at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, she was diagnosed with a 100% blockage in the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery (the LAD artery, which supplies blood to a large part of the heart). Her critical condition could have proven fatal without urgent and judicious intervention by Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury and her team.

 

In her case, her age and the combination of chronic illnesses, from erratic blood sugar levels to low haemoglobin made the diagnosis even more critical. Recognizing the urgency of her condition and the limited treatment options available locally, she travelled all the way to Kolkata to seek intensive care from distinguished cardiologist, Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury. Under her expert guidance, the dedicated team at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, left no stone unturned to provide life-saving treatment. Dr. Deb Choudhury customized her treatment plan, ensuring every aspect of her health was balanced before and after the procedure. She underwent a painless, bloodless angioplasty without anaesthesia, using a drug-eluting foreign stent. Her recovery was smooth, she was discharged the next day and resumed normal life within a week.

 

Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury, Interventional Cardiologist at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, shared “Heart attacks in women under 45 are relatively uncommon. Women often experience more atypical symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, or vague discomfort which often go unrecognised in seeking critical care, increasing the risk of complications later. In this case, what truly made the difference was the family’s awareness and timely decision to seek specialised care. The fact that they recognised something was amiss, felt the need for a second opinion, and travelled all the way to consult a female cardiologist shows how trust and early intervention can be lifesaving. It is a powerful reminder that listening to your body and acting on it, can change the outcome entirely.”

 

Purabi Sarkar Mondal, shared her experience and stated, “Don’t ignore your symptoms. Trust your doctors. At first, I did not realize how serious my condition was, but thankfully my family pushed me to consult a specialist. Visiting Manipal Hospital and being treated by Dr. Parijat, was the best call, I was given the proper treatment, reassurance, and the roadmap to recovery. Now I am feeling better and resumed my daily routine.”