Noora Hospital performs cardiac procedure using IVL technology

Srinagar, Oct 8: In a major medical milestone, Noora Hospital Srinagar has successfully performed Kashmir’s first coronary intervention using Indian-made Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) technology, marking a new chapter in advanced cardiac care in the region.

The pioneering procedure was conducted by Prof. Dr Nisar Ahmad Tramboo, Director, Cardiology, and Dr Ghulam Nabi, supported by the Cath Lab team led by Reyaz Ahmad along with technologists Azhar Shabir, Aiman, Danish, Kaisar, Faisal and others.

The introduction of indigenous IVL technology in the Valley is a significant achievement for interventional cardiology. The technology uses sonic pressure waves to break hardened calcium deposits in coronary arteries, enabling better stent placement and improved patient outcomes.

Noora Hospital’s Department of Cardiology has already been performing complex interventional procedures such as Rotablation (Rota), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), establishing it as a frontrunner in advanced heart care.