Paras Health Srinagar treats 2 complex cardiac cases
Srinagar, Jan 28: Paras Health Srinagar today said it successfully managed two complex cases that highlight the hospital's expertise in interventional cardiology and multidisciplinary care.
In a statement, spokesperson of Paras Health said these cases involved an octogenarian and a 69-year-old man, both suffering from complex heart issues.
“The first case involved an octogenarian patient presenting with a dual territory acute STEMI (massive heart attack). Diagnostic tests revealed a completely occluded and severely calcified proximal LAD and subtotal LCX occlusion—blockages in two critical coronary arteries,” the statement said.
The expert cardiology team, led by Dr Maqbool Sohail, Associate Director - Interventional Cardiology, Paras Health, Srinagar performed a complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) with cutting-edge techniques. Despite challenges such as an under-expanded stent in the LAD, the team employed intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy to achieve optimal stent expansion. “The procedure performed through the radial route was successful and the patient was discharged in stable condition within 48 hours.”
In another case, a 69-year-old patient from Bandipora with chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, and bradycardia, underwent a Dual Chamber Permanent Pacemaker Implantation. “Despite the complexities posed by his advanced liver condition and high-grade oesophageal varices, the multidisciplinary team ensured a seamless and uneventful recovery. The patient also underwent coronary angiography, which showed non-obstructive coronary artery disease. His high-grade oesophageal varices were also managed by our expert Dr. Wajeed Yousuf, Gastroenterologist,” the statement said.
“Post-procedure, this patient expressed gratitude, stating: "I was suffering from a heart ailment, and the doctors treated me with utmost care. Dr. Maqbool Sohail and Dr. Wajeed were professional and compassionate, and the hospital staff was supportive throughout my stay. I highly recommend Paras Health for quality medical care,” he added.
Dr Maqbool Sohail, Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, emphasised the importance of timely intervention and said, "Both cases were complex and required precision-driven, multidisciplinary care. At Paras Health, our expertise and advanced technology allow us to handle such challenging scenarios effectively. Timely medical intervention and 24/7 availability of procedures like Primary PCI are crucial in saving lives and improving outcomes for heart attack patients,” he said.