Hooghly 26th May, 2025: In the suburban areas of Hooghly, many cardiac patients put their trust in independent Cath labs or diagnostic centres. What most people fail to understand is, the unavailability of next line referral, redo testing, or unresolved complications in these Cath labs can cost precious time, time that could be crucial in saving a patient’s 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. It is not infrequent for such patients in these regions to be rushed out by their families on desperate late-night trips for urgent treatment—valuable hours that, with improved access, could have been conserved. Highlighting Manipal Hospital’s commitment towards best cardiac care excellence in Eastern India, Dr. Subhasis Roy Chowdhury, Director, Cath Lab, Manipal Hospital, Broadway, shared a critical procedure on a 40-year-old IAS officer who was admitted while suffering a massive heart attack.
Speaking about the advanced facilities at Manipal Hospitals, Dr. Subhasis Roy Chowdhury, HOD - Cath Lab, Manipal Hospital, Broadway, said, "The patient, a 40-year-old IAS officer, came to us in the middle of the night after suffering a massive heart attack — a full-blown anterior wall myocardial infarction. He had already been evaluated at a local facility where he was diagnosed, but by the time he reached our emergency, he was in cardiogenic shock with dangerously low blood pressure. As per our 24x7 Heart Attack Protocol, he was rushed to the cath lab within minutes of arrival. An emergency angiography revealed a 100% blockage in the LAD artery, the main vessel supplying blood to the heart. The flow in the artery was restored with emergency angioplasty (stenting). During his treatment, he developed recurrent ventricular tachycardia, a life-threatening rhythm disturbance, and required over 20 electric shocks, along with intubation and continuous sedation. It was a race against time, but the coordinated effort of our cath lab team, nurses, RMOs, and critical care staff ensured he was stabilized and gradually improved. By Day 3, he was awake, off the ventilator, and fit for discharge.At Manipal Hospitals, our mission is to offer comprehensive cardiac care that extends beyond just procedures. I can confidently say that people from regions like Hooghly are in safe hands with us.”
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