25th May 2025: In the suburban municipalities of North 24 Parganas district, most people are dependent on independent Cath labs or diagnostic centres, where unavailability of next line referral or unresolved complications can be a cost of precious time. 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. Soumya Patra, Consultant & In-Charge – Cardiology at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, shared a critical procedure on a 70-year-old woman from Habra who was admitted with severe breathing difficulties caused by heart failure.
Speaking about the advanced facilities at Manipal Hospitals, Dr. Soumya Patra, Consultant & In-Charge – Cardiology at Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur, said, “At Manipal Hospitals, our mission is to offer comprehensive cardiac care that extends beyond just procedures. One of our key advantages is accessibility—our hospital is strategically located near major railway and metro stations, making it easier for patients from rural and suburban areas to reach us. I can confidently say that people from regions like North 24 Parganas are in safe hands with us. Recently, At Manipal Hospital, we treated a 70-year-old woman from Habra who came to us with severe breathing difficulties caused by heart failure. Diagnostic tests revealed that one of her heart valves was critically narrowed and wasn’t functioning properly. She also had a prior history of heart disease and had undergone valve replacement surgery years ago. Given her age and medical background, another open-heart surgery posed significant risks. We opted for a minimally invasive procedure known as TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), which allowed us to replace the damaged valve without opening her chest. The procedure was a success, and she was discharged just two days later—breathing comfortably and on the road to recovery.”
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