Man undergoes laser angioplasty at Kauvery Hospitals

A 58-year-old man from Papua New Guinea recently

underwent a laser-assisted complex angioplasty for triple

vessel coronary artery disease at Kauvery Hospitals in

Alwarpet. Doctors said he had returned home after recovery.  

He had been advised bypass surgery in 2016 after an

angiogram but he postponed the procedure. The patient had a

history of hypertension, severe obstructive sleep apnea and

high body mass index and was classified as moderate to high

risk.

Deterioration in symptoms led him to explore alternative

treatment options and was referred to Kauvery Hospital,

Alwarpet.  

Doctors at the hospital chose a procedure to treat the three

affected blood vessels including total occlusion of the right

coronary artery. The procedure was a safer alternative to

bypass surgery and alleviated the patient’s immediate health

concerns, doctors said.

The man was discharged a day after the procedure. He will

continue medical treatment for sleep apnea as well. 

The hospital’s senior interventional cardiologist Rajaram

Anantharaman said the patient had opted for laser angioplasty.

“We found his condition suitable for laser-assisted angioplasty

and we immediately performed the procedure. He recovered

swiftly and he was able to fly back to his hometown.”  

Kauvery Hospitals co-founder and executive director

Dr Aravindan Selvaraj said the success exemplified the

hospital’s commitment to push boundaries of medical

innovation. “Pursuit of excellence in providing cutting-edge

medical solutions and compassionate healthcare is our aim,”

he said. 

Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet has announced the setting up of

Heart Institute on the inauguration of the Kauvery International

Cardiology Conclave 2023 held at ITC Grand Chola.

The Institute was unveiled by Padmashri Dr KM Cherian,

underscoring its unyielding commitment to advancing and

promoting awareness in cardiac sciences, the Kauvery Heart

Institute to set new benchmarks in world-class healthcare

delivery.

The conclave showcased ground-breaking developments in the

field. Renowned speakers and cutting-edge research

presentations, and discussions on the latest advancements in

cardiac care that marked the two-day event.

The response from over 250 delegates was overwhelmingly

positive, reflecting the conclave’s pivotal role in fostering

collaboration and disseminating crucial knowledge in the

pursuit of improved health care outcomes.

Eminent national speakers from India and from across the

globe further enriched the diversity of perspectives and

expertise shared during the event. The topics covered ranged

from coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, PCI &

cardiogenic shock, and cardiac electrophysiology, to heart and

lung transplant, offering attendees a comprehensive

understanding of the latest developments in the field.

Kauvery Hospital also honored doctors for their exemplary

contribution —  Dr AR Raghuram in the field of Cardiothoracic

surgery, Dr Mullasari Ajit S in the field of Interventional

Cardiology, Dr Raghavan Subramaniyam in the field of

Paediatric Cardiology, and Dr TR Muralidharan in the field of

Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology.

Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, co-founder and executive director of

Kauvery Group of Hospitals said, “This international conclave

will enable the clinical talent to collaborate with international

doctors by embracing and leveraging the strengths of

international colleagues to create an environment that benefits

better clinical outcomes for our patients.”