Paras Hospital Srinagar Performs Life-Saving IVUS-Guided Rota-Tripsy on Critically Ill Heart Patients

Srinagar : Paras Hospital Srinagar has made a significant advancement in cardiac care by successfully performing Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)-guided Rota-Tripsy interventions on critically ill patients with severely calcified coronary artery blockages. This breakthrough offers new hope for patients who previously had limited treatment options due to complex coronary artery disease.
The procedures were on Wednesday conducted by Dr. Mohd Maqbool Sohil, Director of Interventional Cardiology, and his team. They treated two critically ill patients: an 80-year-old male with multiple co-morbidities who had a heart attack and a 65-year-old female with lung disease. Both patients underwent the novel Rota-Tripsy technique, which combines rotational atherectomy and Intravascular Shockwave Lithotripsy (IVL) under IVUS guidance. The first patient recovered fully within 24 hours, while the second was discharged in stable condition after 36 hours. Dr. Sohil emphasized the importance of this technique, stating that it allows for the safe opening of hardened blockages, which can be life-saving for patients in critical condition. Coronary artery disease, characterized by cholesterol-rich plaques that lead to severe blockages, is a leading cause of heart attacks. Traditional treatments often fail in such cases, making the Rota-Tripsy technique a vital option for restoring blood flow. With these successful interventions, Paras Hospital Srinagar has established itself as a leader in advanced cardiac sciences in Jammu and Kashmir, equipped with cutting-edge technology and a skilled team dedicated to performing complex procedures safely and effectively. This development represents a new standard in cardiac care for patients facing life-threatening conditions in the region.