22/09/2024
Technology saving Lives
Elderly, Frail gentleman presented in gasping state with 10/ min pulse . Diagnosed as degenerative complete heart block . Immediately temporary pacing done . What next ?
Problem: elderly, extremely frail status, early dementia, low immunity, uncooperative patient. No way he could tolerate long traditional pacemaker implantation surgery , anaesthesia, 3-4 day post op stay and related later wound care. High chance of implant infection and failure.
Solution: A small bullet sized leadless pacemaker. No operation , no wound incision/sutures no Anaesthesia . 20 minutes proceedure . Good to go home next day .Case done . Uneventful.
Pt discharged safely . Doing good on follow up .
Dr VINESH JAIN and Team @ Ujaala Cygnus Rainbow cardiac care
DR VINESH JAIN
MD,DM(CARDIOLOGY),FNB,FSCAI,FESC
DIRECTOR UJAALA CYGNUS RAINBOW CARDIAC CARE , AGRA
Contact: 07060006693 / 9068056156
Website: www.drvineshjain.com
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Dr Vinesh Jain is an expert cardiologist who has been trained in complex coronary intervention both