In an achievement, Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) & GBP Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D) implant. The complex cardiac procedure marks a significant advancement in the region’s medical capabilities.
The patient, a 72-year-old man from Noagaon, was admitted with severe heart failure and complete heart block. Upon arrival, the medical team immediately inserted a temporary pacemaker due to the critical nature of his condition. After stabilization in the ICU, doctors decided to proceed with the CRT-D implant on September 20.
The procedure, lasting two and a half hours, was led by Dr. Anindya Sundar Trivedi, Consultant and Head of Cardiology, alongside Cardiologist Dr. Rakesh Das, Anesthesiologists Dr. Surajit Pal and Dr. Manimoy Debbarma, and junior doctors from the cardiology department.
Cath Lab staff, including nurses, echo technologists, and technicians, played an essential role in the success of the operation. Following the surgery, the patient’s health showed significant improvement, with positive follow-up reports.
The patient’s family expressed immense gratitude to AGMC & GBP Hospital and the Tripura government for providing advanced cardiac care at an affordable cost, an achievement praised for enhancing healthcare accessibility in the region.
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