Kolkata : Manipal Hospitals, one of the largest healthcare networks in India, hosted an advanced workshop focused on ‘Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)’ techniques at their Mukundapur, Kolkata Unit, amidst India holding the unenviable title of ‘Heart Attack Capital of the World’. Led by Dr. Marc Silvestri, a renowned interventional cardiologist from Clinique Axium, Aix-en-Provence, France, the workshop addressed the critical cardiac care challenges through live demonstrations and discussions on the latest advancements in PCI.
The briefing session on this workshop was attended by prominent cardiologists and healthcare professionals from Manipal Hospitals, including Dr. Uttam Kumar Saha, HOD-Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Dr. Amit Bhauwala, Consultant – Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab & Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Medica Superspeciality Hospital (now a part of Manipal Hospitals) and Dr. Soumya Patra, Consultant & Incharge- Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur).These experts pointed to the rising incidences of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths, particularly among younger adults, and the importance of advanced PCI technology.
This minimally invasive technique is crucial in the treatment of heart attacks and severe coronary artery disease as it reopens the obstructed arteries to revive blood circulation. The workshop, featured three advanced live case demonstrations showcasing new PCI methods, designed to address complex coronary conditions that standard PCI often cannot resolve.
Dr. Uttam Kumar Saha explained the procedure and shared, ‘Intravascular Lithotripsy is an advanced method for treating arteries with tough calcium buildup. It uses sound waves to safely break up the calcium, making it easier to place stents in cases where regular procedures are difficult. Intra-coronary Imaging uses detailed tools like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) to get a clear view of artery structure. This helps doctors diagnose patients accurately and plan personalized treatments.’
In the briefing session, Dr. Dilip Kumar, shared, ‘It is an alternative treatment for open-heart surgery and is very effective, particularly for the high-risk population, offering a less invasive and safer option that offers faster recovery. By reducing symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue, Complex PCI can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life. Additionally, in severe heart attack emergencies, this procedure can rapidly open blocked arteries and save lives.’
Dr. Soumya Patra, while highlighting the relevance of the workshop., shared, ‘With post-COVID cardiac events rising at an alarming rate, particularly among young adults, this workshop offers an opportunity for knowledge exchange in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of cardiac care. Dr. Silvestri’s expertise in complex PCI procedures brings invaluable insights that can enhance our approach to managing challenging cases and elevating patient care. While Complex PCI is not new in India, gaining a global perspective and learning about the technology directly from such an esteemed expert provides tremendous value for us as cardiologists.’
Dr. Ayanabh DebGupta, shared, shared, ‘It is our pleasure to host Dr. Marc Silvestri at Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur. Manipal Hospitals is committed to make cardiac care progressively advanced across a its group hospitals. Through this workshop, our Cardiologists will now have access to this cutting-edge technique. As a healthcare organization we are concerned with the alarming rise in heart diseases in India, especially among India’s younger population. While we are training CPR ( Cardiolo Pulmonary Resuscitation) to all around us to save one precious life as preventive care, such workshops strengthen our clinicians to deliver quality care as per international standards.’
