Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani Records R emarkable Advances
Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani Records R emarkable Advances in Heart Attack Int erventions for December 2024
Chennai, 8th January 2025: Kauvery Ho spital Vadapalani is pleased to announc e a series of remarkable achievements i n its management of ST-Elevation Myoc ardial Infarction (STEMI) cases during D ecember 2024. In December alone, the hospital treated 15 STEMI cases, averag ing one case every alternate day, reinfor cing Kauvery Hospital’s reputation as a leader in the management of critical hea rt attacks.
Among the key observations for Decem ber, Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarctions (IWMI) were found to be the dominant f orm of STEMI, with the Right Coronary A rtery (RCA) identified as the primary culprit in 8 of the 15 cases. This seasonal trend, which has been consistently obse rved in previous years, highlights the inc reased incidence of IWMI cases during t he winter months. Recognizing the heig htened risk during this time, Kauvery H ospital remains vigilant, prepared, and r esponsive in delivering timely intervent tions for the best possible outcomes for patients.
A particularly notable achievement this month has been the improvement in Do or-to-Balloon (D2B) time—the time take en from patient admission to angioplast asty intervention. Kauvery Hospital has set a new benchmark with an impressiv ve average D2B time of just 49 minutes, which is significantly shorter than Inter national Standard time of 90 minutes . T his achievement shows that providing s wift, efficient, and life-saving treat ment to STEMI patients, significantly reduces the time to reperfusion therapy, which i s crucial for minimizing heart muscle da mage and improving survival rates.
Primary angioplasty has been a corners tone of Kauvery Hospital’s approach to heart attack management. Primary angi oplasty, also known as percutaneous co ronary intervention (PCI), is the gold-st andard treatment for STEMI patients w ho present within the critical window af ter the onset of symptoms. Unlike thro m bolytic therapy, which involves clot-busting medications, primary angioplas ty aims to mechanically open up blocked coronary arteries by using a catheter an d a balloon, followed by the placement of a stent to maintain the artery’s paten cy.
Kauvery Hospital’s angioplasty procedu res have been supported by cutting-edg e technology, including advanced imagin g systems and high-quality stent techno logy, which have contributed significant ntly to faster recovery times and fewer complications for patients. The hospital has seen an impressive reduction in com plications such as restenosis (re-narrow ing of the artery) and stent thrombosis, t hanks to the expertise of the medical te am and its state-of-the-art equipment.
In India, survival rates for patients with STEMI vary significantly depending on the timeliness and type of treatment re ceived. Hospital mortality for STEMI pa tients generally ranges from 5% to 15%, with better outcomes observed in urban hospitals equipped with advanced cardi ac care facilities. Studies suggest that 9 0% of STEMI patients who undergo prim ary angioplasty survive at least one year particularly when treatment is initiated within the critical first 90 minutes. In co mparison, patients receiving thromboly sis, particularly those presenting later, h ave a hospital mortality rate of around 1 0% to 15%. Fast intervention times are c rucial, with hospitals that manage to ach chieve Door-to-Balloon times under 60 minutes reporting a 5% reduction in mo rtality compared to those with longer in tervention times.
Senior Cardiologists at Kauvery Hospit al, has been instrumental in refining the hospital’s angioplasty protocols. Their e fforts to streamline patient workflows a nd optimize angioplasty procedures hav e played a pivotal role in achieving the h ospital’s impressive D2B times and ensu ring better patient outcomes.
The hospital’s central location in Vadap alani is a unique selling point, providing quick access for emergency patients. Th is strategic positioning ensures that am bulances can reach the hospital promptl y, crucial in heart attack cases where ti me is of the essence. This proximity allo ws Kauvery Hospital to provide 24/7 em ergency services, so that patients can re ceive immediate care in their most critic al moments.
Prof. P. Manokar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and Clinical Lead for the He art Failure & Transplant Program, remar ked, “The improvement in our D2B time shows the efficiency of our entire team. Every second counts in the treatment of STEMI, and we have worked tirelessly t o streamline our processes so that patie ents receive the best care without delay. Our ability to reduce D2B time to 49 mi nutes is a major milestone, and we will b e continuing this momentum in providin g the highest standard of cardiac care to all our patients.”
Additionally, Dr. Sundar C, Senior Consu ltant Interventional Cardiologist and En dovascular Specialist at Kauvery Hospit al, shared, “The hospital’s infrastructure and our team’s round-the-clock availabil ity of cardiology services, including inte nsive care, cath labs, and emergency car diac intervention, make Kauvery Hospit al a preferred choice for heart attack pa tients in Chennai. With our dedicated ap proach, we continue to lead in cardiac c are and improving every patient’s journ ey towards recovery.”
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of H ospitals, expressed his pride in the hospi tal’s achievements, saying, “Our team’s e xcellence is clearly reflected in these ex ceptional outcomes. The improvement i n our D2B time is a direct result of the h ard work and collaboration of our docto ors, nurses, and support staff. It highligh hts our determination to deliver the fast est, most effective cardiac interventions and save lives when it matters most. We are proud of the strides we have made, a nd we will continue to set new standard s in cardiac care.”
Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani aims at de livering the highest quality of care to pa tients, particularly those suffering from life-threatening cardiac conditions. The hospital’s promise to excellence in heart attack management is evident in its cont inuous focus on improving treatment ti mes, leveraging advanced technology, a nd ensuring that patients receive the m ost effective interventions possible.
