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News18
5 days ago
- Health
- News18
Advanced Procedure Gives New Lease Of Life To 47-Year-Old Who Suffered Repeated Cardiac Arrests
The patient underwent multiple emergency defibrillations due to ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder, and experienced repeated cardiac arrests An advanced procedure by the medical team at KIMSHEALTH saved a 47-year-old man who had developed severe heart complications. The patient was initially admitted to a nearby hospital and placed on a ventilator after collapsing at his workplace. He was then referred to KIMSHEALTH for advanced cardiac care. He underwent multiple emergency defibrillations due to ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder, and experienced repeated cardiac arrests. Despite having no prior history of heart disease, cardiac imaging revealed that his heart muscle function had deteriorated due to an unknown cause. While in the ICU, the patient suffered repeated episodes of rhythm disorder, and his blood pressure dropped to undetectable levels. He was immediately placed on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to stabilise his heart and lungs. As the support was weaned, he once again developed fibrillation. At this critical juncture, the medical team led by Dr. Anees Thajudeen, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology and Electrophysiology, opted for an advanced and relatively new life-saving intervention: mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT). A specialised catheter was inserted through the groin into the heart's main pumping chamber and mapped in real-time. Much like a GPS tracking system, the catheter recorded electrical signals and identified scarred areas responsible for generating these dangerous rhythms. These areas were then precisely targeted and ablated to eliminate the arrhythmia. During the procedure, the patient had to be defibrillated four times. However, by the end of the successful intervention, all dangerous arrhythmias were eliminated. After confirming that he was free of abnormal rhythms, an implantable defibrillator was inserted to protect against any future arrhythmias. Following the procedure, the patient made an extraordinary recovery. The repeated cardiac arrests had taken a toll on the function of other organs, including the kidneys and liver. However, with the rhythm problem resolved, the patient made slow and steady progress. Dialysis was gradually withdrawn, and he was discharged after a six-week hospital stay. 'Immediate resuscitation from cardiac arrest is a skill most doctors are trained for. But for high-risk patients like this, a dedicated team of critical care experts is required to stabilize and maintain vital organ functions in the initial days. This allows complex procedures like the ablation of ventricular tachycardia to be performed safely and effectively, resulting in a long-term cure," said Dr Anees Thajudeen. Dr Shaji Palangadan, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; Dr Satish B, Senior Consultant, Department of Nephrology; Dr Subash S and Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan Pillai, Consultants, Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia, were also part of the treatment team. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Tribune
11-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Ashraf family returns home after 18 years of undocumented life in Bahrain
After more than 18 agonizing years of living undocumented in Bahrain, Mr. Ashraf, his wife Ramsheedha, and their two daughters have finally returned home to Kerala, their dignity and identity restored. For over a decade, the Ashraf family's existence was confined to a tiny rented room in Riffa, a life marked by invisibility, lack of documentation, and constant fear. Mr. Ashraf's dream of a better life in Bahrain turned into a legal nightmare as visas expired, leaving his wife undocumented since 2013 and his elder daughter since 2012. The youngest, Arafa Fatima, born in Bahrain, had no legal existence – no passport, no CPR, no birth registration. Medical care This dire situation meant the children could not attend school, the family could not work legally, and even seeking basic medical care was fraught with anxiety. The family's silent struggle intensified when Mr. Ashraf was diagnosed with endstage kidney failure, requiring life-saving dialysis. Without income or legal identity, obtaining such critical treatment seemed impossible. Hope arrived when Mr. Sudheer Thirunilath, Global PRO and President of Pravasi Legal Cell (PLC), Bahrain Chapter, learned of their plight. With the support of PLC governing council members, the journey to recovery began. Mr. Ashraf was admitted to Salmaniya Hospital for catheter surgery and later dialysis sessions were arranged at a nominal cost in the KIMSHEALTH (GCC), with the support of Mr. Jacob Thomas, Group Executive Director. PLC took charge of all logistical and emotional support, including hospital coordination, medication, food, rent, and even obtaining their marriage certificate and attestation. Hurdle The biggest hurdle was Arafa Fatima, the daughter born in Bahrain who legally 'did not exist.' PLC arranged for a power of attorney for Adv. Tariq Alown, who filed a case to secure her birth certificate. Outstanding hospital charges at Jidhafs were settled, and with support from MP Hassan Eid Bukhammas, the process at the Central Informatics Organization (CIO) was fast-tracked. The breakthrough arrived when the court ordered Arafa's birth to be officially registered. For the first time in her 13 years, she had a legal identity. The PLC team continued their relentless efforts: lost passport reports were filed, outpasses (emergency certificates) were issued for all four family members, and finally, passports were initiated, fully restoring their identities. Fines The last major obstacle was the accumulated immigration fines over 13 years, an insurmountable sum for the family. The PLC team approached Bahrain's Immigration Authorities, who responded with remarkable empathy, helping to legalize the family's stay and allowing them to depart without fear. The Embassy of India in Bahrain, under the leadership of H.E. Shri Vinod K. Jacob, First Secretary Mr. Ravi Jain, and Second Secretary Mr. Ravi Singh, arranged tickets through Air India to Kannur International Airport. Yesterday, the Ashraf family finally boarded the plane, returning to their homeland with documents, identity, and dignity.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
KIMSHEALTH performs two allogeneic stem cell transplants, one a complex half-match procedure
KIMSHEALTH Cancer Centre has successfully performed two allogeneic stem cell transplants, including a complex and highly challenging haploidentical (half-match) transplant, a press release issued by the hospital said here. Allogeneic stem cell transplant involves replacing diseased stem cells in the bone marrow with healthy ones from a donor. In haploidentical or half-match transplants, the recipient shares only a partial genetic match with the donor, who is usually a family member. The half-match transplant was performed on a 37-year-old woman diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Although her sister was the donor, their incompatible blood groups made the procedure particularly complex. To further compound the challenge, the patient was also battling multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and aspergillosis — a fungal infection that typically affects immunocompromised individuals. After the transplant, she contracted cytomegalovirus (CMV), a viral infection, for which she was treated with antivirals. Despite these life-threatening complications, the patient made a full recovery. A bone marrow assessment conducted 100 days after the transplant confirmed that she was disease-free. The second successful transplant involved a 63-year-old male patient, also diagnosed with AML, who underwent an allogeneic transplant from a fully matched sibling donor. Despite the age- related risks and potential complications involved, the patient showed remarkable progress and is in remission as of day 100 post-transplant., the press release said. 'Haploidentical transplants, especially in cases where blood groups are incompatible, demand an advanced skill set and precision,' it said. The treatment was led by Bijay P Nair, Senior Consultant , Department of Clinical Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant . The team Included K. S. Lekshmon and Aswin V. Nair, Associate Consultants and Sanooja Pinki, Department of Transfusion Medicine, KIMSHEALTH.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Vakkom Khader award presented to KIMSHEALTH chairman
The Vakkom Khader National Foundation Award 2024 was conferred on the Chairman and Managing Director of KIMSHEALTH, M.I Sahadulla, at a function organised by the Foundation here on Thursday, to celebrate the 108th birth anniversary of the INA hero and freedom fighter, Vakkom Khader. The award was presented to Dr. Sahadulla by the Goa Governor, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.
United News of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Kerala: 1st AI-Integrated Smart Ambulance launched
Thiruvananthapuram, May 28 (UNI) A state-of-the-art, AI-integrated smart ambulance service equipped with cutting-edge technology, marking a new era in patient care, has been launched for the first time in Kerala. This innovative ambulance is equipped with key features such as 5G connectivity, real-time GPS tracking, driver visibility technologies, and ECMO/ECPR equipment. With this system, patients and their families can track the vehicle's live location. Moreover, emergency physicians can monitor critical health parameters of patients in real time and provide accurate treatment directives, making the system highly beneficial in emergency situations. Through powerful 5G network connectivity, high-bandwidth video from the ambulance and crucial patient information are transmitted in real time to the Department of Emergency Medicine at KIMSHEALTH, its Chairman Dr. M.I. Sahadulla, said while launching the new service on Tuesday. Dr. Sahadulla stated that this new initiative would set a benchmark in emergency medical care, ensuring that patients receive timely and efficient treatment. 'If care is administered effectively during the golden hour, the chances of saving patients and bringing them back to life are significantly higher,' he said. He added that such a system can enhance care even before the patient reaches the hospital. The Department of Emergency Medicine will feature a dashboard displaying real-time GPS data, speed, and the ambulance's current position. Critical health indicators such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, non-invasive blood pressure, and end-tidal CO₂ will be shown on a centralized monitor within the department. The upgraded ambulance also includes a portable ECMO system and battery-operated mechanical chest compression devices, which can be used when required. The mechanical chest compression system delivers continuous compressions automatically, enhancing the efficiency of resuscitation efforts. This ambulance service will be free of charge within Thiruvananthapuram city limits. For services, people can contact 9633009616. UNI DS ARN
