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The Wire
12-08-2025
- Health
- The Wire
Manipal Hospitals Kolkata completes 50 successful TAVR cases
KOLKATA, India, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Manipal Hospitals - EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), Kolkata is thrilled to announce the completion of 50 successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) cases, establishing the facility as a regional market leader in structural cardiac procedures in Eastern India. TAVR is a minimally invasive approach of treating patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or prohibitive risk for traditional open-heart surgery. This is more than just a number, it demonstrates a patient's faith, cutting-edge infrastructure, the collaboration of the interdisciplinary heart team, and the unwavering commitment to giving patients a second chance at life. TAVR procedures are now well established and worldwide more than 120,000 patients underwent TAVR in 50 countries. In India, as of now, 5000 procedures have been performed over the last 10 years. In Eastern India, the highest number of TAVR procedures has been performed in Manipal Hospitals. In recognizing this achievement, Dr. Dilip Kumar,Director Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device and Structural Heart Expert, Manipal Hospital - EM Bypass, opined, "TAVR is a cardiac care milestone that has transformed the treatment of valve dysfunction in complex instances, particularly in the elderly and high-risk patients. Achieving the 50-case milestone without complications demonstrates not only our team's expertise, but also the patient-centred ecosystem we have established here at the units of Manipal Hospital in Kolkata. Catheter-based valve replacement is becoming the wave of the future in cardiac intervention, and we are proud to be at the forefront, giving world-class outcomes right here in Eastern India." Dr. Arindam Pande, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital - EM Bypass shared, "With TAVR, we can provide a life-saving option to patients who previously had very little to choose from. In contrast to conventional surgeries, this one bypasses the opening of the chest and minimizes risks of anaesthesia. Patients usually go home in a day or two, and such a recovery is nothing less than a revolution. This milestone of 50 cases is a testament to the hospital's progressive attitude towards heart care." Manipal Hospital is committed to harness the latest technology and clinical expertise to change lives. The team continues to strive for greater access to TAVR and providing the optimal recovery and quality of life to structural heart disease patients. About Manipal Hospitals: As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multi-specialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600. Manipal Hospitals provide comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals are NABH and AAHRPP accredited, and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys. Logo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire. This article went live on August twelfth, two thousand twenty five, at twenty-two minutes past four in the afternoon.
Business Standard
12-08-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Manipal Hospitals Kolkata completes 50 successful TAVR cases
PRNewswire Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 12: Manipal Hospitals - EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), Kolkata is thrilled to announce the completion of 50 successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) cases, establishing the facility as a regional market leader in structural cardiac procedures in Eastern India. TAVR is a minimally invasive approach of treating patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or prohibitive risk for traditional open-heart surgery. This is more than just a number, it demonstrates a patient's faith, cutting-edge infrastructure, the collaboration of the interdisciplinary heart team, and the unwavering commitment to giving patients a second chance at life. TAVR procedures are now well established and worldwide more than 120,000 patients underwent TAVR in 50 countries. In India, as of now, 5000 procedures have been performed over the last 10 years. In Eastern India, the highest number of TAVR procedures has been performed in Manipal Hospitals. In recognizing this achievement, Dr. Dilip Kumar,Director Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device and Structural Heart Expert, Manipal Hospital - EM Bypass, opined, "TAVR is a cardiac care milestone that has transformed the treatment of valve dysfunction in complex instances, particularly in the elderly and high-risk patients. Achieving the 50-case milestone without complications demonstrates not only our team's expertise, but also the patient-centred ecosystem we have established here at the units of Manipal Hospital in Kolkata. Catheter-based valve replacement is becoming the wave of the future in cardiac intervention, and we are proud to be at the forefront, giving world-class outcomes right here in Eastern India." Dr. Arindam Pande, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital - EM Bypass shared, "With TAVR, we can provide a life-saving option to patients who previously had very little to choose from. In contrast to conventional surgeries, this one bypasses the opening of the chest and minimizes risks of anaesthesia. Patients usually go home in a day or two, and such a recovery is nothing less than a revolution. This milestone of 50 cases is a testament to the hospital's progressive attitude towards heart care." Manipal Hospital is committed to harness the latest technology and clinical expertise to change lives. The team continues to strive for greater access to TAVR and providing the optimal recovery and quality of life to structural heart disease patients. About Manipal Hospitals: As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multi-specialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600. Manipal Hospitals provide comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals are NABH and AAHRPP accredited, and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Hospital launches clinic for pulmonary hypertension
Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has launched a first-of-its-kind Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) clinic under its Department of Cardiology. It is designed to offer comprehensive care, including medical, interventional and surgical evaluation and treatment, and follow-up for patients affected by PH. PH is a serious yet frequently underdiagnosed condition, particularly in children and high-risk adults. P. Manokar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and Clinical Lead for the Heart Failure and Transplant Programme, described it as the 'neglected cousin' of systemic hypertension. 'It is a debilitating disease. Some patients can barely walk ten steps without severe breathlessness. In advanced stages, both the quality and duration of life are significantly reduced. For those with idiopathic PH, survival beyond two years can be challenging,' he said. At the launch, Anbarasu Mohanraj, Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at the hospital, who is spearheading the clinic, stressed the importance of early diagnosis and coordinated care. 'The incidence of PH has not necessarily increased, but our ability to diagnose it has improved significantly over the last two decades. If left untreated, PH can lead to worsening heart function. This clinic adopts a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that every aspect of the patient's condition is addressed,' he said. Recently, three patients aged between 26 and 72, including a Central government employee and an international official, underwent successful Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy surgeries at Kauvery Hospital within ten days, he added. The clinic will also treat rare conditions such as Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension — a form of PH caused by long-standing blood clots in the pulmonary arteries.
Medscape
07-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Nutritional Counseling Remains Key in Obesity Treatment
Nutritional counseling remains a central component of obesity treatment, even in the era of highly effective weight-loss drugs. This pivotal issue was addressed by cardiologists at the 91st Annual Meeting of the German Society of Cardiology in Mannheim, Germany. Studies on glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as semaglutide, have demonstrated significant weight loss of 14% over 68 weeks, tirzepatide 18% over 72 weeks, and retatrutide even 22% within 48 weeks. 'These are numbers we cannot achieve with nutritional counseling alone — perhaps in individual cases, but generally, it is utopian,' emphasized Elisabeth Schieffer, MD, from the Department of Cardiology, Angiology, and Internal Intensive Care Medicine at the University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg in Marburg, Germany. Enduring Relevance Despite these impressive results, Schieffer views nutritional counseling as an essential component of obesity treatment. She is supported by the authors of the 2024 updated S3 guideline on the prevention and treatment of obesity, which also emphasizes that nutrition, exercise, and behavioral therapy are the cornerstones of every weight management program. According to the guidelines, pharmacologic treatments should only be used in conjunction with multimodal basic therapy. The rationale is that basic interventions were always carried out in the approval studies for the new drugs — albeit often only as general recommendations for healthy eating and exercise, not as structured programs, as Schieffer noted. Nevertheless, 'the 2024 guideline clearly mandates us to integrate nutrition with exercise and behavioral therapy in obesity treatment,' stated Schieffer. Risk Mitigation An often-overlooked benefit of nutritional counseling in daily practice is the possibility of minimizing the risks associated with weight loss. 'We are dealing with an intervention that can also cause complications,' Schieffer said. Common issues associated with weight loss include hypoglycemia, weakness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, and constipation. Moreover, more severe complications can occur, which can be detected or avoided early through accompanying nutritional counseling, such as electrolyte disturbances (with the risk for cardiac arrhythmias), gout attacks, and gall and kidney stones. Often, subtle nuances in patients' dietary habits can cause significant problems. Schieffer cited an instance in which patients attempting to increase their fluid intake through rhubarb juice spritzer can significantly increase the risk for kidney stones due to the oxalic acid consumed. 'These are details that can be very relevant in individual cases — which we often do not recognize in time without accompanying nutritional counseling,' she emphasized. Focused Attention Schieffer also highlighted specific at-risk groups for whom accompanying nutritional counseling is particularly important. These include: Patients with hypertension: Weight loss may require adjustment of antihypertensive medication. Patients need to be prepared to avoid hypotension with a risk of falling, for example, by regularly monitoring their blood pressure at home. Patients with diabetes mellitus: Close monitoring is essential during GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy to minimize the risk for hypoglycemia. Patients with heart failure: Although weight loss is generally not recommended for older individuals, younger patients with severely impaired cardiac function (eg, due to dilated cardiomyopathy) may benefit from medication-induced weight loss when combined with nutritional counseling. Patients with depression: Particular care should be taken to ensure a high-quality diet and preserve muscle mass during weight loss. Although the new medications predominantly reduce fat mass, some muscle mass is always lost. A 2024 review article revealed that the ratio of fat to muscle mass loss under GLP-1 RA is favorable; however, maintaining muscle mass remains an important goal. Protein Considerations 'Often, the question then arises whether a higher protein intake would be sensible,' said Schieffer. However, evidence shows that macronutrient composition during weight loss plays a minor role. The standard recommendation of approximately 0.8 g protein per kg body weight still applies. An increase to 1.0-1.2 g/kg may bring minimal benefits but only in combination with strength training. Schieffer recommended making the prescription of nutritional counseling as straightforward as possible for practical implementation. Medical necessity can be certified informally, for example, on a 'white sheet.' Alternatively, the German Society for Nutrition provides a similar form. With the certificate, patients can either contact their health insurance provider directly or obtain a cost estimate from a nutrition counselor. Patients who wish to learn more can be referred to the patient guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, according to Schieffer.
