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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Kol records eastern India's first heart rhythm device implant op
Kolkata: Eastern India's first-ever case of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm and supplements the pacemaker, was performed at a city private hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This process helps to prevent arrhythmia by maintaining the heart's 'electro-physiological functioning' more efficiently. This pioneering heart rhythm management was applied to a 33-year-old male patient, Ravi (name changed), a car driver by profession from Tripura, Agartala. He was admitted to Medica Superspecialty Hospital last week. Ravi was suffering from sick sinus syndrome and intermittent atrioventricular block, a type of heart block where the electrical signals between the heart's upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles) are intermittently delayed or blocked, compounded by episodes of irregular heartbeat. The condition caused Ravi's heart rate to drop dangerously to 25 beats per minute, leaving him dizzy, breathless, and vulnerable to permanent arrhythmias. Recognising the need for a long-term solution, a medical team led by Cathlab director and interventional cardiologist Dilip Kumar opted for the revolutionary combination of BB Pacing and LBBAP. "This approach prevents complications associated with conventional pacemakers, such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, a heart condition where the atria beat irregularly and rapidly, as well as a condition where the heart muscle weakens and its ability to pump blood effectively is reduced as a result of prolonged right ventricular pacing from a pacemaker. The procedure was performed using a specialised catheter," said Kumar. Kumar added, "We are proud to be at the forefront of next-generation cardiac care. This first case of complete physiological pacing marks a transformative step in our journey. It not only offers a more natural and safer solution for young patients with complex rhythm disorders but also sets the stage for broader adoption of physiological pacing across India." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The patient has recovered and is ready to resume normal activities. "I was struggling with breathlessness and other health issues that made it difficult for me to work and live normally. It was a worrying time for me. But just a day after the surgery, I felt a big difference. I am now living a normal life again," he said. The procedure cost an additional Rs 10,000 over and above the cost of a pacemaker.
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
33 year old driver from Tripura treated with Eastern India's first-ever Bachmann's Bundle Pacing
PRNewswire Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27: In a landmark achievement that puts Eastern India on the global map of cardiac innovation, Dr. Dilip Kumar,Director of the Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device, and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), has successfully performed Eastern India's first-ever case of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm. This process is known as complete physiological pacing. This pioneering heart rhythm management was applied to a 33-year-old male patient, Ravi (name changed), a car driver by profession from Tripura, Agartala. Ravi was suffering from sick sinus syndrome and intermittent atrioventricular (AV)block (a type of heart block where the electrical signals between the heart's upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles) are intermittently delayed or blocked), compounded by episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (where episodes of an irregular heartbeat come and go). A condition where the patient's heart rate had dangerously dropped to 25 beats per minute, leaving him dizzy, breathless, and vulnerable to permanent arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), which could have turned fatal for Ravi. Recognizing the need for a cutting-edge, long-term solution, Dr. Dilip Kumar and his team opted for a revolutionary combination of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm. This whole approach, known as complete physiological pacing, is designed to preserve the heart's normal contraction patterns and prevent complications associated with conventional pacemakers, such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation (a heart condition where the heart's upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and rapidly), as well as pacing-induced cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart muscle weakens and its ability to pump blood effectively is reduced, specifically as a result of prolonged right ventricular (RV) pacing from a pacemaker). The whole procedure was performed in the cardiac cath lab using the specialized C315S5 catheter. While describing the case, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist Device and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), shared, "We are proud to be at the forefront of next-generation cardiac care. While we have successfully performed nearly 200 Conduction System Pacing (CSP) procedures over the past few years, this first case of complete physiological pacing marks a transformative step in our journey. It not only offers a more natural and safer solution for young patients with complex rhythm disorders but also sets the stage for broader adoption of physiological pacing across India. With this, we are ushering in a new era of smarter, more synchronized heart care that truly aligns with the future of cardiology." Ravi (name changed), a 33-year-old male patient from Agartala, said, "I am a car driver by profession, and for a long time, I was struggling with breathlessness and other health issues that made it difficult for me to work and live normally. It was a very tense and worrying time for me. But just a day after the surgery, I felt a big difference; I am now walking around and living a normal life again. I am truly thankful to Dr. Dilip Kumar and his entire team. I am also fully satisfied with the care, attention, and support provided by the nurses and other staff members throughout my stay." Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional COO, Manipal Hospitals (East), opined, "This groundbreaking procedure is a testament to the clinical excellence and innovation-driven approach that defines brand Manipal Hospitals. The successful execution of Eastern India's first complete physiological pacing reflects our strong commitment to bringing the most advanced cardiac care to this region." 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 multispecialty 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 provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is 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 Wire
3 days ago
- Health
- The Wire
33 year old driver from Tripura treated with Eastern India's first-ever Bachmann's Bundle Pacing
KOLKATA, India, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark achievement that puts Eastern India on the global map of cardiac innovation, Dr. Dilip Kumar,Director of the Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device, and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), has successfully performed Eastern India's first-ever case of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm. This process is known as complete physiological pacing. This pioneering heart rhythm management was applied to a 33-year-old male patient, Ravi (name changed), a car driver by profession from Tripura, Agartala. Ravi was suffering from sick sinus syndrome and intermittent atrioventricular (AV)block (a type of heart block where the electrical signals between the heart's upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles) are intermittently delayed or blocked), compounded by episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (where episodes of an irregular heartbeat come and go). A condition where the patient's heart rate had dangerously dropped to 25 beats per minute, leaving him dizzy, breathless, and vulnerable to permanent arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), which could have turned fatal for Ravi. Recognizing the need for a cutting-edge, long-term solution, Dr. Dilip Kumar and his team opted for a revolutionary combination of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm. This whole approach, known as complete physiological pacing, is designed to preserve the heart's normal contraction patterns and prevent complications associated with conventional pacemakers, such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation (a heart condition where the heart's upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and rapidly), as well as pacing-induced cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart muscle weakens and its ability to pump blood effectively is reduced, specifically as a result of prolonged right ventricular (RV) pacing from a pacemaker). The whole procedure was performed in the cardiac cath lab using the specialized C315S5 catheter. While describing the case, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist Device and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), shared, "We are proud to be at the forefront of next-generation cardiac care. While we have successfully performed nearly 200 Conduction System Pacing (CSP) procedures over the past few years, this first case of complete physiological pacing marks a transformative step in our journey. It not only offers a more natural and safer solution for young patients with complex rhythm disorders but also sets the stage for broader adoption of physiological pacing across India. With this, we are ushering in a new era of smarter, more synchronized heart care that truly aligns with the future of cardiology." Ravi (name changed), a 33-year-old male patient from Agartala, said, "I am a car driver by profession, and for a long time, I was struggling with breathlessness and other health issues that made it difficult for me to work and live normally. It was a very tense and worrying time for me. But just a day after the surgery, I felt a big difference; I am now walking around and living a normal life again. I am truly thankful to Dr. Dilip Kumar and his entire team. I am also fully satisfied with the care, attention, and support provided by the nurses and other staff members throughout my stay." Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional COO, Manipal Hospitals (East), opined, "This groundbreaking procedure is a testament to the clinical excellence and innovation-driven approach that defines brand Manipal Hospitals. The successful execution of Eastern India's first complete physiological pacing reflects our strong commitment to bringing the most advanced cardiac care to this region." 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 multispecialty 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 provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is 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.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
33 year old driver from Tripura treated with Eastern India's first-ever Bachmann's Bundle Pacing
KOLKATA, India, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark achievement that puts Eastern India on the global map of cardiac innovation, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director of the Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device, and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), has successfully performed Eastern India's first-ever case of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm. This process is known as complete physiological pacing. This pioneering heart rhythm management was applied to a 33-year-old male patient, Ravi (name changed), a car driver by profession from Tripura, Agartala. Ravi was suffering from sick sinus syndrome and intermittent atrioventricular (AV) block (a type of heart block where the electrical signals between the heart's upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles) are intermittently delayed or blocked), compounded by episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (where episodes of an irregular heartbeat come and go). A condition where the patient's heart rate had dangerously dropped to 25 beats per minute, leaving him dizzy, breathless, and vulnerable to permanent arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), which could have turned fatal for Ravi. Recognizing the need for a cutting-edge, long-term solution, Dr. Dilip Kumar and his team opted for a revolutionary combination of Bachmann's Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP), a dual strategy that mimics the heart's natural electrical rhythm. This whole approach, known as complete physiological pacing, is designed to preserve the heart's normal contraction patterns and prevent complications associated with conventional pacemakers, such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation (a heart condition where the heart's upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and rapidly), as well as pacing-induced cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart muscle weakens and its ability to pump blood effectively is reduced, specifically as a result of prolonged right ventricular (RV) pacing from a pacemaker). The whole procedure was performed in the cardiac cath lab using the specialized C315S5 catheter. While describing the case, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist Device and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), shared, "We are proud to be at the forefront of next-generation cardiac care. While we have successfully performed nearly 200 Conduction System Pacing (CSP) procedures over the past few years, this first case of complete physiological pacing marks a transformative step in our journey. It not only offers a more natural and safer solution for young patients with complex rhythm disorders but also sets the stage for broader adoption of physiological pacing across India. With this, we are ushering in a new era of smarter, more synchronized heart care that truly aligns with the future of cardiology." Ravi (name changed), a 33-year-old male patient from Agartala, said, "I am a car driver by profession, and for a long time, I was struggling with breathlessness and other health issues that made it difficult for me to work and live normally. It was a very tense and worrying time for me. But just a day after the surgery, I felt a big difference; I am now walking around and living a normal life again. I am truly thankful to Dr. Dilip Kumar and his entire team. I am also fully satisfied with the care, attention, and support provided by the nurses and other staff members throughout my stay." Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional COO, Manipal Hospitals (East), opined, "This groundbreaking procedure is a testament to the clinical excellence and innovation-driven approach that defines brand Manipal Hospitals. The successful execution of Eastern India's first complete physiological pacing reflects our strong commitment to bringing the most advanced cardiac care to this region." 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 multispecialty 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 provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is 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: View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CORRECTING and REPLACING Heart Rhythm Case Reports Publishes Notable Case Detailing First Use of AI-Guided ECG Mapping for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing
Case Report Demonstrates How vMap Enhances Accuracy and Reduces Risk in Pacemaker Implantation SAN DIEGO, April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the release dated April 1, 2025, the quote from, and photo of, Dr. Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green has been removed. The updated release reads: HEART RHYTHM CASE REPORTS PUBLISHES NOTABLE CASE DETAILING FIRST USE OF AI-GUIDED ECG MAPPING FOR LEFT BUNDLE BRANCH AREA PACING Case Report Demonstrates How vMap Enhances Accuracy and Reduces Risk in Pacemaker Implantation Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, today announced the publication of a groundbreaking case in Heart Rhythm Case Reports. Conducted by physicians from the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the case details the first successful use of AI-enabled ECG mapping to guide left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) implantation. Findings highlight how vMap, a non-invasive AI-powered mapping technology, enhances procedural efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety during LBBAP lead positioning. As LBBAP becomes a preferred physiologic pacing technique, vMap has the potential to offer a transformative approach by reducing fluoroscopy exposure and eliminating the need for contrast agents - critical factors in enhancing patient safety and procedural outcomes. The patient in the case report, a 90-year-old male with advanced chronic kidney disease and a severe iodinated contrast allergy, underwent a dual-chamber LBBAP implantation as physicians used vMap for peri-procedural AI-driven guidance. The procedure was completed successfully with minimized fluoroscopy time and without contrast injection, mitigating risks associated with traditional approaches for the patient and physician. Procedure Highlights: vMap provided peri-procedural, AI-driven guidance to position the lead accurately on the RV septum. vMap compared the patient's QRS morphology with a digital reference library of thousands of cardiac simulations of right ventricular pacing, helping localize the lead tip within the heart. Successful lead placement was achieved with confirmed left bundle capture, reducing reliance on traditional fluoroscopic imaging. vMap's ability to store and analyze paced QRS morphology enabled more efficient mapping, particularly in cases where the ideal pacing site was not immediately encountered. The case report underscores vMap's ability to transform cardiac pacing workflows while prioritizing patient safety. As the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive AI-based solution for mapping arrhythmias and analyzing atrial and ventricular pacing via a standard 12-lead ECG, vMap represents a significant advancement in electrophysiology. "This case is the first time vMap has been used to help guide LBBAP implantation. In addition to the positive procedural benefits, it's a very clear demonstration of the potential for vMap to more broadly improve cardiac care and advance various cardiac interventions," said Rob Krummen, CEO of Vektor Medical. For more information on Vektor Medical and vMap, visit and connect on LinkedIn and X. About Vektor Medical Headquartered in San Diego, Vektor Medical is on a mission to revolutionize arrhythmia care for millions affected by atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias. Through its AI-powered, non-invasive arrhythmia analysis technology, vMap, the company aims to improve cardiac ablation outcomes, optimize workflows, and increase procedural efficiency. For more information about vMap and Vektor Medical, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Stacey HolifieldLevitate(617) 233-3873vektor@
