Mizoram has recorded its first leadless pacemaker implantation at the state-run Aizawl Civil Hospital, Health Minister Lalrinpuii said.
The procedure was performed on Monday by a team of cardiologists led by Dr Loncy V. Lalzarliana and Dr Isak Lallawmkima, with clinical and technical support from Dr Uday Shankar Das of Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata.
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Mizoram's first leadless pacemaker implantation was performed at Civil Hospital Aizawl.
A 67-year-old pensioner received an Abbott AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker.
The procedure was led by Dr Loncy V. Lalzarliana and Dr Isak Lallawmkima.
Dr Uday Shankar Das of Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, provided clinical and technical support.
The procedure was performed under the Mizo Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS).
The patient, a 67-year-old pensioner, received an Abbott AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker. According to the Health Minister, the procedure was carried out under the Mizo Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) on a cashless basis.
Lalrinpuii described the procedure as a significant development in the availability of specialised cardiac care in Mizoram. She said the achievement demonstrated the capability of Civil Hospital Aizawl's Cardiology Department to undertake advanced cardiac procedures.
The procedure marks Mizoram's first reported implantation of a leadless pacemaker, adding the treatment to the specialised cardiac services available at Civil Hospital Aizawl.
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The procedure expands the range of specialised cardiac interventions available at the government-run Civil Hospital Aizawl.
