Posted by : Admin|Date : 25 Jul, 2023|Location : Karamsad

Lima-rima-y is the latest cardiac arterial bypass surgery procedure done at B&M Patel Cardiac Centre of SKH teaching hospital of BU, by an experienced cardiac surgeon

Bhanubhai and Madhuben Patel, a state-of-the-art Cardiac Centre of Shree Krishna Hospital Karamsad has been a pioneer in cardiac care in the State, and this milestone is indeed a proud moment for the hospital. A dedicated and qualified team of highly experienced cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons provide care that is at the cutting edge of medical science and at par with internationally-recognized standards. 

The centre has treated thousands of patients across Gujarat, and surrounding states, and more than a hundred international patients from Iraq, Iran, Kenya, South Africa etc. in the last 15 years.

A 56-year-old, Jamal Mutashar Zaar Imari from Iraq is a taxi driver. He was diagnosed with severe Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). He had multiple blockages in his arteries. He came to Shree Krishna Hospital for treatment with the reference of one of his countrymen who had taken treatment earlier at this centre.

Logistics were worked out rapidly by Aslambhai, translator of the International Department of Shree Krishna Hospital, which enabled the patient to come to the Cardiac Centre from Iraq. The Cardiac Centre team evaluated his case and a treatment plan was formulated.

Dr. Manish Tiwari, Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon, said that the patient was diagnosed with multiple blockages. Considering the long-term benefit, he performed LIMA RIMA Y Grafts surgery, the most effective method of Total Arterial Grafting. The technique was completely safe & effective for patients with multiple blockages. The Cardiac Anesthesiologists Dr. Gurpreet Panesar, Dr. Karthik Dhami and Dr. Kunal Soni played a crucial role in the surgical process.

After successful surgery, the patient was transferred to a cardiac ICU. The intensivist, nursing and paramedical staff provided compassionate care, which resulted in a smooth recovery. The patient was now normal and could fly back home within a week of discharge.

He added "The bilateral Internal Mammary Arteries i.e. Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) and Right Internal Mammary Artery (RIMA) conduits were usually used for Total Arterial Grafting in CABG. LIMA RIMA Y CABG procedure was done on a beating heart (off-pump). Previously the veins from the legs were used as a conduit for bypass surgery but the longevity of leg veins was not more than 7 to 10 years. They would slowly degenerate as veins from the legs were unable to tolerate the high pressure present inside a human coronary circulation. Hence, Internal Mammary Arteries i.e. LIMA and RIMA were used as a conduit for bypass surgery".

According to the patient, “We are very happy with the competence of the doctor and the care and hospitality of the nursing staff. The facility of a translator here helped solve all the communication problems and the process has been amicable and smooth.