Leh, Jan 23: A 36-year-old personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was saved after undergoing emergency cardiac intervention at SNM Hospital on Wednesday, following a severe heart attack.
According to hospital sources, the patient was brought to the emergency department early morning with complaints of acute chest pain that had started around 7 am. After immediate clinical assessment and investigations, doctors diagnosed him with Acute Coronary Syndrome, specifically Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction (IWMI), a serious form of heart attack.
The patient was taken without delay to the Cath Lab for primary angioplasty. The procedure was led by Dr Lotos Gailson, assisted by Dr Darsheel along with the Cath Lab team.
During the procedure, the patient suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on the operation table. The medical team responded immediately, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), administering DC shock and inserting a temporary pacemaker to revive him.
Emergency coronary angiography later revealed complete blockage of the Right Coronary Artery (RCA). Doctors successfully opened the blocked artery and placed a stent, restoring blood flow to the heart. Following the intervention, the patient’s condition stabilised and he showed steady improvement.
Hospital officials said the patient is now under close observation and recovering well. The case reflects the hospital’s preparedness to handle complex cardiac emergencies even in the challenging conditions of the high-altitude region of Leh.
Medical staff at SNM Hospital said timely intervention, coordinated teamwork and round-the-clock availability of advanced cardiac facilities played a decisive role in saving the patient’s life.
