Doctors Save Woman’s Life with Unique Leadless Pacemaker Procedure in Raipur

Doctors at the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital’s Advanced Cardiac Institute in Raipur have successfully saved the life of a woman with a congenital heart defect by implanting a leadless pacemaker through her neck vein. This unique procedure was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Smit Srivastava, the Head of the Cardiology Department.

The patient, a 30-year-old woman, suffered from Ebstein’s Anomaly, a congenital heart disease that affects the tricuspid valve, causing it to be improperly positioned towards the right ventricle. This condition results in an underdeveloped right ventricle, leading to various complications.

The woman had previously undergone heart valve replacement surgery and was suffering from preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure. Additionally, she had a complete heart block, which meant that a regular pacemaker was not an option.

Given the complex nature of her condition, the medical team chose to implant a leadless pacemaker through the jugular vein in the neck, allowing it to float into the heart. This method is less invasive than the conventional approach, which involves accessing the heart through the femoral artery in the leg.

The procedure was carried out with the support of Dr. Kunal Ostwal, Dr. Shivkumar Sharma, Dr. Prateek Gupta, Cath Lab technician IP Verma, and a team of nursing staff including Neelima Sharma, Gauri, Roshni, Vandana, Digendra, Khem, Poonam, and Mahendra.

Ebstein’s Anomaly is a congenital defect where the tricuspid valve is malformed and located further into the right ventricle than usual, leading to poor development of the right ventricle. This condition can cause complications such as arrhythmias and heart blockages, which can be life-threatening without proper treatment.

This innovative procedure provides a new avenue for treating patients with complex heart conditions, especially when traditional methods are not feasible.