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90-Year-Old Survives Heart Attack After Emergency Angioplasty
A 90-year-old person had a very serious heart attack.
The patient also had kidney disease, which made treatment more difficult.
Doctors needed to reopen a blocked heart blood vessel.
They performed an emergency angioplasty and placed a stent.
They used only a small amount of contrast dye to help protect the kidneys.
Heart specialists and kidney specialists worked together.
The patient recovered and left the hospital in stable condition.
Doctors said people with severe chest pain should seek medical help quickly.
Doctors at KIMS Saveera Hospitals treated a 90-year-old patient after a severe heart attack.
The patient also had chronic kidney disease, complicating the emergency procedure.
Cardiologists used minimal contrast dye while placing a stent to restore blood flow.
Nephrologists supported the multidisciplinary medical team during the treatment.
The patient recovered well and was discharged in stable condition.
- Who
- A 90-year-old heart attack patient was treated by cardiologists Dr Pervez Nawaz and Dr Sandeep Moode, with nephrologists Dr Badarinath and Dr Sameer John.
- What
- The patient underwent emergency angioplasty with stent placement after a severe heart attack.
- Where
- KIMS Saveera Hospitals in Anantapur.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date of treatment.
- Why
- Doctors needed to restore blood flow while limiting potential harm to the patient’s impaired kidneys.
Key facts
- Patient
- 90-year-old heart attack survivor
- Additional condition
- Chronic kidney disease
- Treatment
- Emergency angioplasty with stent placement
- Kidney-protection measure
- Minimal contrast dye was used
- Medical team
- Cardiologists and nephrologists
- Outcome
- Recovered well and discharged in stable condition
- Medical advice
- Timely attention is crucial for severe chest pain in high-risk elderly patients
Sources
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