In a rare treatment achievement, AFC Health Fortis Heart Institute in Khulna performed primary angioplasty on an elderly woman to re-establish blood circulation to her heart.
Then Primary PCI procedure was done with support of Temporary Pacemaker. The patient was discharged from the hospital in good condition and is doing well, according to a statement.
Dr SM Mamun Iqbal said, “As far as I know, there is no reported case in medical history which says this procedure was performed on such an elderly patient. We can say it's a success for our country.”
The 106-year-old woman from Bagerhat was moved to AFC Health Fortis in Khulna after a heart attack. When her heart beat was found to be irregular, she was rushed to Cath Lab where after an emergency angiogram, the PCI procedure was conducted.
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