Life-saving minimally invasive procedure removes deadly blood clots in lungs
Bathinda: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda, successfully saved the life of a 70-year-old patient suffering from a life-threatening pulmonary embolism through an advanced mechanical thrombectomy procedure.
Pulmonary embolism is a critical condition caused by blood clots blocking the arteries of the lungs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe respiratory failure and even death. The patient was rushed to Max Bathinda in an extremely critical state, experiencing sudden breathlessness and loss of consciousness.
Medical investigations revealed dangerously high pulmonary artery pressure and drastically low oxygen levels, which severely compromised heart function. Standard treatment with blood-thinning medication alone was insufficient due to the severity of the condition.
Under the leadership of Dr. Dixit Goyal, Consultant, Cardiology, a team of specialists at Max Bathinda opted for an advanced, minimally invasive approach using the Penumbra Aspiration System. This state-of-the-art technology allows doctors to safely remove large blood clots from the lungs without open surgery.
Speaking about the case, Dr. Goyal said, “This was a high-risk emergency. The patient’s oxygen levels had dropped dangerously, and the heart was under immense strain. Using the Penumbra Aspiration System, we were able to remove major clots from both lungs. This immediately improved oxygenation and reduced pressure on the pulmonary arteries.”
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The results were almost instant. The patient’s oxygen saturation improved to 100%, and the pulmonary artery pressure returned to normal. After four days of close monitoring, the patient was discharged in a stable and healthy condition.
Dr. Goyal emphasized that mechanical thrombectomy is a breakthrough life-saving procedure for patients suffering from massive pulmonary embolism, especially when conventional treatments are not enough. He added that timely intervention and the availability of advanced medical technologies at Max Bathinda played a crucial role in saving the patient’s life.
With this successful procedure, Max Super Speciality Hospital Bathinda has reinforced its reputation as a leading center for advanced cardiology and emergency care in Punjab, offering cutting-edge treatments that provide new hope for critically ill patients.
