Dharamsala: In a significant medical achievement, the Department of Cardiology and Anaesthesia at DR RPGMC Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, successfully performed “Renal Denervation Therapy.” said Dr. Bhanu Awasthi, the Principal of the Institute. He highlighted that this procedure is both challenging and crucial, with only nine cases performed across India before this and now the second case in North India, the total cases in India come up to 10. The procedure, introduced in March 2023 in India, aims to address resistant hypertension.
Dr Awasthi said that The medical team, including Dr. Mukul Bhatnagar, Dr. Ambudhar Sharma, Dr. Jai Singh (HOD Anaesthesia), Dr. Vipin Garg, Dr. Hemant Sharma, Dr. Swati Mahajan, and Dr. Akshay Partap Singh, performed the groundbreaking procedure on September 23, 2023. The patient, a 38-year-old male suffering from resistant hypertension, underwent Renal Denervation Therapy, a costly procedure amounting to around Rs. 6 lakhs. The treatment was conducted under the Himcare scheme, with assistance from the Chief Minister Relief Fund.
DR RPGMC Tanda aims to provide super-specialty services to the local population, reducing the need for residents to seek healthcare outside the state. This achievement adds to the institution’s spectrum of services, showcasing its commitment to advancing healthcare in the region. The successful Renal Denervation Therapy marks a milestone for DR RPGMC Tanda and reinforces the institution’s dedication to offering cutting-edge medical treatments locally. The procedure has demonstrated positive outcomes, with the patient maintaining blood pressure within the normal range after three months of follow-up.
Courtesy: “Arvind Sharma”
Arvind Sharma is an award winning bi-lingual journalist with more than 20 years of experience.
He has worked with Divya Himachal, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhasker, Vir Partap, Ajit and PTI.
In 2010, he was conferred the Himachal Kesri journalism award. He reports on the Tibetan Government in Exile, politics, sports, tourism and other topics. He lives in Dharamshala.
