Manipal Hospitals offers comprehensive cardiac care services
Contai: Every minute counts when it comes to the heart. Across India, over one-third of heart attack patients die before they reach the hospital, often because early symptoms are missed or because they end up in facilities not equipped to manage the full spectrum of cardiac emergencies. Many cardiac emergencies still begin with a misdiagnosis—or worse, inaction.
A vague chest discomfort is often dismissed as gas, fatigue, or stress. By the time it is identified as a cardiac issue, the window for intervention has closed. In districts like East Midnapore, where people frequently visit standalone Cath labs or diagnostic centres, the situation is even more concerning as critical time is often lost in referrals, repeat tests, or complications that go unmanaged.
Recent studies published by the Cardiological Society of India highlight a stark reality: over 40% of cardiac patients in tier-2 towns and rural areas are referred late, often only after their condition has worsened. Many families from East Midnapore needs to rush patients in the middle of the night, losing precious hours that could have been avoided.
Not every heart procedure is safe to perform in a basic cath lab. When complications arise during angioplasty, like sudden drops in blood pressure, arrhythmia, or vessel rupture, only a comprehensive cardiac care facility can provide the immediate ICU backup, emergency surgery, and multi-specialist intervention required to save a life. Unfortunately, these support systems are rarely available in fragmented or minimally staffed setups.
With a new generation of comprehensive cardiac care available at Manipal Hospitals Kolkata, patients from East Midnapore are increasingly turning not just for treatment, but for survival. With 75 cardiologists, 15 CTVS surgeons, and a network of 7 Cath labs across its five units, the hospital provides seamless cardiac care, from initial diagnosis to surgical recovery.
Dr. Prakash Kumar Hazra, Director and Head Cardiology Specialist, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, stated, “Manipal Hospitals, one of the largest healthcare networks in India, has brought some of the most advanced cardiac treatments to Eastern India, including the first AI-driven wireless injectable pacemaker insertion at our Dhakuria unit. The nature of procedures we perform daily is unheard of in the districts, such as TAVR/TAVI, CRT-D implantation, laser angioplasty, renal denervation, and even complex heart surgeries are now routinely performed here, with most patients requiring just a one-day hospital stay for interventions.”
Dr. Prakash Kumar Hazra added, “We are proud to say, patients from East Midnapore no longer need to travel outside Bengal for world-class, comprehensive cardiac care—everything they need is available here in Kolkata—closer, safer, and under the care of specialists who handle complex heart cases every single day.”
With over 30,000 successful cardiac procedures, including 3,000+ heart surgeries annually, the team brings decades of cumulative experience to every case, which often registers as the first in Eastern India or the country.
The hospital is equipped with 500+ critical care beds, advanced imaging, 24×7 emergency teams, and in-house specialists for nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, and more, ensuring no delay in life-saving decisions.
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