India's First Pulmonary Denervation at Gleneagles Hospital Chennai: A Breakthrough for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients
Chennai, August 7th, 2024: Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai a leader in medical innovation and patient care, is proud to announce the successful completion of India's first pulmonary denervation procedure performed on a 32-year-old female patient from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh who had developed right-sided heart failure. The groundbreaking treatment was performed by a team of doctors headed by Dr Guru Prasad Sogunuru, a senior interventional cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai. Pulmonary denervation a minimally invasive treatment helped the patient to forgo lung transplant.
Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure in the lungs' arteries, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, and heart failure. Right-sided heart failure, a common consequence of pulmonary hypertension, occurs when the right side of the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup and further complications.
The team of expert cardiologists and pulmonologists of Gleneagles Hospital Chennai with the help of advanced catheter-based technology performed the procedure on the patient targeting the disrupted nerve signals contributing to the patient's high blood pressure in the lungs. The successful intervention marks a significant milestone in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in India.
“The patient's severe symptoms were not effectively controlled by medicine alone, and she had struggled with pulmonary hypertension for more than a decade. As a result of a buildup of the dangerous chemical adrenaline, she eventually experienced right-sided heart failure, said Dr Guru Prasad Sogunuru, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai. We performed a pulmonary denervation procedure which lasted for an hour, post-procedure, the patient reported significant improvement in symptoms and overall well-being and was discharged from the hospital the next day of the procedure, added Dr Guruprasad. Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai is the center of Excellence for this procedure recruiting more patients for this treatment.
Pulmonary denervation offers a promising alternative for patients, providing relief and improving their quality of life, Gleneagles Hospitals Chennai is committed to pioneering cutting-edge medical treatments and improving patient outcomes. The successful pulmonary denervation procedure underscores the institution's dedication to adopting the latest advancements in healthcare, said, Dr Nageshwar Rao, CEO, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai.