New Ruby Hospital Launches Region’s First Makoto IVUS-NIRS Imaging System for Advanced Cardiac Diagnosis The Makoto system combines ultrasound and near infrared spectroscopy to precisely detect and assess high-risk coronary plaques before they trigger heart attacks. The early and accurate detection of high-risk coronary plaques supports timely intervention and reduces the risk of unexpected heart attacks. Jalandhar 8 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : New Ruby Hospital, Jalandhar, has become one of the first centres in North India to introduce the Makoto IVUS-NIRS imaging system, a cutting-edge technology designed for the early detection and management of coronary artery disease, one of the leading causes of mortality in the region and across India. The technology has been introduced in India by Veiva Scientific, reinforcing its commitment to bringing globally advanced cardiovascular innovations to Indian clinicians and patients. The system was launched by Dr. D. S. Chadha (Senior Interv...
Rotary Club of Chandigarh and Fortis Hospital Mohali Mark 800th Life-Saving Heart Surgery under Rotary Heartline Project
Rotary Club of Chandigarh and Fortis Hospital Mohali Mark 800th Life-Saving Heart Surgery under Rotary Heartline Project S.A.S.Nagar 8 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Rotary Club of Chandigarh, in partnership with Fortis Hospital, Mohali marked the successful completion of 800th heart surgery under its flagship Rotary Heartline Project. The milestone surgery was performed on 7-year-old child, Abhijot from Behlan Khanpur in Fatehgarh Sahib district, by a team of doctors led by Dr TS Mahant, Executive Director, CTVS and Dr Rajat Gupta, Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatric Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Abhijot, son of a daily wager, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (hole in the heart) and was referred to Fortis Hospital Mohali by the Rotary Club of Kharar to the Heartline team of Rotary Club in Chandigarh. Speaking on the occasion, Abha Joshi Sharma, President, Rotary Club of Chandigarh, shared that the initiative has transformed countless lives, not o...