Salem , 28th April 2025 : Kauvery Hospitals, one of the leading multi-specialty healthcare hospital chains in Tamil Nadu, successfully administered Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) treatment for VT-induced Cardiomyopathy for the first time in Salem.
Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) is the most common idiopathic
ventricular tachycardia of the left ventricle, typically occurring in young
patients. It causes rapid increase in heartbeat rate, which if left untreated
could prove fatal.
A 29-year-old patient was admitted to Salem Kauvery Hospital with
complaints of palpitations and breathlessness. His ECG and echocardiogram
results revealed ventricular tachycardia (VT), although not in a serious
condition. His heart rate was irregular, and he experienced frequent
palpitations, for which he was treated with medication.
However, he did not respond well to the medication; on the contrary, his
condition began to worsen. This is termed VT-induced cardiomyopathy, and the
treatment involves an electrophysiological procedure called Radiofrequency
Ablation (RFA). Radiofrequency ablation is a medical procedure that uses radio
waves to heat and destroy abnormal tissue, cells, or tumours. In this
procedure, a needle-like probe is inserted into the body, and radiofrequency
waves are directed toward the abnormal tissue causing the arrhythmia, which is
then destroyed. Dr. Deep Chand Raja, Electrophysiologist, and Dr. Satish Kumar,
Interventional Cardiologist performed this procedure, and the outcome was
successful. The patient has now regained normal health and no longer requires
medication.
Speaking of this Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Satish Kumar said,
“Post RFA treatment, we have been following up the patient for the past one
year and there have been no complaints so far. This is the first time in Salem
that RFA treatment is being given for VT. The success rate almost 95% and
complications like bleeding happen in this procedure only rarely, but
fortunately this patient did not have any complications. This method is used
for patients who do not respond to medication. I would like to thank my entire
team for their dedicated support and especially Electrophysiologist Dr. Deep
Chand Raja who flew in all the way from Chennai to conduct the procedure.”
Facility
Director Mr. Selvam appreciated Dr.
Satish Kumar and his team at Salem Kauvery Hospital, for the precise diagnosis
and quick treatment that helped restore the good health and confidence of the
patient. He particularly expressed his gratitude and appreciation for Electrophysiologist Dr. Deep Chand Raja
from Chennai Kauvery Hospital.