Trichy : Kauvery Hospital Heartcity, Trichy’s exclusive and fully
dedicated cardiac care centre, is now offering Rotablation Angioplasty on a
regular basis bringing a highly specialized procedure for complex coronary
artery disease to patients in the Delta region. Known medically as Rotational
Atherectomy, this technique is used to treat hard, calcified blockages that
cannot be managed through standard balloon angioplasty.
The procedure involves the use of a high-speed, diamond-tipped burr that
gently grinds away calcium deposits in the arteries. This creates a smoother
pathway for stent placement and allows blood to flow more freely to the heart
muscle. Rotablation is most often used in elderly patients and those with
long-standing or untreated coronary artery disease where calcification is
common.
Leading this advanced cardiac intervention program is Dr. S.
Aravindakumar, Chief Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Kauvery Hospital
Heartcity. Under his care, the hospital has successfully performed 40
rotablation procedures between 2019 and 2024. He has also completed over 8,000
angioplasties, making him one of the most experienced cardiologists in the
region.
“Rotablation is a key tool
when treating patients with tough, calcified lesions,” said Dr.
Aravindakumar. “These are cases where traditional techniques often
fall short. With the right clinical expertise, appropriate case selection, and
modern equipment, we are able to provide outcomes that give patients a chance
at improved quality of life. Many of our patients are in their mid-70s and
present with multiple health issues. Having this option available locally makes
a real difference.”
Kauvery Hospital Heartcity is currently the only dedicated cardiac care
facility in the Delta region equipped to perform this procedure on a routine
basis. According to data from the National Interventional Council (NIC), only
0.77% of percutaneous coronary interventions in India involved rotablation as
of 2018, reflecting how rarely the procedure is available especially outside
major metro hospitals.
Dr. T. Senthil Kumar, Chief Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgeon and
Executive Director at Kauvery Hospital Heartcity, added, “Our centre provides 24x7
access to interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, emergency care, and
post-operative support. Rotablation is just one example of how we are expanding
our treatment capabilities to meet the needs of more patients, particularly
those who would otherwise need to travel long distances for care.”
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kauvery
Group of Hospitals, commented, “With an aging population and increasing incidence
of coronary artery disease, it’s important to make advanced treatment options
available closer to where people live. Kauvery Heartcity has consistently
worked toward building comprehensive cardiac programs in non-metro areas, and
rotablation is a strong step in that direction.”
Patients treated at Kauvery Hospital Heartcity benefit from the hospital’s integrated model that
brings together cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care, and diagnostic
support under one roof. The centre continues to treat a wide spectrum of heart
conditions from congenital defects in children to complex blockages in older
adults providing personalized care based on clinical need and evidence-based
protocols.