Doctors perform complex stenting procedure to treat heart condition in Kurnool

Doctors at KIMS Saveera Hospital successfully treated a 67-year-old man with a complex coronary artery disease using an advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)-guided left main bifurcation stenting procedure, thereby eliminating the need for open-heart bypass surgery.According to consultant cardiologist Dr. Spandana, the patient, Dudekula Dastagiri, from Anantapur district, was admitted with symptoms of an acute heart attack. A coronary angiogram revealed severe narrowing of the left main coronary artery along with critical blockages in all three major coronary arteries, a condition known as triple vessel disease.The medical team recommended Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. However, the patient declined surgery due to personal reasons.As an alternative, the cardiology team performed a highly complex OCT-guided left main bifurcation stenting procedure. Optical Coherence Tomography enabled precise visualisation of the artery from within, allowing accurate stent placement and optimisation of the intervention.Dr. Spandana said that blockages involving the left main coronary artery are among the most critical forms of coronary artery disease because they affect blood flow to a large portion of the heart muscle.She emphasised that patients experiencing symptoms such as severe chest pain, breathlessness, excessive sweating, or pain radiating to the arm or jaw should seek immediate medical attention, as early diagnosis and timely intervention can be lifesaving. Published - July 18, 2026 07:27 pm IST