A Milestone in Advanced Cardiac Care**
Aster MIMS Kannur has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in cardiovascular medicine by successfully performing North Malabar’s first Laser Angioplasty, marking a new era in minimally invasive heart care in the region. This achievement highlights the expertise of our Cardiothoracic Department and reflects our commitment to bringing the most advanced global healthcare standards closer to our community.
What Is Laser Angioplasty?
Laser Angioplasty is an advanced, catheter-based procedure that uses a precisely targeted excimer laser to remove or vaporize plaque blockages within the coronary arteries. Unlike conventional balloon angioplasty, laser angioplasty can break down even the hardest or most complex blockages—those that are resistant to routine procedures.
- This cutting-edge technique is particularly effective in:
- Calcified blockages
- Long-standing chronic total occlusions
- Restenosis after previous angioplasty or stent placement
- Patients who are not ideal candidates for bypass surgery
- By using laser energy, cardiologists can treat blockages with enhanced accuracy, minimal risk, and improved long-term outcomes.
- Useful for patients with a heart attack to remove large clots causing the attack.
Why This Is a Breakthrough for North Malabar?
For the first time, patients in North Malabar can access this highly specialized procedure without the need to travel to metropolitan cardiac centers. The launch of laser angioplasty at Aster MIMS Kannur brings world-class cardiac intervention capabilities directly to the region.
Key Benefits for Patients:
- Higher success rates in treating complex coronary blockages
- Reduced procedural time and quicker recovery
- Minimally invasive, with lower complication risk
- Greater safety in difficult cases where traditional methods may fail
Expert Team, World-Class Infrastructure
The milestone is the result of the skill and dedication of our Interventional Cardiology teams, supported by Aster MIMS’s state-of-the-art catheterization labs, advanced monitoring systems, and comprehensive emergency care.
Our specialists are trained in advanced interventional techniques and supported by cutting-edge diagnostic tools that ensure precision and safety at every step.
Committed to Advancing Heart Care
At Aster MIMS Kannur, we believe that every life deserves access to the highest quality of healthcare. Introducing laser angioplasty is part of our continuous effort to adopt the most advanced technologies and offer breakthrough treatments.
This achievement reinforces our position as the leading cardiac care providers in North Kerala—setting new standards in treatment quality, clinical excellence, and patient outcomes.
