RARE IMPLANTATION OF RIGHT SIDED CRT-D (Cardiac
Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillator) at SMVD
NARAYANA HOSPITAL, KATRA

Dr Nikhil Mahajan and his team performed successful implantation of right
sided CRT-D in a young female. The patient was admitted to the hospital with
reduced heart functioning and was having symptoms of heart failure including
shortness of breath, and fatigue.
However, the decision for Right sided CRT-D implantation was taken since the
patient had history of Carcinoma left breast and underwent radiotherapy in the
past which had damaged her veins on left side. Explaining about the procedure
Dr. Nikhil Mahajan said, “Right sided CRT-D implantation is a rare cardiac
procedure as one catheter is available on the right side while multiple catheters
are available for the left sided procedure”. As this procedure is done less often,
this need special expertise and skill.
The Facility Director Sh. MM Mathawan while briefing about the world Class
facilities at Narayana Hospital said “the patient underwent successful right sided
CRTD implantation”. He further added “SMVD Narayana Hospital with its
World Class Infrastructure, Highly qualified Doctors and dedicated Paramedical
Staff is well equipped to provide treatment for all ailments and people of
Jammu now don’t need to travel to Metro cities for treatment.”