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Kozhikode: Meitra Hospital registered yet another landmark in its effort to provide quality care when its team of cardiologists headed by Dr. Ali Faizal and Dr. Asishkumar Mandalay at the Centre for Heart and Vascular Care, successfully performed Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) for a 72year female patient. The patient was diagnosed with severe calcific blocks in the coronary arteries. IVL is a more recent advancement in the treatment of such complex blocks and is rated as the best and safest amongst various coronary plaque calcium modification techniques currently available.
“Coronary artery bypass graft surgery was the only option available for various kinds of complex calcific coronary blocks, a few years back. But thanks to technological advancements and research, we have more effective ways of managing such blocks. IVL is not an alternative to coronary artery bypass graft surgery, but is indeed a boon to those who suffer from complex calcific coronary blocks and are at cross roads. It is particularly safe for high risk patients with life threatening co-morbidities”, commented Dr Ali Faizal,Advisor of Centre for Heart & Vascular Care and Director of Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode.
“The patient was brought to the hospital with chest pain and was found to have severe calcific coronary artery disease. In addition, she had multiple co-morbidities and other unfavorable conditions that would have put her at risk had we taken the route of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The treating team after much deliberation chose to use IVL technique which is a safer option,” informed Dr Asishkumar Mandalay, Chairman and Head of Department, Cardiology.
IVL entails maneuvering of a balloon catheter to reach the site of the complex calcific block. This is followed by delivery of ‘Shockwaves’ which are modified sound waves in fixed pulses resulting in modification of the coronary plaque calcium. A maximum of 80 pulses can be delivered in a single sitting.
The team of experts in cardiology department at Meitra Hospital has dealt with a range of complex situations successfully since its inception. They have a very good track record of addressing complex calcific blocks by utilizing various methods like rotational atherectomy (Rotablation). Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. The ‘shockwave intravascular lithotripsy technique’ to treat problematic calcific coronary artery disease is a latest addition to its repertoire.

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• The Hospital Launches its ‘Six-Stage Ultra Safety Program’ against Covid-19 Infection
• Only Hospital in India to produce N-95 masks in-house 
• Only Hospital in Tamil Nadu to use three different advanced technologies: RT-PCR, TruNAAT, and CB NAAT for COVID-19 testing

13 August , 2020: By rolling out what it calls the ‘Six-Stage Ultra Safety Program’ that ensures contactless detection of potential carriers of the Covid-19 virus, 100% sterilization of indoors, and minimal physical contact while providing healthcare services, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, has become perhaps the safest hospital in India to offer the highest possible protection to its patients, visitors, and staff, against Covid-19 infection. 

Currently, Meenakshi Mission Hospital is also the only hospital in the country to produce N-95 masks on its own – and to use three different advanced technologies for COVID-19 testing, namely: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), True Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (Tru NAAT), and Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CB NAAT).

The hospital has also come up with an ingenious innovation, named Tanjore Air Barrier Technique (TABT), to securely deliver compressed medical grade air to healthcare professionals in the operation theatres through a hood. Its Bluetooth Stethoscope, another novel in-house design, lets physicians listen to internal organs of the patients without touching a stethoscope – and even when the patient is seated in another room.  

Commenting about the ‘Six-stage ultra-safety program’, Dr. S. Gurushankar, Chairman, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai, said, “Essentially, the program is all about creating redundant layers of protection against Covid-19 infection, so that the in-patients and outpatients who need ongoing treatment for various other ailments can avail – and our doctors, paramedical and administrative staff can render – necessary healthcare services without any fear of Covid-19 infection.” 

The ‘Six-stage ultra-safety program’ makes optimal use of AI and robotics for contactless detection of symptoms in our visitors, sterilization of indoors, as well as contactless checkup, and treatment, wherever it is possible and desirable.

The first stage of protection features Smart Security. It deploys security personnel, who man the entrance of the hospital, to detect potential carriers of the virus. They wear smart infrared AI helmets to check the temperature of the visitors remotely. The second stage protection comes from the Smart Fever Clinic that functions at the reception area of the hospital. Armed with

thermal infrared guns, the hospital staff check the temperature of the visitors, and provide identity tags to each visitor after ensuring that they have sanitized their hands and worn N-95 masks. 

The third stage protection features Smart Thermal Surveillance Cameras that continuously and remotely checks the temperature of everyone in the premises, round the clock. The fourth stage of ultra-safety program comes from Advanced COVID-19 Testing Equipment using which Covid-19 testing is done to patients and visitors using three different advanced technologies:

RT-PCR, Tru NAAT, and CB NAAT.

The fifth stage protection deploys robots that’s on the move 24X7 spraying disinfectant and sterilizing every corner of the hospital to ensure that frequently touched surfaces are sanitized at all times. The sixth and the final stage of protection presses into service robots to carry food and medicines to patients right to their rooms. 

The hospital also uses Bluetooth Stethoscope for listening to the sounds of internal organs, and TABT for the supply of contamination-free oxygen to healthcare professionals and patients in the operation theatres. 

Dr. Gurushankar said that the hospital had imported the robots and smart gadgets as soon as the lockdown was first announced in March. “Then there was not a single case of infection in Madurai. But we expected that the pandemic would eventually hit Madurai, for that matter, all parts of the country. There was no guarantee that what happened in Italy and the US would not happen in India. Hence, we used the lead time of two-three months for importing and installing the systems, and training the staff,” he said. The doctor’s team at the Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Thanjavur designed TABT and Bluetooth Stethoscope a few months earlier.

The Six-Stage Ultra Safety Program at Meenakshi Mission is thus setting a standard in the country in ensuring continuity of healthcare services during the Covid-19 pandemic in a stress-free and smart environment. 

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Dr. P Mohanakrishnan, a health professional with more than 3 decades of experience in healthcare spanning India and the Middle East, joins Meitra Hospital as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

“Dr. P Mohanakrishnan brings with him a strong   discipline and prowess in establishing and managing hospitals not just in India, but Internationally as well. We look forward to his wealth of experience and are excited to have him lead Meitra & achieve KEF’s vision of transforming Indian Healthcare.”, said Faizal E. Kottikollon; Chairman, Meitra Hospital & Founder Chairman, KEF Holdings.

He has held leadership roles across premier healthcare facilities in Kerala & GCC. Prior to taking up his current position, Dr. P Mohanakrishnan served as the CEO of Avitis Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad. He also founded the prestigious Institute of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery in Kerala and established it as one of the premiere institutes specializing in the discipline of ENT in India.

“The healthcare sector across the world has become the nucleus of sustenance. And Kerala with its well-established healthcare networks and infrastructure is perfectly poised to welcome people seeking quality and advance treatments, not just from the rest of India but from across the globe. Meitra Hospital offers world-class tertiary care by blending the concepts of ‘Evidence Based Guidelines’, modern-day technology, notable clinical expertise and unparalleled infrastructure. I am looking forward to establishing the facility as a well-noted centre and preferred destination amongst those seeking superlative care, in line with international standards,” said Dr. P Mohanakrishnan.

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~ Becomes the first Ayurveda hospital in Kerala to bag the diamond classification

Kochi, 25 June, 2020: Sanjeevanam Ayurveda Hospital, the new age Ayurveda hospital combining the best of Ayurveda practices with modern concepts of medicine, is proud to announce that it has become the first ayurveda hospital in Kerala to bag the ‘Ayur Diamond Star Classification’ by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. This recognition celebrates the quality of treatment and services provided by the hospital.

Ayur Diamond is the highest classification awarded to the Ayurveda hospitals that fulfill all the essential conditions prescribed by the state department of tourism. The conditions include qualified ayurvedic doctors, high-quality treatments/programs and medicines, clean and hygienic equipment, environment, facilities, and infrastructure, etc.

This certification is an acknowledgement of Sanjeevanam’s commitment to providing the best ayurveda treatment and the quality & efficiency of the doctors and the team.

Dr. A.V.Anoop, Managing Director, AVA Group, said “It is a proud moment for us to be conferred with the highest classification by the Department of Tourism and this reinforces our commitment towards our guests. At Sanjeevanam we strive to deliver the best care, treatment and environment to our guests every day”.

Sanjeevanam Ayurveda Hospital combines the science of Ayurveda with other wellness practices like Naturopathy, Yoga, Physiotherapy and Modern Diagnostics to provide guests with a unique, effective and wholesome healing experience. Every healing program at Sanjeevanam is based on treatments drawn from across 5 Ayurveda specialties with an in-house medicine preparation centre to ensure that our guests receive the freshest medications as per the dosage suited for their body structure. The hospital has a team of qualified ayurveda doctors, allopathy specialists, dieticians, physiotherapists as well as trained and amenable therapists.

Sanjeevanam is equipped with modern amenities such as a fully equipped fitness centre, physiotherapy centre, e-library, movie theatre, yoga decks, separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants and recreation centres. Spacious and well-appointed rooms are available for the guests accompanying the patients to stay. The custom made Ayurveda treatment and interventions followed in the hospital finds takers from across the world who arrive in large numbers to experience the healing process.

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