Imo State has taken a significant step forward in healthcare with the launch of a groundbreaking Interventional Cardiology program at Regions Healthcare. This pioneering initiative, announced today, marks a new era in cardiac care for the region, driven by a partnership with one of Nigeria’s leading experts, Dr. E. A. Edafe, MBBS, FWACP, FMCP, who has joined as Senior Clinical Associate and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist.
The program kicked off with a landmark procedure—a Dual Chamber Pacemaker implantation for a 73-year-old gentleman suffering from sick sinus syndrome and recurrent fainting spells. The successful intervention, performed earlier today, highlights Regions Healthcare’s commitment to delivering life-saving, advanced cardiac care to patients in need.
Dr. Edafe, renowned for his expertise in interventional cardiology, collaborates closely with Dr. Kelechi Amaechi, Regions Healthcare’s full-time in-house cardiologist, and a team team of associate consultant cardiologists. Together, they bring world-class skills and cutting-edge technology to address the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria, where heart conditions remain a leading cause of mortality.
Regions Healthcare’s state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory (Cath lab) now offers an extensive range of advanced cardiac procedures, positioning the facility as a leader in interventional cardiology in Nigeria. The available services include:
- Dual/Single Chamber Pacemaker
- Dual/Single Chamber ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)
- CRTD (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator)
- CRTP (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker)
- LBBBAP (Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing)
- Coronary, Carotid, Peripheral, and Renal Angiography
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Stent Placement & Balloon Angioplasty
- CDTT (Catheter-Directed Thrombolytic Therapy) for Massive Pulmonary Embolism
- IVC Filter Placement & Removal (Inferior Vena Cava Filter)
- Pericardiocentesis
- PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
- Carotid and Renal Artery Stents
- PERMCATH Insertion for Dialysis And more…
Patients and healthcare providers can now access these specialized services at the Regions Cardiology Clinic, open Monday to Friday. To schedule a consultation or learn more, individuals are encouraged to call 07047000014.
MedicalWorldNigeria.com will continue to monitor and report on the impact of this program, as well as other healthcare innovations shaping the future of medicine in Nigeria. For more updates, visit MedicalWorldNigeria.com
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