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Thane, 23 July 2026: 52 year old Mr. from Malad. Dhiwaji Dhurat’s life was gradually becoming limited. Even doing simple tasks like walking a short distance, climbing stairs or carrying grocery bags Chest pain And was having trouble breathing. Since he had undergone cardiac angioplasty 15 years ago, he feared that he might have developed a serious heart- problem again.

As the pain worsened over a few weeks, he sought medical advice. During the examination, the doctor came across a shocking thing. A stent placed in a heart artery 15 years earlier had narrowed again. This condition is called in-stent restenosis. Apart from this, severe blockages were also found in two other blood vessels of the heart. (Thane News)

Treating such a patient is very challenging.

Initially, conventional angioplasty was attempted. However, the blockage in the blood vessel was so hard and dense that it could not be removed with the help of regular balloons and catheters. The chances of achieving the desired success with conventional treatment were very low.

In this situation, experts from the Department of Cardiac Sciences at Kims Hospitals, Thane decided to perform the first Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty in Thane and Mumbai suburbs. This state-of-the-art procedure uses an ultraviolet laser to destroy scar tissue, hardened plaque, and old blood clots (organized thrombus) in the blood vessel at a microscopic level, followed by angioplasty.

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This historical surgery Dr. B. C. Kalamath, Director and Head, Cardiac Sciences Department, KIM’S Hospitals, Thane successfully carried out. By this procedure blood flow was restored by removing the obstruction from the previous stent. At the same time, two other serious blockages in the heart were also successfully treated.

Within a few hours after the surgery, Mr. Dhurat’s condition stabilized and he was discharged from the hospital just the next day. It was hard to imagine such a rapid recovery just 24 hours ago.

Very challenging in interventional cardiology

Talking about this matter, Dr. B. C. Kalamath said, “Mr. Dhurat’s case was one of the most challenging cases in interventional cardiology. A stent implanted 15 years ago developed severe in-stent restenosis and was not amenable to treatment with a conventional balloon. With coronary excimer laser angioplasty, we were able to precisely remove the ulcerated tissue, restore the vessel and complete the entire procedure safely. Meanwhile, two other critical occlusion procedures were also successful. The patient returned home the next day in a completely stable condition, much to the satisfaction of our entire team.”

Conventional angioplasty mainly uses balloons and stents to widen the blood vessels. However, coronary excimer laser angioplasty is a modern treatment method developed for the most complex coronary artery occlusions. This method is particularly effective in severe in-stent restenosis, large calcified arteries, and occlusions caused by old clots. Controlled ultraviolet rays are emitted from the laser, which break down tough tissue into fine particles, making treatment safer and more effective.

For patients, this method can often provide a successful outcome rather than a more complex treatment.

Underlining the importance of this success, Dr. Kalamath added, “The availability of Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty facility for the first time in Thane and Mumbai suburbs is a big step for patients with complex coronary artery disease. Until now, many patients had to go to other big centers for this advanced technology. Now this facility is available locally, treatment delays will be avoided and advanced cardiac treatment will reach more patients.”

Saurabh Gupta, Regional Director, KIMS Hospitals said, “At KIMS Hospitals, we are committed to bringing cutting-edge medical technology closer to the community. Successfully performing the first Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty in Thane and Mumbai suburbs is a testament to our commitment to medical excellence, innovative therapies and providing world-class heart care locally.”

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Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death in India. Although conventional angioplasty is effective in most patients, complex situations such as reocclusion of old stents require advanced technology. According to experts, patients who have previously undergone angioplasty should not ignore symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or reduced ability to exercise even years later. With timely screening, reocclusions in blood vessels can be detected and treated before a heart attack occurs.

The successful completion of the first Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty in Thane and Mumbai suburbs has not only given a new life to a patient, but also marked a milestone in the field of heart disease treatment in Thane and Mumbai suburbs. This will bring state-of-the-art treatment for complex coronary blockages closer to home for thousands of patients in the region.