Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular and Research (JIC&R) has invested Rs.5 crore to open a new operation theatre complex and dental clinic. The new facility will increase the number of total operation theatres in the hospital to seven. The complex has three operation theatres, of which two are specifically for open heart surgeries and a third for vascular surgeries.
The additional number of operation theatres will now allow JICS&R to perform 16 open heart surgeries a day from the current 12 surgeries now. The increase in number of surgeries will only provide a much- needed relief to the cardiovascular disease patients which account for 2.9 crore in the country, stated Dr CN Manjunath, director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular and Research.
The operation theatre complex also houses a Tissue Valve Bank and Heart Transplantation unit. The bank will harvest the valves from cadavers available at the Victoria Hospital which is a multi speciality government medical centre. Currently, JIC&R utilizes artificial valves for valve replacements, he added.
With tooth problems and jaw aches manifesting as among the key symptoms for heart attacks, there is a need for patients to undergo dental check- ups. In addition, it is also mandatory to undergo dental checks before an open heart surgery as any tooth and gum infection would lead to a complication referred to as Endocarditis which is an inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
With the CVD threat looming large to affect India’s productive age group workforce, there is need for timely measures from the government to prevent the rising incidence in the primary health centres with methods to adopt faster diagnosis and create an awareness. The population needs to prevent the onset of life style disorders like hypertension and diabetes which increases the incidence of CVD. It is estimated that by 2020, CVD will be the largest cause of disability and death in India, he said.
The reported prevalence of coronary heart disease in adult population has increased four-fold over the last four decades. The prevalence in rural areas has doubled over three decades. The country also accounts for 50 million diabetes and 120 million hypertension case. “If these condition are not controlled, then it would either result in premature deaths or stroke. What is alarming is the rising number of patients in the rural areas resulting primarily because of urbanization”, he said.