Ahmedabad: Marengo CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad treated a 107-year old lady from Madhya Pradesh through angioplasty to restore the normal functioning of her heart after a heart attack.

The lady was brought to Marengo CIMS Hospital for treatment after she suffered a heart attack. Her angiography showed a severe 99% blockage of the arteries of the heart when she was brought to the hospital. The lady was mobile by herself within three hours of the procedure, states the hospital in a note.

The team, who treated the patient, was headed by Dr Keyur Parikh, Interventional Cardiologist and Chairman Marengo CIMS Hospital, assisted by Dr Chintan Sheth, Cardiac Anaesthesiologist.

Dr Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, MD & CEO, Marengo Asia Healthcare said, “This interventional cardiac procedure conducted on a centenarian has further motivated us that there are no limitations to the out-of-box treatment solutions that we can bring to patients who have entrusted their trust and confidence on us.” Dr Keyur Parikh, Interventional Cardiologist and founder Chairman, Marengo CIMS Hospital said, “Age should never be a limitation to healthcare delivery. The average longevity in India is increasing and is almost at par with Japan or Norway positioned at 74 years and 81 years respectively in women. With the changing face of healthcare, our goal is to position healthcare delivery to our geriatric patients as identical to the younger patient population.”