• Great Achievement by Arunachal Hospital, performs Rare Heart Surgery

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    Great Achievement by Arunachal Hospital, performs Rare Heart Surgery
    This achievement represents a significant step forward in medical science in Arunachal Pradesh and is the culmination of years...

    Digital Desk: The Department of Cardiology at Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) has successfully executed the state's first Coronary Angioplasty (Radial) Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) treatment, as reported by a hospital official. 

    It is to be mentioned that, Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji, associate professor of cardiology, and Dr Tony Ete, assistant professor, led the medical team that achieved the milestone. 

    The department's cath lab team, comprising nurses and technicians, played a critical role in the procedure's success, according to the official, who added that the facility was inaugurated on August 13 by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. 

    "Words cannot express the immense joy we feel. This achievement represents a significant step forward in medical science in Arunachal Pradesh and is the culmination of years of dedicated effort," the doctor pair said. 

    They also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Khandu, Health Minister Alo Libang, TRIHMS Director Dr Moji Jini, and other individuals and authorities for their constant backing.