Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 21: In a remarkable life-saving effort, KMC Hospital, Dr B R Ambedkar Circle, successfully treated a Vietnamese chef who suffered a severe heart attack shortly after his ship docked in Mangalore. The 39-year-old crew member, part of a 19- member crewed vessel, was initially provided first aid at a local hospital before being transferred to KMC Hospital the following day.
Unfortunately, the patient experienced a re-infarction during the night, necessitating an urgent rescue angioplasty. The emergency procedure was expertly performed by a dedicated medical team led by Dr Padmanabh Kamath, senior interventional cardiologist at KMC Hospital, along with the skilled anaesthesia team, including Dr Aishwarya and Dr Lavanya.
"We were faced with a critical situation, but thanks to the swift action of our team and the advanced facilities at KMC, we were able to stabilize the patient and successfully perform the angioplasty. The patient is now out of danger and is recovering well in the ICU, " said Dr Padmanabh Kamath. He appreciated the tremendous support received from Sai Sharan Kottari - partner of ETA Logistics & Shipping towards ensuring good care of the patient and facilitating the required statutory compliance. He also thanked the support of the officials of New Mangalore Port, Immigration, Customs and Health; and Dr Puthran and Dr Ashith D Shettian.
Saghir Siddiqui, regional COO, KMC Hospital Mangaluru said, “This case underscores the readiness and capability of Mangaluru's healthcare infrastructure to handle complex medical emergencies, even for international patients. Mangaluru is fast becoming a global hub for healthcare tourism, attracting patients worldwide due to its state-of-the-art medical facilities, highly skilled professionals, and strategic location with easy access to international travel routes.”
He further added, “When a foreign national suffers a heart attack abroad, timely medical intervention and logistical coordination are crucial. This includes navigating languagebarriers, verifying insurance, and ensuring the patient’s medical records are accurately transferred. The successful treatment of the Vietnamese patient at KMC Hospital demonstrates the city’s efficiency and readiness in managing such emergencies, reinforcing its reputation as a preferred destination for international healthcare. KMC Hospital's commitment to providing world-class care continues to draw patients from across the globe, making Mangaluru a shining example of excellence in healthcare tourism.”
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a Pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds, and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for many patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, and AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.