Karnataka’s first Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement done in Mangaluru

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February 21, 2019

Mangaluru, Feb 21: A 60 year old man got a fresh lease of life after one of the rarest heart valve replacements (Valve in Valve) was done for the first time in Karnataka, by a team of doctors led by Dr Yusuf Kumble at Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute, Mangaluru.

Mr. Raghavan, a patient hailing from Kerala, had undergone an open heart surgery and mitral valve replacement in Kerala about 12 years ago. His artificial valve degenerated and slowly became dysfunctional during the last one year. He consulted many doctors at different hospitals for treatment of heart failure and was advised to redo open heart surgery in order to change the valve. He was suffering not only from heart failure but kidney failure too due to which redo open heart surgery would be highly risky. Hence doctors were not willing to perform the surgery on him. He had lost all hope. He was admitted to Indiana Hospital ICU and during the two weeks his heart condition worsened and was on ventilator.

He was offered a new modality of treatment of replacing the mitral valve with another artificial valve without open heart surgery. In this method a large hose-like pipe is introduced through the leg vein and enters into the right heart under fluoroscopic guidance. Then this enters the left heart after making a small hole in the inter-atrial wall of the heart. Through this wire a folded balloon mounted valve is carried to the left heart and positioned across the mitral valve. The valve is then implanted under fluoroscopic guidance.

This new treatment is done without opening the heart. Unlike angioplasty and stent which is only 3-4 mm in diameter, a heart valve is 23-28 mm in diameter. This is quite difficult to implant inside the heart without open heart surgery. This mode of treatment was introduced about five years back in the west and is slowly becoming popular. In India this the 15th valve implant and the first percutaneous valve implant in the southern states of Karnataka and Kerala.

This procedure was performed on Thursday, February 14 by a team of doctors led by Dr Yusuf Kumble. The team included Dr. Prashanth Vaijayanth and Dr Gopal Murugan from Chennai, Dr Abdul Mansoor and Dr. Jenu James. As this is a high risk and first-of-its-kind attempt, an efficient cardiac surgery team led by Dr Prashanth Vaijayanth was ready for backup in case of any emergency.

“With the success of this procedure, we are proud that Indiana Hospital occupies one of the top spots in India’s healthcare map. This is another feather in the cap of Mangalore, and its growing stature as a destination for state-of-the-art healthcare,” says Dr. Yusuf Kumble, Managing Director of Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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