NAHARLAGUN, 17 Aug: The cardiology department of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) here has successfully performed the first coronary angioplasty (radial) percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedure in the state on Wednesday, a hospital official said.
Cardiology Associate Professor Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji and Assistant Professor Dr Tony Ete headed the medical team that achieved the milestone.
The department’s cath lab staff, including nurses and technicians, played a pivotal role in the successful execution of the procedure, the official said, adding that the lab was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on 13 August.
“Words cannot adequately capture the immense joy we feel. This achievement is the culmination of years of dedicated effort and represents a significant step forward in medical science in Arunachal Pradesh,” the doctor duo said.
They also thanked Khandu, Health Minister Alo Libang, TRIHMS Director Dr Moji Jini and other individuals and authorities for their support. (PTI)
