World’s First Renal Denervation Therapy in an Ectopic kidney
Apollo Hospitals Chennai made history by successfully performing the world’s first Simplicity Spyral renal denervation (RDN) therapy on a 58-year-old man with resistant hypertension and an ectopic kidney. Led by Dr. Refai Showkathali, the procedure involved radiofrequency ablation of twoSee More
About the Speaker
Dr. Refai Showkathali
Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo Main Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Refai Showkathali is a highly experienced cardiologist with over 22 years of practice, currently affiliated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. He specializes in advanced interventional cardiology, including complex procedures like CHIP PCI, laser and rotational atherectomy, and zero-contrast PCI for high-risk kidney patients. He is also an expert in structural heart interventions, such as TAVI, TMVR, and pacemaker implantation. Dr. Refai spent 14 years working in renowned UK hospitals before returning to India in 2014. He holds numerous qualifications, including MBBS, FRCP, FACC, and FESC.
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