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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 two renal arteries, resulting in a significant reduction in the patient's blood pressure from 160/100 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg within a day. This innovative treatment marked the first global use of the FDA-approved Simplicity Spyral RDN catheter in ectopic kidneys, showcasing Apollo Hospitals' leadership in interventional cardiology.
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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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