Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana announces the launch of ROTAPro, the latest technology to simplify the complex angioplasty procedure

Ludhiana, 27 January 2023:Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana held a Continuing Medical Education (CME)  with IMA Ludhiana event to showcase the latest technology in medical equipment, specifically the ROTAPro system.The CME event provided attendees with the opportunity to learn more about the ROTAPro system and its many benefits.

The event was attended by a number of healthcare professionals, including Dr. Paramdeep Singh Sandhu (Additional Director - Cardiology), Dr. Sandeep Chopra (Additional Director - Cardiology), Dr. Nikhil Bansal (Consultant - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), and Dr. Manender Kumar (Additional Director - Cardiac Anaesthesiology) who discussed the benefits of ROTAPro and its potential to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal - Zonal Director of Fortis Ludhiana and Amritsar was also in attendance. He said that this revolutionary technology will bring a new level of precision and accuracy to patient care, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals alike.

The CME event provided attendees with the opportunity to learn more about the ROTAPro system and its many benefits. advanced system uses front-cutting and stable rotation of a diamond-tipped burr to facilitate safe ablation and simplify the complex process of angioplasty, allowing patients to be discharged within 24 hours.

One of the key features of ROTAPro is its intuitive design, which reduces setup and procedural time. This makes it much more efficient to use, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on providing the best possible care to patients. Additionally, the streamlined connection feature enables faster system setup, ensuring that treatments can begin as quickly as possible.

Another feature of ROTAPro is its easy-to-use controls, which are all located at the user's fingertips. This makes it simple for healthcare professionals to navigate the equipment and perform procedures with precision.

Dr. Paramdeep Singh Sandhu (Additional Director – Cardiology), emphasized the importance of technology in healthcare, and how ROTAPro represents a major step forward in the field. "The ROTAPro system is a game-changer for medical procedures in Ludhiana," said Dr. Paramdeep Singh Sandhu. "Its ability to handle the small vessel and distal lesions, as well as sub-CTO and tight lesions, makes it an ideal tool for a wide range of medical procedures and treatments and allows for improved precision during procedures." 

Dr. Sandeep Chopra, (Additional Director – Cardiology) a renowned cardiologist, also spoke at the event. HE added, "The ROTAPro system is a great addition to the medical equipment available at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana. It will greatly benefit patients and healthcare professionals in the region."

Dr. Nikhil Bansal, a renowned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and Dr. Manender Kumar (Additional Director - Cardiac Anaesthesiology), an expert in Cardiac Anaesthesiology also attended the launch event 

Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal (Zonal Director – Ludhiana &Amritsar)said “ having set benchmarks in patient care, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana which has a world-class comprehensive department of Cardiology, and is widely known for its excellence in cardiac care has now added another feather to its cap, by introducing ROTAPro.

Dr. Goyal added "We are excited to bring the ROTAPro system to Fortis Hospital, Ludhianawhich is the first Equipment north of Delhi It's a testament to our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients and staying at the forefront of medical technology.  We are proud to offer this state-of-the-art technology to our patients and healthcare professionals. We believe that ROTAPro will significantly enhance the level of patient care and outcomes at our hospital."

Overall, the ROTAPro system is a valuable addition to the medical equipment available at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, and is expected to greatly benefit patients and healthcare professionals in the region. The hospital staff is excited to start using the equipment and the patients are looking forward to its benefits.

About Fortis Healthcare Limited  

“Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4100 operational beds, and over 419 diagnostics centers (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.”

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