90 Year Old From Nalgonda Recovered From Pacemaker Infection With Micra Leadless Pacemaker

Mr Nagaraju, the son of Mr Lakshmi Narayana Chary, a 90-year-old from Nalgonda, shares their experience at Apollo Hospital. Mr Chary underwent pacemaker surgery at a different hospital a year ago, but it became infected after three months. Seeking a second opinion, they consulted Dr Karunakar Rapolu, a respected cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Dr Rapolu provided them with support and encouraged them to pursue additional treatment.

The hospital team promptly admitted Mr Chary and initiated treatment. Dr Rapolu installed the Micra Leadless Pacemaker, and Mr Chary responded well to it, showing signs of recovery. Mr Nagaraju expressed immense satisfaction with the treatment, care, and facilities provided by Apollo Hospital. He also mentioned that they had previously consulted Apollo Hospital in 2012 for paralysis treatment for Mr Chary.

Dr Rapolu discussed Mr. Chary’s case, highlighting his recovery from an infected transvenous pacing system. After careful evaluation, it was determined that the Micra Leadless Pacemaker was the optimal choice for his condition. Given his previous pacemaker infection, inserting another transvenous pacemaker posed a risk of reinfection. To mitigate this risk, Dr. Rapolu opted for the latest advancement, the Micra Leadless Pacemaker, which is about the size of a large capsule. The implantation was successful, and the patient has recovered well.