KATRA, March 3 -- Katra Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital has achieved a significant medical milestone by performing the region's first transcatheter Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure procedures on three pediatric patients from Kathua district. Led by Dr. Sushant Kumar, Senior Consultant - Cardiology, these groundbreaking interventions mark a pivotal advancement in local pediatric cardiac care.
The patients were identified through the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and received treatment at no cost under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services. Reflecting on this achievement, Dr. M. M. Mathavan, Facility Director, stated, "As we enter our 10th year, reachin...