Manipal Hospital Dhakuria Implanted a PPM in an 11-year-old Child

News Desk, News Nation 360 : At Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, an 11-year-old Rampurhat child who had been experiencing frequent syncope episodes from the age of seven was diagnosed with complete heart blockage and had a Permanent Pacemaker (PPM) installed. The child was thought to be under spiritual possession. The boy began to experience frequent bouts of low blood pressure at the age of 7. The bouts made him lose consciousness. This made him miss a significant amount of school. It also restricted his participation in physical activities. His family initially suspected he was spiritually possessed. This was because of cultural beliefs and concerns. They consulted traditional healers and rituals. They believed that this would ease his pain. Yet these efforts were not successful. His condition continued to deteriorate. The child was then shifted to another hospital. But the real cause of his condition could not be determined. He ultimately reached Manipal Hospital Dhakuria. There, his underlying cardiac condition was initially recognised during a clinical assessment. His initial ECG appeared normal. But his Pulse Oxygen saturation levels varied very much, between 40-30. This made him suspect. Following repeated ECG checks, Complete Heart Blockage (CBH) was established. Due to his age, he was counselled in Manipal Hospital. Ultimately, a Permanent Pacemaker (PPM) was implanted. Dr Soumya Kanti Dutta, a consultant interventional cardiologist, oversaw the complete completion of the therapy. Dr Soumya Kanti Dutta, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, stated that although heart blockage in children is not very frequent, certain congenital or genetic abnormalities may result in total heart blockage. The procedure was a little difficult because the child's veins are still rather small, and their heart is still developing. As a result, the pacemaker was adjusted with extreme care and precision.

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