RIMS scores with pediatric cardiac care
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Mar 10 : The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, has marked a significant achievement in pediatric cardiac care by performing its first device closure procedures for congenital heart diseases under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) of the National Health Mission (NHM), Manipur.
RIMS, in a statement, said that it has been performing open-heart surgeries for children under the RBSK programme, providing life-saving treatment free of cost to eligible children.
The successful introduction of catheter-based device closure procedures, which are minimally invasive and allow faster recovery, marks a significant advancement in cardiac care in the State, it said
It said that the procedures were carried out with the guidance and leadership of Dr Shyam Kumar Thingnam, retired Head of Department, CTVS, PGI Chandigarh, Prof Manoj Kumar Rohit, HOD Cardiology of PGI Chandigarh, Prof Ch Dhanaraj, HOD Medicine, Prof Th Chito, HOD CTVS, Prof L Pradip, Dr Dhanachand, Dr Shingamlung Kamei.
On March 9, 2026, four pediatric cardiac procedures were successfully performed, including two PDA device closures, one ASD device closure, and one pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty in children aged between 3 and 9, RIMS said.
Director of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma congratulated the entire multidisciplinary team for this landmark achievement.
The Director stated that the successful introduction of device closure procedures for congenital heart diseases at RIMS marks a major step forward in strengthening advanced pediatric cardiac care in Manipur.
"Under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), our goal is to ensure that children with congenital heart diseases receive timely and high-quality treatment without the need to travel outside the State," he said and added that this achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of doctors and healthcare professionals at RIMS.
RIMS will continue to expand advanced medical services for the benefit of the people of Manipur and the entire North East region, he added.
He also said that this landmark achievement marks an important step towards expanding advanced, minimally invasive pediatric cardiac services in Manipur and improving access to specialized care for children in the region.
IMPHAL, Mar 10 : The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, has marked a significant achievement in pediatric cardiac care by performing its first device closure procedures for congenital heart diseases under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) of the National Health Mission (NHM), Manipur.
RIMS, in a statement, said that it has been performing open-heart surgeries for children under the RBSK programme, providing life-saving treatment free of cost to eligible children.
The successful introduction of catheter-based device closure procedures, which are minimally invasive and allow faster recovery, marks a significant advancement in cardiac care in the State, it said
It said that the procedures were carried out with the guidance and leadership of Dr Shyam Kumar Thingnam, retired Head of Department, CTVS, PGI Chandigarh, Prof Manoj Kumar Rohit, HOD Cardiology of PGI Chandigarh, Prof Ch Dhanaraj, HOD Medicine, Prof Th Chito, HOD CTVS, Prof L Pradip, Dr Dhanachand, Dr Shingamlung Kamei.
On March 9, 2026, four pediatric cardiac procedures were successfully performed, including two PDA device closures, one ASD device closure, and one pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty in children aged between 3 and 9, RIMS said.
Director of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma congratulated the entire multidisciplinary team for this landmark achievement.
The Director stated that the successful introduction of device closure procedures for congenital heart diseases at RIMS marks a major step forward in strengthening advanced pediatric cardiac care in Manipur.
"Under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), our goal is to ensure that children with congenital heart diseases receive timely and high-quality treatment without the need to travel outside the State," he said and added that this achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of doctors and healthcare professionals at RIMS.
RIMS will continue to expand advanced medical services for the benefit of the people of Manipur and the entire North East region, he added.
He also said that this landmark achievement marks an important step towards expanding advanced, minimally invasive pediatric cardiac services in Manipur and improving access to specialized care for children in the region.