In the Heart Corridors of Jeetoo Hospital

Title: In the Heart Corridors of Jeetoo Hospital

Date: Sun, 10/05/2025 - 16:50

At Dr. A. G. Jeetoo Hospital, every heartbeat matters. We delve into the cardiac units, where precision is key, eyes are focused, and every second can change a life.

On Wednesday, October 1st, the atmosphere in the corridors of Dr. A. G. Jeetoo Hospital is bustling. From the Casualty department to the Medical OPD (Outpatient Department), patients and staff move in a meticulously choreographed dance: cleaning, retrieving files, transferring patients. Everything flows like a beehive, where everyone knows their role and contributes to an almost harmonious rhythm.

By late morning, the Cardiac OPD presents a striking contrast to the liveliness of the rest of the hospital. A serene calm prevails. A few patients wait quietly as the staff prepares files for afternoon appointments.

Dr. Nilesh Mohabeer greets us in the waiting room. Although he is held up by an emergency, he makes time for us. Around us, movements are measured, and voices are hushed. Here, energy is conserved for the battles ahead.

We ascend to the third floor, the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The bustle resumes, punctuated by successive interventions. The difference from the ground floor is stark.

Here, Dr. Oomesh Shamloll, a cardiology consultant, orchestrates the scene. The coordination among the staff is impressive. Every action is meticulously overseen, whether it’s a bypass or the placement of a stent. The patient’s life hinges on the precision of these procedures.

No margin for error is permitted. Some patients have already lost their battle despite the expertise and efforts of the team, simply because it was too late or because, as with all surgeries, there is no such thing as zero risk.

Behind the Glass

We approach the operating room. Behind the glass, the team monitors the screens. A surgeon performs an angiography on a patient. Under the supervision of Dr. Shamloll and in the presence of Dr. Mohabeer, the procedure unfolds live. The catheter is inserted through the radial artery of the right arm. An iodine-based contrast solution is injected, allowing visualization of the coronary arteries on the screens. "An angiography helps identify diseased arteries and, if necessary, place a stent there," explains Dr. Shamloll, eyes glued to the monitors.

The angiography detects clogged arteries. Angioplasty involves unblocking them with a stent. If that’s not possible, a bypass is considered.

For this patient, suspected of having had a heart attack, the verdict is in: her arteries are not diseased. She will be able to return home after further investigations. A palpable relief sweeps over the team.

Although common, these procedures require great skill. The slightest incident – like tearing an artery – can be fatal. That’s why all interventions are supervised by seniors, ready to step in at any moment in case of complications.

Expertise. Coordination. Vigilance. These three words encapsulate the spirit that drives the CCU teams. They remain the key to patient survival. As we leave the third floor, another intervention is already being prepared. In the corridors of Dr. A. G. Jeetoo Hospital, the heart never stops beating.