Apollo Hospitals conducts advanced microvascular heart assessment to treat complex chest pain

Apollo Hospitals has successfully diagnosed and treated a complex case of angina — chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, using advanced Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD) assessment.

The patient, a 62-year-old woman, had persistent chest pain despite normal angiogram findings. A CMD assessment, using a specialised wire, examined the heart’s smallest blood vessels and identified a cause not seen on routine tests. After targeted treatment, she improved within a day and was discharged within 24 hours.

“Many patients, particularly women, continue to suffer chest pain even when angiograms are normal. CMD assessment helps pinpoint the exact cause and tailor treatment accordingly,” said Refai Showkathali, senior consultant Intervention Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals.