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Bhubaneswar. 60-year-old Mr. Charan Mishra [name changed] lived a simple life, enjoying his post-retirement years with his family at the comfort of home in Balasore. One fateful day, while sitting leisurely, he felt a sudden pain in the back, accompanied by abdominal pain and fever, which soon became severe, requiring medical attention. As initial care hinted at something related to heart vessel problems, and given the concerning signs, he was referred to Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar on 26 January, 2025 for superior care.
There, under the care of Dr. DibyaRanjanBehera, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Mr. Charan was found to have Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), a potentially fatal condition where the main blood vessel supplying the body (the abdominal aorta) becomes thinner and dangerously enlarged like a balloon on the verge of bursting. This expansion occurs mostly due to atherosclerosis or infections. Surprisingly, the patient had no known comorbidities, which could’ve been a risk factor leading to this issue. Such aneurysms can rupture unexpectedly, causing catastrophic internal bleeding, which often leads to sudden death if not treated in time.
Realizing the urgency of the situation, the medical team decided to perform a minimally invasive procedure called Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR). In this technique, a covered stent graft is placed across the aneurysm to exclude the ballooned sac from the main blood flow, significantly reducing the risk of rupture.
Dr. DibyaRanjanBehera said, “This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and the availability of advanced, life-saving interventions like EVAR in our region. We are happy to report that the patient was stable following the uneventful procedure. Special thanks are extended to Dr. BiswajeetMohapatra, Dr. SubhashreeSamantray, Dr. Rajeshree, Dr. VivekChowdhry, and the dedicated CATH Lab and CCU teams for their continued support and commitment to excellence in patient care.”
Dr. SaktimayaMohapatra, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, stated, “This case really showcases how our amazing team of cardiologists and caregivers is capable of managing even the most complex cardiac conditions with clinical precision in the elderly. We take great pride in providing superior, timely care that saves lives, building a healthier community.”
The patient was discharged on 8 February 2025 and is on the road to recovery. Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar continues to lead in advanced medical interventions, committed to giving critically ill patients a new lease of life through expert, coordinated care.
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a Pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds, and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for many patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, and AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.