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Tamil Nadu's first SARSCoV2 Antibody Cocktail treatment for COVID-19 begins at Kauvery Hospital
This treatment is offered to patients early in the evolution of Covid, in the phase of active multiplication of the virus in the body. That is invariably within ten days of the onset of the earliest symptoms of COVID-19. This timely intervention can reduce or even avoid the need for hospitalization by 70 percent.
Kauvery Hospital, one of the leading healthcare chains in Tamil Nadu, has kick started the antibody cocktail treatment. A COVID-19 patient with mild symptoms has already been the first to receive this treatment. The individual was cancer patient with newly diagnosed of early onset of renal failure, and there for at high risk of serious complications of COVID.
28-05-2021 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital successfully treats 63-year-old woman with advanced abdominal cancer through Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy(HIPEC)
Kauvery Hospital successfully treated a 63-year-oldwoman with an advanced stage of appendiceal cancer (peritoneal cancer) through surgery (Debulking Surgery & Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). The procedure involves pumping heated chemotherapy drug into the abdominal cavity, to act upon the cancer cells which are not visible to the naked eye.
20-05-2021 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital successfully removes a rare tumor from a major blood vessel closely associated with the liver
Speaking about the patient, Dr.K Elankumaran, Head of Liver Diseases Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery, Kauvery Hospital Chennai said, "The woman complained of indigestion and abdominal pain. When an ultrasound scan was done, a tumor was found, growing in a major vein, closely associated with the liver. This was a rare type, measuring 10*10cms. It required immediate removal to avoid complications which otherwise might turn fatal."
11-05-2021 | Chennai
Read moreA 27-year aged man receives a second lease of life at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai!
The expert team at Kauvery Hospital successfully revived and treated a patient in cardiac arrest who had gone beyond the window of opportunity for return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
27-04-2021 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Launches Diabetes Helpline
To enable the patients achieve and maintain good control over Diabetes, and thus lower their risks from COVID, Kauvery Hospital has launched the Diabetes Helpline Centre. The 24*7 service is rendered by trained medical professionals and nurses who will respond to the queries from public and guide them to the appropriate expertise.
24-04-2021 | Chennai
Read morePaediatric Pacemaker Implantation at Kauvery Hospital Heartcity
For the first time in Trichy, a pacemaker has been implanted in a child at Kauvery Heartcity Trichy.
16-04-2021 | Trichy - Heartcity
Read moreLiver Diseases and Transplantation Centre launched by Kauvery Hospital
Three Women donate liver for their loved ones, giving a second lease of life. At Kauvery Hospital, 360-degree Liver Care which includes medical treatment, Liver Dialysis (Liver support system) and Transplantation, that is also eligible for Tamil Nadu CM scheme will be offered!
08-04-2021 | Chennai
Read moreSouth India's First Laser Assisted Primary Angioplasty Saves Patient with Cardiac Shock at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
South India's First Laser Assisted Primary Angioplasty Saves Patient with Cardiac Shock at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
01-04-2021 | Chennai
Read moreNeurological Complications of COVID-19 Infection Can Be Effectively Managed, Says Expert At Kauvery Hospital
Ever since the spread of COVID-19 affected multitudes of people across the globe, there is increasing identification of Post COVID long term health conditions such as fibrotic lung, new onset diabetes, stroke, new onset epilepsy, psychological illness, easy clotting/thrombosis etc. Post COVID care clinics were introduced in order to identify and treat such POST COVID sequelae.
23-03-2021 | Chennai
Read moreTamil Nadu's first Laser Angioplasty Centre launched by Kauvery Hospital
Kauvery Hospital, one of the leading healthcare chains in Tamil Nadu launched the state's first laser angioplasty centre. Laser angioplasty is a technique where laser light is used to remove blockages in coronary arteries that are traditionally labelled, ‘not treatable’ with angioplasty. Recently a 60-year-old woman was successfully treated through laser angioplasty by the team at Kauvery Hospital.
05-02-2021 | Chennai
Read moreSuccessfully treating a rare spinal deformity in a 2-year-old
Kauvery Hospital, one of the leading healthcare chains in Tamil Nadu successfully treated a 2-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis of the L5-S1 vertebra - a complete slippage of one vertebra over the other.
20-01-2021 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Chennai begins vaccination for COVID-19
Kauvery Hospital Group one of the largest healthcare chains in Tamil Nadu, today started the vaccination programme at the Kauvery COVID-19 Vaccination Centre, Kauvery Hospital Chennai. Dr Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder & Managing Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals took the first dose of vaccine at the hospital
19-01-2021 | Chennai
Read moreLiver Tumour removed through surgery, without transplantation at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
Liver Cancer, is one of the leading causes of death among cancer patients worldwide. Generally, liver cancer affects people with chronic liver conditions such as liver cirrhosis or chronic viral hepatitis and the treatment would include liver transplantation surgery.
05-01-2021 | Chennai
Read more"Ashirwad" program for senior citizens launched by Kauvery Hospital
The COVID-19 pandemic has paved way for many challenges in healthcare, and one such challenge has been healthcare for senior citizens. Owing to the nature of pandemic, senior citizens were locked up at homes, without any contact from outside world and regular checkups were also compromised.
21-12-2020 | Chennai
Read morePacemaker implantation for a 64-Year-Old at Kauvery Hospital Heartcity
The experts at Kauvery Hospital Heartcity performed a pacemaker implantation for a 64-year-old for the first time in Tamilnadu.
08-12-2020 | Trichy - Heartcity
Read moreA 12-year-old girl from Mauritius was successfully treated for a rare presentation of Conversion Disorder, using Psychological Interventions
Kauvery Hospital Chennai, one of the leading healthcare centres in Tamil Nadu, successfully treated a 12-year-old girl from Mauritius who was suffering from bilateral closure of her eyelids for 8 months. The symptoms were indicative of Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder or Conversion Disorder, belonging to the subtype of Psychogenic Blepharospasm."The child was flown down to centres in Mumbai and Chennai for diagnosis but in vain. Later she was referred to our hospital and she was diagnosed with the condition and appropriate treatment was initiated," says Dr. Yamini, Consultant Psychiatrist, Kauvery Hospital Chennai.
25-11-2020 | Chennai
Read morePerforms three successful complicated arterial surgeries within a month
Aorta is the largest blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body. A tear or cut in this artery can lead to death, if not diagnosed and treated within few hours of discovering the symptoms.
09-11-2020 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Successfully Treats a Rare Neurological Syndrome in a Young Child
Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-speciality hospital in Chennai, successfully treated a 14-year-old child who developed Miller Fischer syndrome - a variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) owing to his Covid-19 infection. Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare medical condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves and is triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection in the body. The patient had visited Kauvery Hospital with complaints of double vision for 5 days and difficulty in walking. After undergoing the Covid-19 RT PCR test, it was noted that the child had tested positive for Covid-19 infection. Upon careful evaluation of the various other symptoms such as hazed vision, general weakness, a challenge in walking and a tingling sensation in the limbs, the patient was diagnosed with Miller Fischer Syndrome - a variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome that occurred due to Covid-19 infection.
29-10-2020 | Chennai
Read more97 Year Old Man Beats Covid-19 at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
Kauvery Hospital, a leading tertiary and multi-speciality hospital in Chennai successfully treated a 97-year-old nonagenarian who had contracted the novel coronavirus. Mr Krishna Murti A is currently one of India's oldest covid-19 survivor till-date.
12-10-2020 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Performs India's First Single Stage Hybrid Coronary Revascularisation Procedure (Bypass Surgery and Stenting)
Mr. Ramesh V, had visited Kauvery Hospital with a history of heart attack, blockage in multiple arteries and limited heart function of 30%, which required immediate surgical intervention. Kauvery Hospital, Chennai's leading multi-speciality hospital, successfully performed India's first single-stage hybrid coronary revascularisation procedure on the 44-year-old male from Nesapakkam.
09-10-2020 | Chennai
Read moreThe Heart Valve Centre, a Unit of Heartteam India Presents TAVR World Tour In Association with Kauvery Hospital & Jiomeet
In our endeavour to create an awareness and offer rays of hope for a cure, the world's leading heart specialists from across the globe have come together in a show of solidarity. TAVR World Tour is the first cardiovascular health awareness campaign, comprising of 20 cardiac specialist teams from 20 different cities across the world live on one global platform. This program is an initiative by The Heart Valve Centre India, a unit of HeartTeam India- India's first nation-wide team of cardiologists led by Dr. A.B. Gopalamurugan, currently operating out of Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
29-09-2020 | Chennai
Read moreA Tough Battle for the Family and the Doctors as they Race Against Time to Save Two Lives
A rare success story of how a Covid-19 mother and her 28-week old pre-term baby made a remarkable recovery.
23-09-2020 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Helps a Paralyzed 31-year-old Youth From Malaysia to Walk Again
Expert panel of doctors from Kauvery Hospital treat a very rare case of symptomatic spinal tuberculosis
15-09-2020 | Chennai
Read moreDoctors from Kauvery Hospital Successfully Remove a Rare Type of Tumour in a 9-Year-Old Girl
Doctors from Kauvery Hospital, leading tertiary care and multi-speciality hospital in Chennai, have successfully performed a complex surgery on a 9-year-old girl to remove a rare type of spinal tumour.
21-07-2020 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Successfully Performs a Highly Complex Heart Treatment to Save an 81-Year-Old Patient
Kauvery Hospital, leading tertiary care and multi-speciality hospital in Chennai successfully breathed life into an 81 years octogenarian, who had a very critical heap of heavy cemented 99% block in the left main artery of his heart. For the first time, a highly complex successful treatment combining the advanced techniques of Coronary Angioplasty with the non-surgical insertion of ventricular assist IMPELLA pump, Rotablation technology and the advanced Coronary Lithotripsy treatment that spanned over 11 hours was performed in Hybrid Cath Lab.
06-07-2020 | Chennai
Read moreDoctors At Kauvery Hospital Treat A Rare Case of Autoimmune Encephalitis During the Lockdown
Kauvery Hospital, a popular leading tertiary and multi-speciality hospital in Chennai, successfully treated a complex and rare case of autoimmune encephalitis in a 14-year-old girl. The patient was discharged from the hospital after 21 days of uncompromised treatment by a team of doctors across specialities during the lockdown.
04-06-2020 | Chennai
Read moreA Team Of Doctors From Different Specialties Came Together To Keep The Hopes Of A Budding Dancer Alive!
Kauvery Hospital, a popular leading tertiary and multi-speciality hospital in Chennai, successfully treated a complicated case of pyomyositis in a 10-year-old patient through a collaborative effort by doctors of Kauvery Hospital across departments of paediatrics, orthopaedics, critical care, infectious diseases and plastic surgery.
02-03-2020 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Gives a New Lease of Life to a 24-Week-Old Pre-Term Baby
A team of expert neo-natologists and obstetrician at Kauvery Hospital successfully treated and saved an extreme pre-term baby who was born at 24 weeks with a low weight of 710 grams, to a woman hailing from Rajasthan - Mrs. Manju, wife of a wage laborer who works at Chennai.
24-02-2020 | Chennai
Read moreIndia's First Flex Arm Hybrid Cath Lab, Now Launched at Kauvery Hospital
Kauvery Hospital, popularly known for their tertiary care, launched India's First Hybrid Cath Lab Operating Room (OR) on 12th February 2020. The country's first flex arm Hybrid OR was inaugurated by Thiru. Banwarilal Purohit, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu in the presence of Dr. S. Chandrakumar, Executive Chairman, Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Managing Director and Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director, Kauvery Hospital.
12-02-2020 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Saves 100 Lives from Sudden Cardiac Deaths
Kauvery Hospital today announced that it has successfully saved 100 lives from Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Kauvery hospital plays a vital role in providing optimal care for all cardiac arrest patients. The announcement was made in the presence of Padmashree Vivek, Actor along with 10 SCD survivors who were treated by the hospital's dedicated sudden cardiac death prevention program.
30-10-2019 | Chennai
Read moreHAMSA, A Comprehensive Rehab Centre Launched
Dr. G. Balamurali with an aim, to provide quality rehab for patients with spinal and neurological disorder/injuries was inaugurated today. The newly launched 20-bedded rehabilitation centre will assist and provide support to patients who are suffering from spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, back and neck pain, cerebral palsy and severe neurological disorders.
29-10-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Launches Chennai's First Memory Clinic
Kauvery Hospital successfully launches its first memory clinic in Chennai. Inaugurated by Mr. Gobinath, one of Chennai's renowned TV anchors, the memory clinic will provide assessment and diagnosis of dementia and offer ongoing support and information to people with memory problems and their caregivers. The services offered at the memory clinic are specialist memory services that can be undertaken by people of any age who are experiencing memory difficulties, which includes early onset dementia.
10-10-2019 | Chennai
Read moreChennaites Come Together For A Healthier Heart On The Occasion Of World Heart Day!
Kauvery Hospital Chennai, a multi-specialty hospital that specializes in tertiary care, organized a free yoga session on the 29th of September, 2019 (Sunday) towards the occasion of World Heart Day wherein people came together for a healthier tomorrow.
29-09-2019 | Chennai
Read moreIndia's Largest TAVR (Heart Valve Replacement without Surgery) Conference Held in Chennai, Presided by Union Minister of Health
India's largest trans-catheter valve replacement (TAVR)conference, India Valves 2019 was conducted at ITC Grand Chola between 6th and 8th of September 2019, Chennai where more than 800 senior heart specialists and surgeons across the country gathered together to share their knowledge and be updated on the latest heart valve treatments without surgery.
08-09-2019 | Chennai
Read moreSri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Limited (Kauvery Hospitals) Raises INR 1400MN
With a plan to fuel the next phase of expansion, Sri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Limited (Kauvery Hospitals) has raised INR 1,400 million of equity from LGT Lightstone Aspada. The proceeds from this round will be used to deepen Kauvery's presence in Tamil Nadu and expand its footprint across South India.
06-09-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital, Chennai, Modernizes Delivery of Healthcare with the Launch of World's Advanced 4K, 3D And Robotic Visualisation Technology to AID Neurosurgery
The advanced neurosurgery unit at Kauvery Hospital was inaugurated by Dr. C. Vijayabhaskar, Health Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu and Air Marshall Simhakutty Varthaman on Wednesday, 21st August 2019 in the presence of Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive director, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, Dr. Shyam Sundar Krishnan, Senior Consultant, Brain and Spine Surgeon and Dr. Balamurali Gopalakrishnan, Senior Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon. Setting a new benchmark in adoption of technology in healthcare, Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital chain, will provide comprehensive and advanced neuro and spine treatment using 3D and robotic technology.
21-08-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Launches Project Thalirgal To Provide Free Surgeries
Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital chain, has announced 'Project Thalirgal', a new initiative in association with Rotary Club of Madras North and Government of Tamil Nadu to provide no cost corrective surgeries for treating congenital abnormalities in the Spine and Brain for babies.
21-06-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Performs India's First Anaconda Stent Graft System To Treat Life-Threatening Aortic Aneurysm Rupture!
Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital chain, successfully treats a life threatening aortic aneurysm rupture by using the technologically advanced Anaconda stent system for the first time in India.
17-05-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Congratulates Dr. A. B. Gopalamurugan on signing a mou with the state health department to provide free surgeries
Dr.A. B. Gopalamurugan, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Kauvery Hospital, Chennai was part of the team of cardiologists who performed Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) a minimally invasive surgical procedure that repairs the valve without removing the old, damaged valve on two senior citizens under the State Health Department's initiative to bring leading medical experts to perform complex surgeries in government hospitals.
07-02-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital, Salem, Conducted Basic Life Support (BLS) Training For Residents Of Salem
The training program equipped the participants with basic life support skills to handle medical emergencies that commonly occur. The participants were taken through different emergencies like Bronchial Asthma, Acute myocardial infarction, Seizures, Choking, Dog bites, etc. and how to provide first-aid and critical support to a patient at the golden hour.
01-02-2019 | Salem
Read more18-Year-Old From Chennai Becomes India's Youngest Patient To Be Fitted With A Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD)
The team of cardiac experts at Kauvery Hospital's Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention Programme (SCDPP), Chennai led by Dr. A B Gopalamurugan, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Chief of Electrophysiology and SCDPP, successfully implanted a Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD)* in an 18-year-old boy from Chennai - the youngest patient in India to be fitted with the device.
08-01-2019 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Extends A Helping Hand By Spreading Awareness On Diabetes With Their Two-Day Campaign, "Dishoom Dishoom Diabetes" !
Kauvery Hospital announces the launch of their two-day awareness campaign, 'Dishoom Dishoom Diabetes' which will be held on the 24th and 25th of November, 2018 at Sishya School in Hosur. This is an initiative to spread awareness on the various aspects of diabetes and to bridge the knowledge gap by educating people about the complications associated with the disease.
21-11-2018 | Hosur
Read moreKauvery Hospital Makes Use of Breakthrough Technology to Save 42-Year Old with Diseased Liver
Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital chain, successfully performed a complicated liver transplant surgery on a 42-year old who was suffering from Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) with the breakthrough technology, OrganOx.
25-10-2018 | Chennai
Read moreOver 300 Medical Experts In Spinal Cord Injuries Converge in Chennai for ISSICON 2018
More than 300 national and international Spine Care Specialists congregated in Chennai for ISSICON 2018, a three-day International Conference on Spine Injuries. The event held for the first time in Chennai, was heralded as a great success by leading national and international names in the field of spine surgery and related fields.
06-10-2018 | Chennai
Read moreKauvery Hospital Hosur Launches New Specialities
In an extension of its health care services, Kauvery Hospital Hosur opened a state-of-the-art ENT facility offering high-end procedures which include Cochlear Implant with full-fledged audiology services like Audiometry, Tympanometry, BERA, Speech Therapy and hearing aid centre. The hospital also inaugurated a full-fledged set up on Dental and Eye Care.
13-09-2018 | Hosur
Read moreHonourable Governor of Tamil Nadu Mr. Banwarilal Purohit launched 'Pledge for Life' campaign, a Kauvery Hospital initiative for organ donation awareness
The event was presided by the Hon'ble Minister for Heath & Family Welfare, Dr. C. Vijaya Baskar; Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, Thiru. Vellamandi N. Natarajan; Hon'ble Minister for Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare, Thirumathi S. Valarmathi and Thiru P. Kumar M.P., in the presence of Dr. Mr. Chandrakumar Sundarraju - Managing Director, Kauvery Hospital and Dr. D. Senguttuvan - Executive Director - Kauvery Hospital.
21-07-2018 | Trichy
Read more103 Year Old Centenarian From Chennai Undergoes Successful Hip Replacement At Kauvery Hospital
Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital chain, successfully performed a complicated hip replacement surgery on a 103-year-old centenarian and an ex-Central Government employee, Mr. Srinivasan, from Chennai. Doctors at Kauvery hospital saved Mr. Srinivasan from being bedridden for the rest of his life by carrying out a challenging surgery against many odds and in critical circumstances.
17-07-2018 | Chennai
Read more"India to See Sharp Rise in the Number of Revision Knee Replacement Surgeries in the Coming Decade" - Concurs Leading Orthopaedic Surgeons in Chennai
Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital in Chennai organised a live knee-replacement surgery workshop and panel discussion, attended by more than 50 leading Orthopaedic surgeons.
09-07-2018 | Chennai
Read moreExperts At Kauvery Hospitals Performed A Critical And Complex Renal Transplantation On 7-Year-Old Chennai Boy
Kauvery Hospitals, a leading multi-specialty and tertiary care hospital chain, successfully performed a complicated renal transplantation on a 7-year-old boy, Master Pritish, from Chennai.
10-05-2018 | Chennai
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