NIGERIAN PERFORMS FIRST CARDIAC ANGNOPLASY SURGERY

In pursuit of developing the medical industry, a Nigerian doctor, Dr Adeyemi Johnson performed the first coronary cardiac angioplasty and stenting process in Nigeria and West Africa on Monday.

The surgery which took place at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island Lagos comprises of a team of physicians, nurses and technicians lead by Johnson was performed on two patients suffering from angina (chest pain) and heart attack. The highly specialized procedure involves opening blocked arteries of the heart and placing thin metallic tubes to improve blood flow in patients with angina and heart attack.

In achieving this exploit, Johnson had planned with Reddington hospital for over one and half years, assembling the critical team and equipment to accomplish these pioneering procedures. The first patent is a 46years old Nigerian who suffered from a heart attack recently while the second patient is a middle age lady with severe angina. Both procedures were successful as both patients are recovering in the coronary unit of the hospital.

Dr. Adeyemi Johnson is an experienced cardiologist who had practice for over 25 years in the united state of America before coming to Nigeria to establish First Cardiology Consultant.

In world health report, an estimated 37million people suffers heart attack or stroke every year worldwide and nearly 17million dies. In achieving this feat, it is a breakthrough in Nigeria medical history.