RIVERSIDE Medical Center, Inc. (RMCI), a leading healthcare institution in Negros Occidental, proudly announces a significant medical milestone with the successful completion of the first Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG). The groundbreaking procedure took place on June 3, 2023, and was performed by a team of highly skilled doctors in the Philippines.
Under the leadership of Dr. Michael Cabalatungan, Dr. Calvin Fernandez, Dr Grace Manganti, Dr. George Masa, and Dr. Christian Tortosa, assisted by surgical and medical experts from Manila and Iloilo City.
RMCI successfully carried out the Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, an intricate procedure that restores blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.
This remarkable achievement marks a major breakthrough in cardiovascular care within Negros, providing new hope and advanced treatment options for patients suffering from coronary artery disease.
The patient, a 58-year-old resident of Brgy. Maao, Negros Occidental, has been experiencing progressive symptoms of coronary artery disease for the past 6 months, which significantly impacted her quality of life. With the CABG procedure performed at RMCI, the patient's life has been positively transformed. She is now on the path to recovery with an enhanced outlook on life.
The success of the first CABG in Negros Occidental is a testament to the expertise and dedication of the medical professionals at the Riverside Medical Center Heart Care Center.
The hospital remains steadfast in its mission to raise the standard of healthcare and ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment, right here in Bacolod City.
For more information about RMCI and its groundbreaking achievements in medical care, please visit our RMCI facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/riversidemedicalcenter or call 0998-333-4441 (PR)