Patient from Vanuatu Undergoes Successful Pacemaker Implantation

By Dr. Saziini

Thomasine’s pacemaker was implanted, and the procedure went smoothly. She remained in India for two weeks after the surgery for observation, with the Vaidam team by her side to ensure her comfort and well-being.

Patient name: Ms.Thomasine Nato

Gender: Female

Country of Origin: Vanuatu

Doctor’s Name: Dr. Amit Kumar Chaurasia

Hospital’s Name: Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon

Treatment: Pacemaker Implantation

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The common symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, and shortness of breath that many might overlook, can be the leading cause of several cardiovascular issues.

Thomasine Nato from Vanuatu, had been facing these symptoms over the past few months.

Concerned about her declining health, she consulted her cardiologist. After detailed examination, the doctor has advised her to undergo an Electrocardiogram (ECG) for further investigation. The results revealed irregularities in her heart rhythm and was suggested a pacemaker implantation

In search of the best treatment options, she discovered Vaidam Health through an online search. Intrigued, she submitted an inquiry on Vaidam’s website. The response was swift; a case manager from Vaidam reached out to her, collected her medical reports, and offered to help her navigate the process.

Vaidam Health recommended Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, for its high-quality medical care.

After arriving in India with her daughter, an appointment was scheduled with Dr. Amit Kumar Chaurasia, who has successfully performed over 10,000 cardiac procedures.

The surgery was a success. Thomasine’s pacemaker was implanted, and the procedure went smoothly. She remained in India for two weeks after the surgery for observation, with the Vaidam team by her side to ensure her comfort and well-being.

Over time, she noticed a significant improvement in her energy levels. Thomasine and her daughter acknowledged Vaidam Health for their exceptional support. They were deeply impressed by the quality of service she received, from her initial inquiry to the completion of her recovery. Her daughter is happy to see her mother walking and smiling.

We wish Thomasine Nato a swift recovery and a future filled with good health and happiness!

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Dr. Saziini

Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026

Saziini is a PharmD graduate with a passion for writing, focused on transforming intricate scientific concepts into concise, easy-to-understand content.

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Dr. Amit Kumar ChaurasiaInterventional Cardiologist

Dr. Amit Kumar Chaurasia is a dedicated interventional cardiologist with more than 3+ years of experience. He is one of the highly experienced doctors in India having performed the maximum TAVR (more than 250) and left atrial appendage closure (LAAC, more than 50) He has a keen interest in Coronary physiology and anatomy. His extensive experience includes advanced catheter-based treatment of hypertension (Renal artery Denervation) and more than 100 endomyocardial biopsies in post heart transplant patients. He has given several presentations at International meetings that include PCI optimizations workshop, Hungary 2015, PCI optimization workshop, Hungary 2016, JIM, Milan, Italy 2015, EURO PCR, Paris, 2016, LONDON Valve, 2016 and EUROPCR, PARIS, 2017. He has conducted TAVR workshops in several cities across the globe including Hungary, Bangkok, Vietnam, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata and Delhi. He is involved in training other doctors in these procedures across the globe and in India as well. He is also regularly invited as faculty with respect to these procedures both nationally and internationally. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented them at conferences in India and abroad. He completed his MBBS from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, MD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, DM from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum and several Fellowships from Interventional Cardiology, Hungarian Institute Of Cardiology, Budapest, Hungary, European Society of Cardiology, Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology and Complex Coronary and Structural Heart Disease – Europe.