A team of cardiologists in Nairobi, Kenya, has performed a rare heart procedure called Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), making Kenya only the second country in Africa to successfully carry out the treatment. This marks a significant advancement in the country's cardiovascular care capabilities.

• The procedure was performed on a 68-year-old man who had severely calcified blockages in his coronary arteries, making traditional surgery impossible.
• The medical team was led by Dr. Vijaysinh Patil, an interventional cardiologist at The Nairobi West Hospital.
• IVL uses controlled sonic waves to fracture hardened calcium in arteries, allowing for safe stent placement and providing an alternative to risky open-heart surgery for complex cases.