Rare heart surgery in Arunachal hosp

Itanagar: Doctors at the lone medical college hospital in Arunachal Pradesh successfully conducted a rare surgery, as they closed a congenital hole in the heart of a 30-year-old female patient, officials said on Friday.Cardiologists of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) near here performed the first closure of the atrial septal defect (ASD) of the patient under local anaesthesia, on Thursday.The surgery was performed percutaneously (through the skin) by Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji and Dr Tony Ete along with a team of nurses. “This is the beginning of a new era in medical science in the state,” Ete said.The ASD is an opening or hole in the wall (septum) that separates the top two chambers of the heart. The opening is present at birth, but later the septum grows and seals the opening. However, in a few cases it does not get sealed, resulting in an increase in the workload on one side of the heart and excessive blood flow to the lungs. “We are grateful to chief minister Pema Khandu, health minister Alo Libang, health & family welfare principal secretary, and TRIHMS director Dr Moji Jini for pushing us every day to go to greater heights,” Ete added. The chief minister congratulated the team of doctors and other staff of TRIHMS for the rare feat.“Heartiest congratulations to Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji, Dr Tony Ete and the entire cardio team of @TrihmsOfficial for successfully carrying out the first closure of atrial septal defect - a hole inside the heart - percutaneously in a 30-yr-old female in local anaesthesia. Proud moment, indeed! Best wishes for the future!” Khandu posted on X, formerly Twitter. PTI

Rare liver surgery held at BMHRC

A woman in Bhopal has been successfully treated for Budd-Chiari syndrome, a rare condition that blocks blood flow from the liver. The treatment involved a non-surgical procedure called Direct Intrahepatic Portocaval Shunt (DIPS), which uses interventional radiology techniques. The patient's condition has improved, and she has been discharged from the hospital. Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) is one of the few hospitals in the area offering these complex procedures, which are usually costly but are provided for free to certain beneficiaries.

5,399 kids & adolescents born with heart defects between Feb & Aug

A 12-year-old boy in Pune suffered a sudden cardiac arrest due to an unnoticed congenital heart defect. He was saved by a team of medical professionals who performed urgent cardiac surgery. The boy spent over two months in the pediatric ICU before being discharged. This case highlights the importance of early detection of congenital defects in newborns. The boy's recovery is a testament to the power of modern medicine and the efforts of the medical team. His father expressed gratitude to the doctors and nurses for their care.

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