Raipur: A 13-year-old child underwent a heart operation at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur, becoming the youngest patient ever to receive a heart valve transplant in a government institution.
The young patient had been facing severe breathing difficulties for the past two years due to a condition known as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). RHD develops when common childhood illnesses, such as colds and coughs, are not properly treated. It's caused by Streptococcus bacteria, which can harm the heart valves if left untreated. This disease typically progresses slowly, and in this case, it manifested when the child was just 13 years old, according to a health release.
Heart Chest and Vascular Surgeon Dr Krishnakant Sahu said the child’s heart had two damaged valves, resulting in heart failure. The heart had enlarged significantly, a condition referred to as cardiomegaly with heart failure.
Before the operation, the child received approximately 17 to 18 days of anti-failure treatment. The surgical procedure involved the removal of the defective mitral valve and its replacement with an artificial valve made of titanium. Additionally, the tricuspid valve was repaired using a cutting-edge 3D contouring technique.
This complex operation, known as Mitral valve replacement with bileaflet mechanical valve with total chordal presentation plus tricuspid valve repair with 3D contour ring, lasted three hours and 30 minutes and required two units of blood.
The child, after a successful operation, spent seven days recovering in the hospital and is now being discharged, ready to return home, added the release.
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The young patient had been facing severe breathing difficulties for the past two years due to a condition known as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). RHD develops when common childhood illnesses, such as colds and coughs, are not properly treated. It's caused by Streptococcus bacteria, which can harm the heart valves if left untreated. This disease typically progresses slowly, and in this case, it manifested when the child was just 13 years old, according to a health release.
Heart Chest and Vascular Surgeon Dr Krishnakant Sahu said the child’s heart had two damaged valves, resulting in heart failure. The heart had enlarged significantly, a condition referred to as cardiomegaly with heart failure.
Before the operation, the child received approximately 17 to 18 days of anti-failure treatment. The surgical procedure involved the removal of the defective mitral valve and its replacement with an artificial valve made of titanium. Additionally, the tricuspid valve was repaired using a cutting-edge 3D contouring technique.
This complex operation, known as Mitral valve replacement with bileaflet mechanical valve with total chordal presentation plus tricuspid valve repair with 3D contour ring, lasted three hours and 30 minutes and required two units of blood.
The child, after a successful operation, spent seven days recovering in the hospital and is now being discharged, ready to return home, added the release.
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A recent study published by the American College of Cardiology suggests that incorporating yoga into a cardiac health regimen can improve cardiovascular function in heart failure patients. Yoga reduces stress through mindfulness and controlled breathing, lowers blood pressure, enhances circulation and flexibility, aids in weight management, improves sleep quality, reduces stress hormone production, and increases awareness of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Specific yoga practices such as relaxation asanas and pranayama techniques with extended exhalations are particularly beneficial for managing cardiac health. Yoga complements traditional medical treatments by addressing the emotional and mental aspects of heart conditions and promoting overall well-being.
A recent study published by the American College of Cardiology suggests that incorporating yoga into a cardiac health regimen can improve cardiovascular function in heart failure patients. Yoga reduces stress through mindfulness and controlled breathing, lowers blood pressure, enhances circulation and flexibility, aids in weight management, improves sleep quality, reduces stress hormone production, and increases awareness of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Specific yoga practices such as relaxation asanas and pranayama techniques with extended exhalations are particularly beneficial for managing cardiac health. Yoga complements traditional medical treatments by addressing the emotional and mental aspects of heart conditions and promoting overall well-being.
38-year-old suffers heart attack, doctors revive him after 45 minutes of CPR
A man in Nagpur suffered a heart attack and was without a heartbeat for over an hour. However, doctors managed to revive him after 45 minutes of CPR and defibrillation shocks. The patient, who was discharged after 45 days in the ICU, did not experience any fractures or burns typically associated with prolonged CPR. The doctors chose to continue CPR beyond the 40-minute threshold due to the patient's age and the presence of ventricular fibrillation.
A man in Nagpur suffered a heart attack and was without a heartbeat for over an hour. However, doctors managed to revive him after 45 minutes of CPR and defibrillation shocks. The patient, who was discharged after 45 days in the ICU, did not experience any fractures or burns typically associated with prolonged CPR. The doctors chose to continue CPR beyond the 40-minute threshold due to the patient's age and the presence of ventricular fibrillation.
'I am a mother of two queer children and heart is broken'
The recent Supreme Court judgment on sex, gender, and human rights in India has left the queer community with mixed emotions. While there were positive aspects, such as reaffirming recommendations for protection and recognition, the judgment ultimately highlighted the need for legislative action. The fight for marriage equality and adoption rights for queer citizens is a matter of equality and human rights. It is about recognizing the humanity and inherent worth of every individual, regardless of sexual orientation. The struggle will continue until these rights are achieved.
The recent Supreme Court judgment on sex, gender, and human rights in India has left the queer community with mixed emotions. While there were positive aspects, such as reaffirming recommendations for protection and recognition, the judgment ultimately highlighted the need for legislative action. The fight for marriage equality and adoption rights for queer citizens is a matter of equality and human rights. It is about recognizing the humanity and inherent worth of every individual, regardless of sexual orientation. The struggle will continue until these rights are achieved.
