High-Risk Aortic Valve Replacement on a high risk patient performed in Hyderabad

After an extensive evaluation, Dr. Sudheer, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) at Medicover Hospitals, Begumpet, despite challenges and risks performed an aortic valve replacement surgery on October 23.

Hyderabad: The heart surgeons at Medicover Hospitals, Begumpet on Friday announced successful High-Risk Aortic Valve Replacement procedure on a 59-year-old patient, who was deemed a candidate for heart transplant.

The patient, Om Prakash Prasad from Bihar was battling severe heart failure, with the heart’s pumping capacity reduced to just 19 percent, compared to normal 65 percent, doctors said. After an extensive evaluation, Dr. Sudheer, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) at Medicover Hospitals, Begumpet, despite challenges and risks performed an aortic valve replacement surgery on October 23.

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During the procedure, complications like heart weakening, valve degradation, and low myocardial function were encountered. Post-operative care involved ventilator support for 48 hours, gradual weaning off heart medications, and meticulous ICU management. Within 72 hours, the patient stabilized, and after a seven-day ICU stay, he showed remarkable improvement, being discharged on the tenth day.

Apart from Dr. Sudheer, Cardiologist Dr. Saketh, Anesthesiologist Dr. Manasa, Center Head Dr. Raj Kumar, and Medical Superintendent Abhilash were involved in the surgery.