The heart plays a crucial role in sustaining life, yet a 49-year-old woman recently faced a life-threatening cardiac crisis. Her aorta, the major artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, had become dangerously swollen. Moreover, her aortic valve had completely failed, causing blood to leak backward into the heart instead of flowing forward. This reversal placed extreme pressure on the heart chambers, leading to significant enlargement and strain.
KIMS Kondapur Team Performs High-Risk Six-Hour Surgery
Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kondapur performed a complex, high-risk open-heart surgery lasting six hours to save her life. Chief Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Nisarga explained the severity of the case and the urgency of the intervention.
Patient Arrived in Critical Condition
The woman had been struggling with severe breathlessness and could barely walk short distances. She was unable to perform routine activities and was entirely dependent on her brothers, especially after losing her husband. Her son had recently completed his studies but remained unemployed, adding to the family’s emotional and financial strain. Recognising the gravity of her symptoms, her brothers brought her to KIMS Hospital with the hope of getting timely treatment.
Extensive Pre-Operative Evaluation
Under the guidance of Dr. Aluri Ravikumar, the cardiology team completed detailed pre-operative cardiac assessments. The doctors also counselled the family regarding the complexity of the condition and the risks associated with the surgery, ensuring that they were fully informed before proceeding.
Modified Bentall Procedure Restores Heart Function
During surgery, the team removed the swollen aorta and the severely damaged aortic valve. They replaced both with an artificial aorta and a prosthetic valve, in a procedure known as the Modified Bentall Procedure. The operation lasted six hours, and the patient recovered faster than anticipated.
Timely Intervention Prevented Instant Fatality
Dr. Nisarga stressed the importance of early diagnosis. He explained that a swollen aorta can rupture without warning, often leading to immediate death. “Because we were able to replace it at the right time, she can now live a normal life. Modern artificial organs and advanced hemostatic techniques have transformed recovery after complex heart surgeries, enabling patients to return to everyday life much sooner,” he noted.
Skilled Multidisciplinary Team Behind the Success
The surgery was performed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including Chief Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Nisarga, Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Vineeth, Cardiac Anesthesiologists Dr. Divya, Dr. Gorinta, and Dr. Bhavani, Senior Surgical Assistant Mano, and Senior Clinical Perfusionists Dayakar Swamy, Jagan Mohan, and Abhishek.