Gurugram, 12^th December 2022: Doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram successfully treated a 43-year-old male who was suffering from 100 % heart blockage whereall the major arteries of his heart were blocked. A team of doctors, led by Dr.Udgeath Dhir, Director and Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), Fortis Memorial Research Institute managed the case through a high-risk bypass surgery where the blockage and calcium deposits from the arteries of the heart were removed, and a new artery was created.

The patient was admitted in a critical condition with complaints of chest pain on exertion. Detailed medical evaluation revealed that all the three major arteries of his heartwere blocked with the main artery which is the LAD (left anterior descending) which supplies around 70-75% of blood to the heart was 100% blocked. His right artery was also 100% blocked with reduced heart function (25-30%).

Giving details of the surgery, Dr. Udgeath Dhir, Director and Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), Fortis Memorial Research Institute said, “The patient was young with no other comorbidities, and was an occasional smoker, had no strong family history of any cardiac disease.Owing to the multiple blockages in the arteries, his heart function had already reduced to 25%. Any further delay in treatment could have reduced his chances of survival.Considering the high risk, we proceeded with a bypass surgery on a beating heart with a novel technique – LAD /Endarterectomy (surgical removal of part of the inner lining of an artery, together with any obstructive deposits). This was a high risk surgery consideringthe aggressiveness and complexity of the heart blockage.The surgery went off well, the patient had an uneventful post-operation course and within 6 weeks, his heart function had recovered to 40-45%.The patient was able to stand on his own on the third day itself, after surgery. He has resumed a normal life-doing his regular activities - office work, climbing stairs etc.”

“Youngsters with a poor lifestyle can suffer from critical heart blockage. Hence, it is crucial to get regular health checkups. There is a widespread notion that bypass surgeries are unsafe. However, this is untrue bypass surgeries are much safer than hernia and gallbladder surgeries which increases the longevity of the patient,” Dr Dhir added.

Mahipal Singh Bhanot, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Fortis Memorial Research Institute said, “This was a very challenging case, considering the health condition of the patient. Despite all the odds, the doctors under the guidance of Dr. Udgeath Dhir saved the life of the patient by adopting the correct line of treatment. Timely administration and the most appropriate approach in such cases plays a quintessential role in getting the best clinical outcomes.”

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“Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4100 operational beds and over 419 diagnostics centres (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.”