CMC performs first heart transplant in Vellore
The patient was taken off ventilatory support following the transplant and the condition progressed steadily
The Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore has successfully carried out its first heart transplant on a patient in his 30s. The individual had been experiencing breathlessness for several months and despite various treatments, continued to face severe symptoms and frequent hospital admissions. Given the limited treatment options, the medical team at CMC discussed the possibility of a heart transplant with the patient and his family, who consented to the procedure.
The donor heart was extracted, transported to the cardiothoracic operating theatre, and the patient was prepared for the surgery. The heart was successfully implanted, and within a day, the patient was taken off ventilatory support. He progressed well, moving from the ICU to a step-down facility within a week.
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