What critical heart defect did the baby have?

The baby had a rare heart defect where the normal pathway for blood to the lungs had not developed properly, requiring a stent to keep a temporary vessel open.

How did the baby's condition improve after the procedure?

After the procedure, the baby's oxygen levels improved immediately from around 65% to nearly 90%.

When will the baby have further heart surgery?

Further corrective open-heart surgery is planned for the child when they are six to eight months old.

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Miracle Rescue: Baby Saved After 12-Hour Ambulance Dash

16 Mar

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Summary

Newborn survived a life-threatening heart defect after a long journey.
Baby's oxygen levels improved from 65% to 90% post-procedure.
Further corrective surgery is planned when the child is older.

Miracle Rescue: Baby Saved After 12-Hour Ambulance Dash

A newborn from Beed district, Maharashtra, received life-saving treatment for a critical heart defect at a Mumbai hospital. The baby boy, born on November 20, 2025, experienced dangerously low oxygen levels shortly after birth. Specialists advised urgent transfer to Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital in Mumbai.

Transported over 12 hours with breathing support, the infant's condition was stabilized with medication and antibiotics. Doctors identified a rare congenital heart anomaly that required intervention. On December 1, 2025, a procedure successfully placed a stent to keep a vital blood vessel open.

The intervention immediately boosted the baby's oxygen saturation from approximately 65% to nearly 90%. He was weaned off ventilator support within three days and discharged a week later. While stabilized, the child will require further open-heart surgery in six to eight months.

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