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Miracle Heart Transplant Saves Man's Life in Visakhapatnam
19 Nov
Summary
- A 54-year-old man received a new heart at CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam.
- A green corridor facilitated rapid transport of the donor heart.
- The transplant marks a significant advancement for cardiac care in the region.
A complex heart transplant surgery has been successfully performed on a 54-year-old patient at CARE Hospitals in Visakhapatnam, offering a new hope for cardiac patients in the region. The patient, Chandra Sekhar Patro, who had been battling Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, received a donor heart that was quickly transported via a green corridor established by district police.
The transplant, led by Dr. L. Vijay and his expert team, highlights the growing capabilities in advanced cardiac procedures within Andhra Pradesh. This success is attributed to the seamless coordination between the Jeevandan program, hospitals, and law enforcement, ensuring timely organ delivery for critical transplants.
This achievement is a major milestone for Visakhapatnam, promising improved access to life-saving cardiac treatments for patients across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states. It reduces the need for patients to travel to distant metropolitan centers for such specialized surgeries, thereby decentralizing advanced medical care.
