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Noida PGI Firsts: Non-Surgical Heart Closures for Kids
30 Jan
Summary
- Two young girls received successful, minimally invasive heart defect closures.
- This marks the first non-surgical closure at a government facility in the district.
- The new cardiac catheterisation lab uses advanced 3D imaging technology.
Two young girls, aged two and six, recently underwent successful, minimally invasive procedures to close heart defects at Noida's Children's PGI. This milestone marks the first non-surgical closure of such defects at any government facility in the district.
The children are currently under ICU observation following the interventions. Doctors opted for a catheter-based approach, inserting a thin tube to seal the defects, instead of traditional open-heart surgery.
This facility, the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, became operational in January 2025 and cost approximately Rs 8 crore. It features a German-made machine with 3D imaging and low-radiation technology, ensuring safety for infants and young children.
Children's PGI Director Dr. AK Singh stated that this new lab will eliminate the need for patients in western Uttar Pradesh to travel to Delhi for advanced cardiac care. The facility is expected to benefit thousands of pediatric heart patients by enabling diagnosis and treatment without open surgery, thereby reducing hospital stays and recovery times.
