Paras Health successfully treated a 1-month-old infant for LV apical aneurysm, a rare congenital heart defect

Gurugram, May 1st, 2024: Paras Health, a leading healthcare provider in Gurugram, recently achieved a medical milestone by diagnosing and successfully treating a rare congenital heart defect in a 1-month-old infant, making it the youngest case of its kind in the world. It epitomizes the relentless efforts and collaboration of our entire team in overcoming complex hurdles to achieve a successful outcome, showcasing the holistic approach from awareness to diagnostics, screening, treatment, and post-treatment care.” Paras Health successfully treated a 1-month-old infant for LV apical aneurysm Commenting on the diagnosis, Dr. Deepak Thakur, Senior Consultant – Paediatric & Fetal Cardiology, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, “Congenital heart defects affect the structure of the heart and are typically detected either at birth or before. Dr. Shyamveer Singh Khangarot, Consultant -Congenital Cardiac Surgeon, Paras Health, Gurugram, emphasized the unique challenges posed by treating this rare condition in an infant, stating, "Neonatal and infant cardiac surgeries are inherently complex, however the rarity and complexity of this disease made the task even more challenging. Even before the surgery, contingency preparation was done to support baby on ECMO if required in the form of integrated ECMO / CPB circuit, given the uncharted nature of post-operative course due to rarity and complexity of procedure.“ Highlighting the importance of post treatment care, Dr Alok Sahoo, Paras Health, Gurugram said, “During the post-operative period, we maintained constant vigilance over the baby, ensuring optimal care of hemodynamics, respiratory function, and nutrition.