80-year-old man undergoes heart pump implantation at private hospital in Chennai
An 80-year-old man has successfully received a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) at MGM Healthcare in Chennai due to advanced heart failure. The procedure was deemed necessary as a heart transplant was not suitable for the patient's age and health condition. After three weeks in the hospital, he was discharged and is now able to perform daily activities independently.
- ▪The patient had severe breathlessness and worsening kidney function before the procedure.
- ▪The LVAD is a mechanical pump that assists the heart's function.
- ▪This is the first LVAD implantation performed on a patient nearly 80 years old at MGM Healthcare.
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A nearly 80-year-old patient has successfully undergone a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation at MGM Healthcare for advanced heart failure.The patient had been experiencing severe breathlessness, repeated ICU admissions, and worsening kidney function, as his heart was no longer pumping sufficient blood.Due to his age and overall health condition, the medical team determined that a heart transplant was not suitable.The LVAD, a mechanical pump that supports the left ventricle, was chosen to assist the heart’s function.The procedure was performed by K.R.
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