In February 2001, Dr. Purshotam Lal achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone at Metro Heart Institute in Noida (Delhi/NCR) by closing a significant heart hole without surgery. The patient, Mrs. Pushpa Devi Batra, a 62-year-old woman from Alwar, Rajasthan, had suffered a severe heart attack and was admitted to the hospital. Her pre-existing hypertension had caused renal dysfunction, further worsening her condition.
A coronary angiography revealed a substantial 2 cm hole in her heart, along with a completely blocked right coronary artery and additional blockages in other arteries. Due to the patient’s critical state, Dr. Lal opted for a non-surgical approach to close the heart hole. This procedure was the first of its kind in India.
In February 2001, Dr. Purshotam Lal achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone at Metro Heart Institute in Noida (Delhi/NCR) by closing a significant heart hole without surgery. The patient, Mrs. Pushpa Devi Batra, a 62-year-old woman from Alwar, Rajasthan, had suffered a severe heart attack and was admitted to the hospital. Her pre-existing hypertension had caused renal dysfunction, further worsening her condition.
A coronary angiography revealed a substantial 2 cm hole in her heart, along with a completely blocked right coronary artery and additional blockages in other arteries. Due to the patient’s critical state, Dr. Lal opted for a non-surgical approach to close the heart hole. This procedure was the first of its kind in India.
Dr. (Prof.) Purshotam Lal, known as India’s top heart doctor, revolutionized heartcare with new innovations and ideas, winning awards like Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan.
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