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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Cardiac Surgery Department at LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi has a group of elite cardiac and thoracic surgeons who design individualized treatment plans to ensure a secure and successful surgery to treat the full spectrum of heart diseases, including atrial and mitral valvular defects and have extensive experience with the most advanced heart procedures currently available.
In this area, patients with acquired or congenital cardiac conditions receive specialized and sympathetic care. The department specializes in all facets of cardiac surgery and treats both adults and children. Among the many surgical services offered by the departments are heart valve surgery, mechanical assistance, patent ductus arteriosus, aortic aneurysm surgery, coronary vascularization, heart transplant, and complex heart valve treatments. Dr. Joseph Kurian, Dr. Vivek Gupta, and Dr. Jose John are some of the cardiac surgeons at the hospital.
Delhi, India
| Speciality | Cardiac Sciences |
| Procedure | PDA Closure |
| Success Rate | 95-98% |
| Recovery Time | 1-2 weeks |
| Treatment Time | 1-2 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | 1% |
A PDA closure procedure is used to seal a persistent gap between the two main blood vessels emerging from the heart. It typically shuts down soon after birth. If it remains open, it is known as a patent ductus arteriosus. The doctors can close this opening with a catheter and a plug. It is a minimally invasive procedure. However, in some cases, open heart surgery may be advised. A surgeon makes a small cut between the ribs to reach the child's heart during open heart surgery. The opening is closed with stitches or clips.
PDA closure is a typical procedure performed to correct a condition known as patient ductus arteriosus. It is a congenital heart defect that causes symptoms like:
After a PDA closure, it only takes one week for the patient to get back to their normal routine. However, they may be advised to take certain precautions and take the prescribed medications afterward. Regular follow-ups are also advised.
This is the tale of Miora Tantely Rasamison, a 1-year-old girl from Madagascar whose family was extremely concerned about her health throughout the first few months of her life. Her symptoms,
