Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in India

Pediatric cardiac surgery, a specialized field, focuses on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in children. This involves surgical interventions to repair structural abnormalities within the heart, enabling young patients to lead healthier lives.

Types of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Open-heart Surgery:

Involves an incision in the chest to access the heart.

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Used for repairing structural defects, closing holes, reconstructing heart valves, and other necessary repairs.

Closed-heart Surgery (Minimally Invasive):

Accesses the heart through small incisions, often using specialized instruments and cameras.

Preferred for certain defects correctable without directly opening the heart.

Heart Transplantation:

Considered in severe cases where the child’s heart is irreparably damaged.

Involves replacing the failing heart with a healthy donor heart.

Why Paediatric Cardiac Surgery is Done

Pediatric cardiac surgery addresses heart conditions present at birth or acquired during childhood, including:

Holes in the heart (atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects).

Valvular abnormalities (aortic or mitral valve defects).

Complex congenital heart defects.

Heart rhythm disorders (atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia).

Preparation for Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Before surgery, a comprehensive evaluation includes:

Medical history and physical examination: Assessing overall health and heart condition.

Diagnostic tests: Echocardiography, cardiac MRI, or cardiac catheterization for detailed information.

Blood tests: Assessing blood count, coagulation profile, and overall health.

Procedure of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Anaesthesia:

Child receives general anaesthesia to ensure a pain-free and asleep state during surgery.

Incision:

Surgeons make an incision, either in the chest or through smaller incisions in minimally invasive surgery.

Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB):

In open-heart surgery, the child is connected to a heart-lung machine, temporarily taking over heart functions.

Surgical Repair:

Necessary repairs or corrections are made, such as closing holes, reconstructing valves, or redirecting blood flow.

Weaning from CPB:

Child is gradually disconnected from the heart-lung machine, allowing the heart to resume normal function.

Closure:

After verifying proper heart function, incisions are closed using sutures or other closure techniques.

Recovery and Complications

Recovery time varies based on the procedure complexity. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, arrhythmias, fluid accumulation, and poor wound healing. Timely medical attention and post-surgery care are crucial.

If your child needs care for a congenital heart defect or other cardiac condition, our skilled paediatric cardiac surgery team is ready to provide personalized attention. Contact us today for a consultation and take the first step toward improving your child’s heart health.

FAQS

1. Q: What is Paediatric Cardiac Surgery?

A: Paediatric cardiac surgery is a specialized field focusing on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in children through surgical interventions, allowing them to lead healthier lives.

2. Q: What types of surgeries are performed on children’s hearts?

A: Procedures include open-heart surgery, closed-heart surgery (minimally invasive), and heart transplantation, addressing defects, valve abnormalities, congenital heart issues, and rhythm disorders.

3. Q: Why is paediatric cardiac surgery necessary?

A: It is performed to address conditions present at birth or acquired during childhood, such as holes in the heart, valvular abnormalities, complex heart defects, and abnormal heart rhythms.

4. Q: How is a child prepared for paediatric cardiac surgery?

A: Preparation involves a comprehensive evaluation, including a medical history, physical examination, diagnostic tests (echocardiography, MRI), and blood tests to assess overall health.

5. Q: What happens during the paediatric cardiac surgery procedure?

A: After administering general anaesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision, performs repairs or corrections to heart defects, and may use cardiopulmonary bypass in open-heart surgery. The child is gradually weaned from the machine, and incisions are closed.

6. Q: What are the potential complications and recovery after surgery?

A: Complications may include bleeding, infection, arrhythmias, fluid accumulation, and poor wound healing. Recovery time varies, and personalized post-surgery care is essential for a successful outcome.

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Fortis Escorts Hospital New Delhi

Number of beds:  310
ICU Beds:                 158
Airport Distance: 19 KMs

Brief About:

• It was established in 1988 and is JCI accredited.
• Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is a premier multi-disciplinary hospital providing tertiary care and is recognized worldwide for its clinical excellence in cardiac care.
• The 310-beded hospital is a globally renowned centre boasting admirable outcomes for interventions like Cardiac Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Non-invasive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery.

Medanta The Medicity Hospital

Number of beds:  1250
ICU Beds:                300
Airport Distance: 18 KMs

Brief About:

• Medanta – The Medicity is amongst India’s largest and most renowned multi-super speciality healthcare centre with 1250 beds, 29 super speciality units and more than 800 accomplished doctors.
• Supported by state-of-art infrastructure, all the departments in the hospital are fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, modular Operation Theatre and modernized monitoring systems in ICUs.
• The panel of doctors from Medanta, headed by A.S.Soin performed the first successful intestinal transplant in India.

Max Super Specialist Hospital Saket

Number of beds:   500
ICU Beds:                 267
Airport Distance: 13 KM

Brief About:

• Max Super Speciality Hospital at Saket is one of the topmost healthcare service
• Providers in India. The multi-super speciality hospital has a capacity of over 500 beds, 250 functional beds. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technologies.
• With the help of over 300 leading specialist Doctors, strong nursing staff, and state-of-the-art innovative medical tools.

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

Number of beds: 700
ICU Beds:               175
Airport Distance: 13 Km

Brief About:

• BLK Super Speciality Hospital was established by Dr. B.L. Kapur  in 1959. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
  
• BLK Super Speciality Hospital was established by Dr. B.L. Kapur  in 1959. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• BLK has a unique combination of the best in class technology, put to use by the best names in the professional circles to ensure world-class health care to all patients.

Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

Number of beds:  600
ICU Beds:                185
Airport Distance: 19 Km

Brief About:

• Artemis Hospital, established in 2007, spread across 9 acres, is a 600plus bed; state-of-the-art multi-speciality hospital located in Gurgaon, India.
• Artemis Hospital is the first JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Gurgaon.
• Designed as one of the most advanced hospitals in India, Artemis provides a depth of expertise in the spectrum of advanced medical & surgical interventions, a comprehensive mix of inpatient and outpatient services.

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Sanar International Hospital

Number of beds:   130
ICU Beds:                  35
Airport Distance:  20 Km

About Hospital:

• Sanar International Hospital was established in 2018.
• Sanar International Hospital founded by Mr. Naresh Kapoor.
• Sanar International Hospital offers comprehensive advanced surgical care in specialties like Cancer, Heart, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Lung, Liver, and Neurosciences along with other major departments with advanced state-of-the-art facilities.

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Number of beds:    1000
ICU Beds:                  298
Airport Distance:  17 KMs

Brief About:

• Fortis Memorial Research Institute was established in 2001.
• It is an outstanding multi-speciality quaternary care hospital,having the top-notch infrastructure, advanced equipment, highly qualified and experienced medical professionals and super sub-specialists.
• Fortis Hosptial Gurgaon is an advanced centre of excellence in Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, BMT, Organ Transplants, Orthopaedics, Cardiac Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

No. of beds: 900
ICU Beds:     262
Airport:        20kms

Brief About:

• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is a flagship hospital of India’s foremost healthcare groups,the Apollo Group. It is a highly renowned multi-speciality facility that offers tertiary and quaternary care services to domestic and international patients.
• The 900 bedded hospital is outfitted with the most modern technology for diagnostics as well as therapeutic purposes.
• A team of highly trained medical professionals work under all the 52 specialities at the hospital.

Accord Superspeciality Hospital

Number of beds:   380+
ICU Beds:                  41
Airport Distance:  46 Km

About Hospital:

• The story of Accord began with the thought of leveraging the new age technology with the healthcare infrastructure to serve the patients, rightly, effectively, and timely.
• Accord Superspeciality Hospital (A Unit Of SCL Healthcare Pvt. Ltd) is India’s first smart hospital and one of the first of its kind in the world.
• Accord Superspeciality Hospital aims at providing technologically advanced healthcare services to international patients who are looking out for medical tourism in India.

W Pratiksha Hospital

Number of beds: 110
ICU Beds:                 31
Airport Distance: 19 KMs

About Hospital:

• Established in 1995, W Pratiksha Hospital is a 110+ bedded flagship hospital of the Pratiksha group.
• W Pratiksha Hospital in Gurgaon, the flagship hospital of Pratiksha Group is a one-of-its-kind facility in Gurgaon that brings to you 30 years of experience.
• The hospital has treated more than 25,000 people In 2018.
  

CK Birla Hospital

Number of beds:   75
ICU Beds:                15
Airport Distance: 20 Km

About Hospital:

• CK Birla Hospital is a part of $1.8 billion diversified and one of India’s most popular business houses- CK Birla Group
• The CK Birla Hospital for Women aims to improve the quality of healthcare with an emphasis on UK NHS guidelines for nurse and midwife training with policies and protocols adapted from UK’s National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
  
• Our state-of-the-art technology and facilities which have been set up by a team of international consultants.
  
• The hospital, spread over 78,000 sq ft having spacious patient rooms and suites with all amenities, outpatient rooms, advanced labour and recovery rooms, state-of-the-art diagnostics, physiotherapy unit, an advanced IVF unit with a modular egg collection theatre, andrology lab, IVF lab, IUI/embryo transfer facility and a cryo store.

Jaypee Hospital

Number of beds:   525
ICU Beds :               150
Airport Distance: 32 KMs

About Hospital:

• The Jaypee Hospital was conceptualized by a revered Founder Chairman, Shri Jai Prakash Gaur in 2014, with the vision of promoting world-class healthcare amongst the masses by providing quality and affordable medical care with commitment.
• Jaypee Hospital at Noida is the flagship hospital of the Jaypee Group, which heralds the group’s noble intention to enter the healthcare space.
• This hospital has been planned and designed as a 1200 bedded tertiary care multi-speciality facility and has commissioned 525 beds in the first phase.

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