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The cardiology team at IMS BHU made medical history by performing a delicate Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty on a 2-month-old baby, the youngest patient ever treated with this procedure at the institute. Led by Prof. Vikas Agrawal, the multidisciplinary team successfully navigated the high-risk operation that offers a safer alternative to open-heart surgery for infants with aortic stenosis. Dr Pratibha Rai emphasized how this minimally invasive technique can be life-saving for newborns despite its complexity. The achievement highlights IMS BHU's growing capabilities in advanced cardiac interventions across all age groups.

Key Points: IMS BHU Performs Rare Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty on 2-Month-Old

  • IMS BHU achieves milestone with youngest BAV case in department history
  • Procedure avoids high-risk open-heart surgery for aortic stenosis
  • Multidisciplinary team overcame technical challenges in infant cardiac care
  • Minimally invasive BAV restores blood flow with lower mortality risk
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IMS BHU performs Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty on a two-month-old child

IMS BHU cardiology team successfully performs life-saving Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty on India's youngest patient, a 2-month-old child.

"This is a very challenging procedure in newborns and small infants, but it can be life-saving - Dr Pratibha Rai"

Varanasi, August 13

The Department of Cardiology at Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, has successfully performed a Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) on a 2-month-old child, marking the youngest case in the Department's history at IMS BHU.

The procedure was successful, and the child is now well and has been discharged, according to a release.

The team, led by Prof. Vikas Agrawal (Head, Cardiology), Dr. Pratibha Rai, Dr. Mohan, Dr. Vikas, and Dr. Pratap from Cardiology, along with Prof. A.P. Singh, Dr. Sanjeev, and Dr. Pratima from Cardiac Anaesthesia, achieved this milestone despite the high complication rate and technical challenges associated with performing BAV in such young patients.

Aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve, can lead to heart failure, poor feeding, and inadequate weight gain in infants. BAV offers a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery, which carries a higher mortality risk in small babies.

This is a very challenging procedure in newborns and small infants, but it can be life-saving, said Dr Pratibha Rai. "In this case, we were able to restore proper blood flow without the risks of open-heart surgery."

Professor Agrawal added that the Cardiology Department at IMS BHU routinely performs advanced cardiac interventions from newborns to adults, including angioplasties, pacemaker implantations, and valve procedures.

- ANI

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Priya S
Heartwarming news! But it also makes me wonder - why aren't such advanced facilities available in more government hospitals across India? We need to scale up these capabilities beyond just premier institutes.
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Arjun K
My cousin's child had a similar condition in Delhi last year. They had to go to a private hospital and spent their life savings. Kudos to IMS BHU for making such treatments accessible to common people.
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Sarah B
As a medical student, I'm amazed by the technical precision required for such procedures in infants. The team must have nerves of steel! Would love to know more about the post-op care protocol.
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Kavya N
While this is great news, I hope the hospital follows up with the family for long-term monitoring. Pediatric cardiac cases need years of follow-up care which many families in rural areas struggle to access.
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Vikram M
This shows how far India's medical expertise has come! From people going abroad for treatment to world-class procedures being done in Varanasi itself. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The article mentions the high complication rate - I respect the doctors' transparency. Medical science still has limits, but breakthroughs like this give hope to so many families.

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