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In an extraordinary medical achievement, a live heart was transported from Ghaziabad to Delhi in 19 minutes, utilizing a green corridor established by coordinated efforts of the Ghaziabad and Delhi Police. The 49-year-old recipient, struggling with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, received the life-saving transplant at Fortis Escorts Hospital. The heart was donated by a 35-year-old woman whose family made the altruistic choice during a tragic moment. This operation not only underscores advanced medical capabilities but also highlights the profound impact of organ donation on saving lives.

Key Points: Swift Heart Transfer from Ghaziabad to Delhi Saves Patient

  • Heart reached Fortis Escorts in just 19 minutes
  • Green corridor facilitated by Ghaziabad and Delhi Police
  • Recipient waited on NOTTO registry since August 2024
  • Organ donation showcases extraordinary empathy and collaboration
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Live heart transported from Ghaziabad to Delhi in 19 minutes via green corridor; saves 49-year-old patient

A live heart from Ghaziabad reaches Delhi in 19 minutes via green corridor, saving a life.

"This case is a powerful reflection of Fortis Escorts' cardiac expertise. - Dr Vikram Aggarwal"

New Delhi, June 1

In a remarkable feat of medical coordination and swift response, a live heart was successfully transported from Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad, to Fortis Escorts Hospital in Delhi's Okhla Road, in just 19 minutes on Sunday, thanks to a specially created green corridor.

Covering a distance of 17 kilometres, the heart was transported between 11:40 AM and 11:59 AM, enabling a life-saving transplant for a critically ill patient.

The recipient, a 49-year-old man, had been suffering from Ischemic Cardiomyopathy -- a condition in which the heart's pumping capacity is severely compromised due to damage to the heart muscles, often caused by restricted blood flow from coronary artery disease. He had been on the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) registry since August 2024, awaiting a suitable donor.

He had been registered with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) since August 2024, awaiting a suitable donor.

The donor was a 35-year-old woman who was declared brain dead following a cerebral blood vessel rupture.

In a deeply selfless act, her family consented to donate her organs, providing others a second chance at life. The heart was allocated by NOTTO and successfully matched for transplant at Fortis Escorts.

Dr Vikram Aggarwal, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, said, "We are immensely grateful to the Delhi and Ghaziabad Traffic Police for their exceptional coordination in enabling the green corridor. Their swift support was crucial to the timely transport of the heart. Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to the donor's family for their noble act of organ donation. This case is a powerful reflection of Fortis Escorts' cardiac expertise and our continued commitment to saving lives through advanced, compassionate care.

Earlier on January 23, two green corridors were prepared at the Super Speciality Hospital, located on the premises of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, to facilitate the transport of human organs to Bhopal and Indore.

According to the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), one green corridor was prepared from the hospital to Jabalpur airport to transport 'Liver' to Choithram Hospital Indore, while another green corridor was prepared from the hospital to a helipad made at Tilwara road to transport 'Heart' to AIIMS Bhopal.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is truly amazing! Hats off to the medical teams, traffic police, and especially the donor's family 🙏 Organ donation needs more awareness in India. More people should come forward like this brave family did. #Respect
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Priya M.
19 minutes for 17 km in Delhi-NCR traffic? That's nothing short of a miracle! Shows what our systems can achieve when everyone works together. Hope this inspires more such coordinated efforts across India.
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Amit S.
While this is commendable, we need to ask why such cases make headlines. Organ donation rates in India are still very low compared to developed nations. Government should launch massive awareness campaigns in regional languages too.
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Sunita R.
My neighbor's son got a kidney transplant last year through similar coordination. These green corridors are life-savers! But the real heroes are the donor families who make this possible in their moment of grief. Salute to them ❤️
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Vijay P.
Excellent work by all involved! Though I wonder - why don't we have more dedicated organ transport helicopters for such critical cases? Would be faster and more reliable than road transport in many situations.
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Neha T.
This news made my day! So proud of our medical infrastructure when it works like this. But let's not forget - the recipient was waiting since August 2024. Shows how many people are still waiting for organs. More awareness needed!

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