Successful and Rare Lung Transplant gives a

 Successful and Rare Lung Transplant gives a new lease of life to 34-year-old patient at Fortis Vadapalani

 

-First Lung Transplant held at Fortis Vadapalani-

 

-The patient suffered from multiple co-morbidities: Low BMI, Small chest cavity and multiple chest tube insertions to both sides of the lungs which posed significant challenges to the medical experts-

 

-Surgery lasted for seven hours surgery-

 

A Team of doctors led by Dr. Govini Balasubramani at Fortis Hospital Vadapalani, successfully performed a rare lung transplant earlier this month on a 34-year-old male. The rare and challenging surgery lasted for 7 hours where both lungs were successfully transplanted to the patient in spite of the multiple health challenges such as small chest cavity, multiple chest tube insertions on the sides of the lungs and low BMI.

 

The 34-year-old patient from Punjab was presented at Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, with a rare familial Interstitial Lung Disease (A group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung tissue that occurs in one of every one lakh population). The family of the patient had already lost two of its members because of familial ILD. The patient's Low BMI was the biggest challenge as it was less than the required range for organ transplantation. The average BMI for organ transplant should be 18-32 for the transplant to be successful. The patient was dependent on oxygen support for his survival since past two years and had been in the waiting list of NOTTO for 8 months. The wait for the suitable lung came to an end, post a donor from Madurai. The 29-year-old donor met with a fatal accident and declared brain dead by the hospital at Madurai while he was on ventilator support. 

 

Elaborating on the rare surgery Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Head, CTVS, Heart and Lung Transplant, Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, said, "The patient was surviving on oxygen support since past two years and used to consume 12 liters per minute of oxygen in a day. He wasn’t able to step out of his home without oxygen support. He was suffering from multiple comorbidities which made the transplant difficult and challenging.  Generally, for his age and height, his BMI should have been 25. Additionally, identifying the correct size of lungs as he had a small chest cavity was a tedious task. Transplantation on patients with low and high BMI might not be a success as there are chances of organ rejection. After his admission at Fortis, we prepared him for the transplant by giving the right nutritional diet, physiotherapy, and altering the medication for his body condition.

 

Speaking on the clinical achievement, Dr. Sanjay Pandey, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, said, "I congratulate the doctor's team at Fortis Vadapalani for successfully conducting the first lung transplant within an year of the hospital’s launch. This was possible because of the multidisciplinary approach by team of doctors, including Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Dr. Sindhura Koganti - Transplant Pulmonologist, Dr. Manohar - Critical care and Anesthesiologist, a team of doctors, infection care team, dieticians, and nurses who worked in close coordination and gave a new lease of life to a young patient."

Fortis Hospital Vadapalani rolls out

 Fortis Hospital Vadapalani rolls out Sputnik V for the general public

 ~ Chennai is fourth in the row after the Sputnik V pilot soft launch in Fortis Gurgaon, Mohali and Jaipur

~ Around 70 people vaccinated on Day 1 of the rollout

Today, leading hospital chain Fortis Healthcare rolled out Sputnik V as a part of a pilot soft launch, the third vaccine approved for India, for the general public at Fortis Hospital Vadapalani. Around 70 number of people got Sputnik V on the day 1 of the rollout and registration for the vaccination can be done through the COWIN and Aarogya Setu applications. The vaccine stock has been directly procured by Fortis, from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, as per Government guidelines and has been priced at Rs. 1,145 (as per government guidelines – inclusive of administrative charges).

While Fortis Hospital Vadapalani continues to administer COVISHIELD AND COVAXIN, Sputnik V is also being made available to the public. Recent trials have shown that Sputnik V, has an efficacy of over 90% and will bring down symptomatic Covid-19 cases by over 90%, making it possible for India’s large population to be safe from infection from future virus strains.[1] Fortis Healthcare ramped up its vaccination drive since April 2021 when vaccines were opened to all age groups above 18.

Dr. Sanjay Pandey, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital Vadapalani, said, “we are happy to see the interest among general public to get themselves vaccinated. This indicates that the misconceptions on COVID vaccines is evading and people are getting confident on vaccine. Fortis is actively working towards ensuring that as many Indians as possible are fully vaccinated. Till date, our unit was only providing COVAXIN and COVISHIELD, however, we are pleased to announce that Fortis Hospital Vadapalani, in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, providing the third vaccine option, with the dual objective of expanding and scaling up the vaccination drive and lowering the infection risks to future mutations of the virus. We urge all the eligible citizens to get vaccinated to ensure safe India. It is essential.”

 As a part of the phase wise pilot project, the two-dose vaccine has been successfully introduced by Fortis Healthcare at Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani. 

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Leading by example, 107-year-old male becomes the

Leading by example, 107-year-old male becomes the oldest person in India to get COVID vaccination at Fortis Hospital

• At the age of 105, he was the oldest patient in the world to undergo Carotid Artery Stent Implantation to remove a major blockage in the artery supplying blood to the left half of his brain to prevent a major stroke and paralysis
• More than 60,000 doses have been administered across India at dedicated Fortis vaccination centres
  
  
  Mr Kewal Krishan, age 107 years plus, became the oldest person in India to be vaccinated against COVID under the supervision of his Cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.  Two years ago, he was the oldest patient in the world to have undergone stenting to the artery of left side of brain by Dr Ashok Seth to prevent a major brain stroke.

Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “It is really a heartening moment to see that Mr Kewal Krishan has got vaccinated safely and will continue to lead a good quality of life in safety.  This is important especially because two years ago Mr. Kewal Krishan started having repeated small strokes and was threatening a major stroke leading to paralysis. He had a 95% calcified left carotid artery stenosis (blockage in the main artery supplying blood to the left half of brain). The blockages were very hard, torturous and angulated. It took us 2-hours to treat it via a non-invasive Carotid Artery Stent Implantation. I am happy to say that he improved and that day we prevented him from having a major stroke and today he is well, lead a quality of life and therefore took the vaccine to remain well and enjoy his life with his family.  He is an example for many other elderly patients to keep a positive attitude to life and wellbeing.”

Mr Anil Vinayak, Group COO, Fortis Healthcare said, “Fortis is committed to supporting the Government in this mammoth vaccination drive. At Fortis Healthcare, we have administered more than 60,000 doses till date across 21 of our network hospitals pan India. It is extremely encouraging to see the increase in the vaccination numbers with each passing day.” 

More than 1500 women administered COVID19 vaccine for

More than 1500 women administered COVID19 vaccine for
free at Fortis Hospitals on Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day, Fortis Healthcare – one of the largest healthcare providers in India, vaccinated more than 1500 women for free across their network. The candidates were selected as per government specified qualifiers. The vaccination took place in Delhi, NOIDA, Faridabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mohali, Jaipur and Ludhiana. 

 

Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director and CEO, Fortis Healthcare shared, “Women play a stellar role both at work and home. At Fortis Healthcare, women account for around 60% of the workforce and play an integral role in the success of the organization, as clinicians, healthcare workers, frontline staff, and others. Women’s health has always been a priority us and todays gesture of providing free vaccination to women was an expression of our gratitude. We wish every woman in India success and good health on International Women’s Day”.

Sharing her experience, daughter of a 66-year-old senior citizen said, “This is a great initiative undertaken by Fortis Healthcare to provide free vaccinations to women across India on the occasion of International Women’s Day. I urge everyone to get themselves vaccinated. My mother is elderly and a patient of rheumatoid arthritis, often in pain with frozen shoulders. The hospital staff was empathetic of her condition and the vaccination process was smooth and efficient. Every woman sitting in the room was filled with positivity and warmth”.

Fortis Malar Hospital celebrates International Women’s Day

On the occasion of International Woman’s Day, Fortis Malar Hospital today organized a health and entertainment event for their nurses and patients along with the doctors at the hospital permises. 

The event focused on creating awareness on the need for women to listen to their bodies, protect their heart and maintain overall wellness in their daily lives.  

Dr. Madhu Sankar N Senior Consultant & HOD - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Heart & Lung Transplant, Fortis Malar Hospitall, Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fortis Malar Hospital and Dr. Nithya Ramamurthy, Senior Consultant, Gynaecology, Fortis Malar Hospital addressed the gathering. 

Fortis Malar Hospital celebrates International Women’s Day with Nurses and Patients

·        Emphasizes on the need for awareness among women regarding cardiac related ailments

·        An exclusive activity was organized to make their women feel special and beauty, both on the inside and outside

On the occasion of International Woman’s Day, Fortis Malar Hospital today organized a health and entertainment event for their nurses and patients along with the doctors at the hospital permises. The event focused on creating awareness on the need for women to listen to their bodies, protect their heart and maintain overall wellness in their daily lives. Dr. Madhu Sankar N Senior Consultant & HOD - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Heart & Lung Transplant, Fortis Malar Hospitall, Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fortis Malar Hospital and Dr. Nithya Ramamurthy, Senior Consultant, Gynaecology, Fortis Malar Hospital addressed the gathering.

Studies have shown that there has been a steady increase in cardiac related ailments among women in the recent years. In an attempt to address this growing trend, Fortis Malar Hospital hosted an awareness secession as part of their International Women’s Day 2020 celebrations. The session educated and encouraged women on various aspects of wellness, especially on cardiac well-being. As women are indispensable to the environments they live and work in, it is important for them to cultivate a habit of self-care, a critical routine that almost every woman puts off as a last priority.

Commenting on the activity, Dr. Madhu Sankar said “We are extremely delighted to have organized this activity in order to celebrate the significance and salute the excellence and spirit of women. When compared to men women seem to pay very less attention to their health. Cardio Vascular Disease has been considered since times immemorial to be a man’s domain and there is a notion that women are relatively protected from it but studies have proved that CVD is the major cause of death among women.  Hence its important that women also take regular health checkup and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”  

As a part of the celebrations Fortis Malar Hospital in collaboration with premier beauty salon Green Trends conducted an exclusive makeover activity to make participating women feel special and good. This activity was aimed at providing grooming experience for nurses and other women staff who are working round the clock for the patients and hardly have any time for themselves. The event acknowledged the contributions of women to Fortis Malar Hospital’s success and recognized their dedication and relentless hard work in the care of the ailing.