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Two Newborns Receive Complex Heart Surgeries in Guntur
Two newborn babies had trouble breathing soon after they were born.
One baby was from Razole and the other was from Narasaraopet.
Doctors found that both babies had a serious heart problem.
In this problem, two important blood vessels are connected in the wrong way.
Their families took them to KIMS Cuddles in Guntur for treatment.
Dr. Vasudev advised a special surgery called an Arterial Switch Operation.
Dr. Anagha Tulasi performed the surgeries.
The hospital said both operations were successful.
KIMS Cuddles in Guntur performed complex congenital heart surgeries on two newborns.
The babies were from Razole and Narasaraopet and developed breathing difficulties within two days of birth.
Medical evaluations found that both infants had critical transposition of the great arteries.
Paediatric cardiologist Dr. Vasudev recommended an Arterial Switch Operation for both babies.
Paediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Anagha Tulasi successfully performed the operations.
- Who
- Two newborns from Razole and Narasaraopet, treated by doctors at KIMS Cuddles.
- What
- Complex congenital heart surgeries called Arterial Switch Operations were performed.
- Where
- KIMS Cuddles, Guntur, part of KIMS Sikhara Hospitals.
- When
- The babies were identified with breathing difficulties within two days of birth.
- Why
- Both infants had critical transposition of the great arteries requiring advanced treatment.
Key facts
- Hospital
- KIMS Cuddles, an integral part of KIMS Sikhara Hospitals
- Location
- Guntur
- Patients
- Two newborn babies
- Condition
- Critical transposition of the great arteries
- Recommended procedure
- Arterial Switch Operation
- Paediatric cardiologist
- Dr. Vasudev
- Paediatric cardiothoracic surgeon
- Dr. Anagha Tulasi
Sources
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