A seven-year-old girl from Uzbekistan who was suffering from viral Myocarditis inflammation from the age of two got a new lease of life after doctors successfully treated her.
The girl had swelling all over her body owing to severe water retention and an extremely enlarged heart.
Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. It is caused due to the body's immune system reacting against itself. It presents in various ways and is difficult to diagnose.
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‘Ragena, a seven-year-old girl from Uzbekistan who was suffering from viral Myocarditis inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall underwent major heart surgery successfully in Delhi hospital. Now, Ragena is the youngest recipient of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in the Asia-Pacific region.’
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Also, she was breathless even while resting and had developed an enlarged liver with severe disbalance of functions.
Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket stabilized her with inotropes (drug), and she was advised a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
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Myocarditis accounts for about 5% of sudden cardiovascular infant deaths and up to 20% of sudden cardiovascular death in adolescents.
The LVAD, a battery-operated mechanical pump, serves as a viable option for patients who suffer from end-stage heart failure.
"Ragena was brought to Max Hospital in an extremely critical condition. Suffering from viral Myocarditis for the last five years, her small body had a compromised heart along with an enlarged liver with impaired functions. To increase her chances of survival, we recommended LVAD. After the operation, and to everyone's delight, she is recovering well," said Dr. Kewal Krishan, Director, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
"Her liver functions have improved drastically, and the swelling has been cured," Dr. Krishan added.
With LVAD, the scope of improvement with continuous monitoring is possible in the long run, thereby eliminating the need for a heart transplant, said Dr. Krishan.
Now, Ragena is the youngest recipient of LVAD in the Asia-Pacific region.
Source: IANS
Myocarditis Caused By Infection is On the Rise, Globally
Myocarditis accounts for about 5% of sudden cardiovascular infant deaths and up to 20% of sudden cardiovascular death in adolescents.
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The LVAD, a battery-operated mechanical pump, serves as a viable option for patients who suffer from end-stage heart failure.
"Ragena was brought to Max Hospital in an extremely critical condition. Suffering from viral Myocarditis for the last five years, her small body had a compromised heart along with an enlarged liver with impaired functions. To increase her chances of survival, we recommended LVAD. After the operation, and to everyone's delight, she is recovering well," said Dr. Kewal Krishan, Director, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
"Her liver functions have improved drastically, and the swelling has been cured," Dr. Krishan added.
With LVAD, the scope of improvement with continuous monitoring is possible in the long run, thereby eliminating the need for a heart transplant, said Dr. Krishan.
Now, Ragena is the youngest recipient of LVAD in the Asia-Pacific region.
Source: IANS
Clinical Forms of Heart Disease Resulting from Virus Infections
Researchers have published an article discussing the different clinical forms of heart disease resulting from virus infections including the prognosis, and therapies.
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 Immune Cells Cause Inflammation of Heart MuscleHeart muscle inflammation (myocarditis) is caused by the action of a specific type of immune cells, say scientists. | Advertisement
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