Aizawl, August 20: Doctors at the state-run Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMC&H) in Aizawl have successfully performed the institution’s first-ever open-heart surgery, marking a major milestone for cardiac care in Mizoram.
A team led by resident cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Mary Hmingthantluangi and Dr Intekhab Alam from a private hospital in Guwahati performed the surgery on Wednesday on a 69-year-old patient diagnosed with Triple Vessel Disease, involving blockages in three major coronary arteries.
The patient had suffered a heart attack about six months ago and was subsequently diagnosed with the condition. The complex Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedure lasted around six-and-a-half hours.
During the operation, the patient’s heart was temporarily stopped and vital functions were supported using a heart-lung machine. The surgical team used a saphenous vein from the patient’s leg and the left internal mammary artery from the chest to create bypasses around the blocked arteries.
A medical officer said the surgery was successful and the patient was under close observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The procedure was conducted with the support of anaesthesiologists, cardiologists and specialised nursing staff.
Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii expressed gratitude to the medical team for their dedication and commitment in making the landmark surgery possible.
