Narayana Hospital, Barasat, Saves a Stroke Patient with Successful Rare Heart Tumour Surgery
Barasat, January xx 2025 - Narayana Hospital, Barasat, successfully performed a life-saving heart surgery to remove a rare left arterial Myxoma (heart tumour) from a stroke-affected woman. The complex procedure led by Dr Arunansu Dhole, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, overcame significant risks and delivered a positive outcome, restoring the patient’s health and mobility.
The woman was admitted with right-sided hemiplegia (paralysis on the right side of her body) caused by an embolic stroke, where tumour-related clots blocked blood flow to the brain. Echocardiography revealed a large tumour, known as a left atrial myxoma, inside her heart. The tumour was 5 cm in size and had caused blood clots, which led to the stroke. After initial treatment, surgery was planned for a later date to allow her condition to stabilize.
When the patient returned six weeks later, she was bedridden with only slight improvement in upper limb movement. Despite the inherent risks of haemorrhagic stroke, the medical team devised a detailed surgical plan to safely excise the tumour.
Dr. Dhole and his expert team performed the high-risk cardiac surgery through a right atrial approach, successfully removing the large myxoma. The patient was discharged uneventfully after five days. At her first follow-up, her sensorium was normal, and she experienced improved mobility in both her upper and lower limbs.
Explaining the decision to go ahead with the high-risk surgery, Dr. Dhole remarked, "In this case, we faced a double-edged dilemma. Without the heart surgery, there was a significant risk of further embolization, embolic stroke, or even sudden death. However, proceeding with the surgery also carried the potential risk of a hemorrhagic stroke. After thoroughly explaining these high risks to the patient’s family, we decided to take the bold step of performing the operation, prioritizing the chance to save a life".
Narayana Hospital, Barasat, continues to set new standards in advanced cardiac care, offering critical solutions with a compassionate approach, and remaining committed to providing state-of-the-art care and innovative treatment options to improve the health and well-being of its patients.
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