Manipal Hospitals, Bhubaneswar has successfully treated a 7-day-old infant with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS), a rare congenital condition affecting heart and lung blood flow. The 2.5 kg baby arrived with critically low 65% oxygen levels and acidosis.
Consultant at the Cardiology Department Dr. Dibya Ranjan Behera led the surgical team in a two-step intervention: stabilising the infant with medication and then performing two crucial procedures, Balloon pulmonary valvotomy and PDA stenting to improve heart function. Post-procedure, the newborn’s oxygen saturation increased to 95%, further improving to 98% after two months, with healthy weight gain.
“HRHS is an extremely rare condition,” Dr. Dibya Ranjan Behera said. “Successfully treating such a young patient through timely intervention is likely one of the first cases of its kind in Odisha” he further added.
The multidisciplinary team included the cath lab, cardiology team, Neonatology team led by Dr. Abhilipsa Acharya, Dr. Janaki, NICU staff, and cardiac anaesthesiologists Dr. Vivek Choudhary and Dr. Braja Mohan Rath.
The Department of Cardiology at Manipal Hospitals, Bhubaneswar is renowned for its integrated approach and using advanced technologies to diagnose and treat various cardiac conditions. The conditions range from heart diseases to blood vessel disorders, ensuring each patient receives the best care for their unique health needs.
