Our Success Stories
Mr. Syed Riyaz | Dr. Devananda N S | Rare Heart Disease | Manipal Hospitals India
Mr. Syed Riyaz was diagnosed with a rare heart ailment where all four valves of his heart had been affected and were found to be narrow. The strength of his heart's contractility had also come down. He visited Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road amidst the lockdown, where under the expert care of Dr. Devananda N S, HOD & Consultant - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery, a life-saving procedure was carried out. Three of the valves were replaced with mechanical valves and the fourth one was successfully widened. Mr. Riyaz showed a speedy recovery and was discharged within two weeks of the surgery and is now on the path to leading a healthier life. Watch his story here!
Mr. John Mutua Kimeu | Dr. Devananda NS | Manipal Hospitals India
Mr. John Mutua Kimeu, a patient from Kenya, shares his experience with Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, after he was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm. A surgery was successfully performed as part of his treatment under the leadership of Dr. Devananda NS, HOD & Consultant - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road.
Multidisciplinary Team | Three Hour Old Baby | Blue Baby Syndrome | Manipal Hospitals India
While diagnosing a complex pregnancy, it was revealed that the baby had a rare congenital heart ailment in the intrauterine stage called transposition of arteries, commonly called the blue baby syndrome. The child underwent an arterial switch operation, which is a complex operation. However, the baby recovered very well and was discharged by the tenth day. With the multidisciplinary team of doctors led by Dr. Ranjan Shetty, HOD and Consultant- Interventional Cardiology, Dr. Karthik Nagesh, Chairman and HOD- Neonatal ICUS, Dr. Gayathri Karthik, Consultant- Obstetrics and Gynecology and Dr. Devananda NS, HOD and Consultant- Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, the baby was given a new lease of life.
1-day-old Viyaan’s Heart Surgery | Dr. Devananda N S | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
On the night of May 20, 2024, an urgent call set into motion a remarkable chain of events, leading to the life-saving surgery of 1-day-old Viyaan with a critical heart defect at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Born in Goa, Viyaan showed signs of lower oxygen saturation and breathing difficulties shortly after birth, revealing Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (Obstructed TAPVC) – a rare and dangerous congenital heart condition requiring immediate intervention. Due to the urgency and lack of resources at the local hospital, the baby was airlifted to Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, where Dr. Devananda N S, Head & Consultant - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery, performed a complex 5-hour procedure using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest to repair the TAPVC. The surgery was successful, and Viyaan recovered well, being discharged after 25 days. Watch the video as the father shares Viyaan's life-saving story! To know more about the doctor, click here https://bit.ly/3zvzUzt #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Cardiac #CardiothoracicVascular #LungTransplantSurgery
Ms. Puja Mondal | Valve Replacement | Dr. Devananda N S | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
Ms. Puja Mondal from West Bengal experienced breathlessness for a year, which affected her quality of life. She visited Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, where she was diagnosed with a critical aortic valve narrowing. Under the care of Dr. Devananda N S, HOD & Consultant - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Heart & Lung Transplant Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Ms. Puja underwent a minimally invasive valve replacement successfully, and is now free of symptoms. Watch the video for more. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3zvzUzt #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Cardiology #CriticalAorticValveNarrowing
Canal Defect Journey | Dr. Devananda N S | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
A heartwarming journey of courage and medical expertise. Little Louis, a five-year-old from Indonesia, battled a complex AV Canal defect. Witness his inspiring story and the exceptional care provided by Dr. Devananda N S at Manipal Hospitals. https://www.manipalhospitals.com/oldairportroad/doctors/dr-devananda-n-s-hod-consultant-cardio-thoracic-vascular-surgery/ #PediatricCardiology #AVCanalDefect #HeartSurgery #PatientStory #MedicalExcellence #ManipalHospitals