Online Desk:
Revolutionary changes are taking place reshaping the health management of our country. Bangladeshis are relying more on the local health services rather than going abroad for treatment. The successful case of Mechanical Heart Implant on a 42-year-old woman at United Hospital Limited is an example of such iconic case for the country which shows the heightened trust.
The beneficiary patient and her husband shared their experience throughout the journey with country’s first LVAD surgery at the event, Mechanical Heart Implant success & future planning’ organized at “United Club House, United Group Head office, Satarkul, United City, Dhaka”on 27th March, 2022, said a press release.
As we all know that Dr Jahangir Kabir, Chief Cardiac Surgeon and Director of the Cardiac Centre at United Hospital along with his skilled colleagues successfully implanted a mechanical heart pump or Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in the heart of a 42-year-old woman at United Hospital on 2nd March, 2022 who was suffering from various heart complications for a long time known as chronic heart failure and even after she received treatment at home and abroad, her heart was becoming almost ineffective.
During the press conference, on behalf of the patient and her family members, their experience regarding the surgery had been shared. They expressed their gratitude towards the Dr Jahangir Kabir, his team and overall United Hospital Cardiac Care Center for the exceptional management. Moreover they were also pleased with the post-operative care from highly skilled and equipped ICU of United Hospital which results in early recovery of the patient without any odd event.
During the event, an update regarding the post-surgical conditions of the patient and the lifestyle practicewas presented by Dr Rafiur Rahman and Dr Arif Mohiuddin. Dr. Jahangir Kabir and his skilled colleagues were awarded for their achievement. This team of leading heart surgeons in Bangladesh has performed successful heart surgeries on more than 15,000 people with more than 98% success rate since the inception of United Hospital bringing smiles on the faces of patients and their families.
To appreciate the milestone, Prominent Medicine specialist, the personal physician of honorable Prime Minister, Professor Emeritus Dr. ABM Abdullah and director (hospitals and clinics) of Health Services (DGHS)Dr Farid Hossain Miah were present.
