Army Hospital (R&R) performs India’s first-ever Left Ventricular Assist Device implantation using HeartMate 3 device in a government institution

Army Hospital (R&R) performs India’s first-ever Left Ventricular Assist Device implantation using HeartMate 3 device in a government institution

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 24 2025

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  • Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt has performed India’s first-ever Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation using the HeartMate 3 device in a government institution. 
  • This marks a historic first for the Armed Forces Medical Services too. The procedure was successfully performed on a 49-year-old wife of an Armed Forces veteran who had been waiting for a heart transplant for over two years. 
  • The LVAD, often regarded as a ‘mechanical heart’, serves as a life-saving bridge for patients with end-stage heart failure.
  • The HeartMate 3 LVAD is a cutting-edge device that uses advanced technology to improve heart function. It offers hope to patients with severe cardiac conditions. 
  • Currently, the patient is recovering steadily under medical supervision, showcasing the success of high-quality teamwork.
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