After 2 years of struggle with a failing heart, Fortis Escorts gave 41-year-old a second chance at life

“Patient was referred to Fortis Escorts on a ventilator after four hospitals refused to take him up for poor prognosis with cardiac arrest”

New Delhi, February 27, 2018:

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute gave a 41-year-old patient, Vinay Bharti, a new lease of life. Vinay suffered from a massive myocardial infarction (a condition when blood flow to the heart is abruptly cut off) which had led to cardiac arrest. He was shifted on a ventilator support with an extremely poor prognosis under Dr. Aparna Jaswal, Additional Director Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Dr Bhashir Ahmed.

Hailing from Delhi, Vinay had been to several hospitals over a period of time, all of which had been unsuccessful in treating him. On May 1^st 2016 the patient suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (heart attack). He was rushed to a private hospital where it was noted that his EF (ejection fraction) had fallen to an alarming 16% (supposed to be between 55-60 % for a normal heart). Following this he was referred toanother private hospital in Noida and was put on medical management without any surgical intervention. However, this proved to be insufficient medical assistance as he blacked out on the 16^th of December 2017 on his way to work. He was immediately taken to the nearest hospital, where he was subsequently put on a ventilator support.

In want of tertiary care, the smaller private hospital referred Bharti’s case to several super-speciality   heart centres in the NCR but only to get “rejection”. He was rejected due to his critical condition where in his heart rhythm was extremely erratic requiring multiple external shocks. He also developed a heart block in his electrical wire such that his heart rate would be from 30 to 200 beats per min. On 21^stDecember 2017, Dr. Aparna Jaswal took on this challenging case which others had deemed as a lost cause. Even though the patient’s condition was precarious and dangerously terminal Dr. Aparna began treatment without any hesitation.

 Dr. Aparna Jaswal, Additional Director Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “Vinay had been suffering for the past two years, when the patient reached us he was in very critical state. His vitals were out of control.  Vinay was on medication to control his BP, he was immediately put on Temporary pacemaker implantation. This complications were further worsened as Vinay was on medications for urine output and was given dialysis for the same.  He needed to be stabilized and treated immediately.  The treatment lasted for  2 weeks.

 Mr Vinay Bharti says “I feel overwhelmed by what Fortis has done for me. I was on the verge of death, suffering immensely till the correct treatment was delivered. I am extremely thankful and grateful to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Aparna Jaswal and Dr. Bhashir Ahmed, who led a capable and highly skilled team and secured my future. My family and I have been blessed and will be eternally in debt to the doctors who’ve given me a new lease of life.”

 Dr. Kousar Ali Shah, Zonal Director, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “This was an extremely challenging case. Other hospitals had failed to administer successful treatment, and when the patient had reached us his condition was extremely critical. Our doctors were able to quickly put together a plan of action and were able to treat the patient. Over a period of time his condition improved. I have complete faith in the capabilities of my doctors who take note of every intricate detail when diagnosing and treating a patient. It was not an easy case to handle and many had turned it away as a lost cause. However, doctors at Fortis constructed a successful treatment plan which was centered on delivering the highest quality of patient care. ”

 A heart attack is not the same as a cardiac arrest. A heart attack occurs when blood flow has been stopped to the heart because of the presence of a blockage. A cardiac arrest is caused when the hearts electrical system malfunctions. It can be the resultant of abnormal, or irregular, heart rhythms. According to the WHO, Cardio Vascular Diseases are the number one cause of death globally. Over three fourths of CVD deaths take place in low and middle income countries.  Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioural risk factors.