Infant weighing 2.2 pounds undergoes heart surgery in Shymkent
A 45-day-old baby, weighing a petite 1 kilogram, received a life-saving, complex heart surgery at the Shymkent City Perinatal Center. Born prematurely at 25 weeks, this tiny tot fought through numerous obstacles to reach this critical moment.
Born weighing only 655 grams and measuring 28 centimeters, the baby was immediately admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of the center, where medical professionals diagnosed the baby with "patent ductus arteriosus" (a congenital heart defect) and respiratory distress syndrome. Placed on a ventilator due to the critical state, doctors consulted with cardiothoracic surgeons from the city multiple times to devise a suitable treatment plan.
Despite the daunting challenge, the baby experienced a significant milestone when reaching 45 days old and weighing 1 kilogram. The cardiothoracic surgeon of Shymket City Children's Clinical Hospital, Asan Zhumanov, and anesthesiologist-reanimatologist of Shymkent City Perinatal Center, Akjol Abdraimov, steered the delicate operation on the open arterial root.
After the successful completion of the surgery, attendants closely monitor the baby's condition, with deposite Chief Medical Officer of the Perinatal Center, Gulmira Budukova, and neonatologist-reanimatologist Eraly Shabetov taking charge in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Expressions of gratitude poured in from the community, as many acknowledge the dedicated doctors who work tirelessly to save lives.
Indeed, this heartwarming tale showcases the advancements in modern medicine, particularly in neonatal care, which paves the way for life-saving interventions even for the tiniest and most vulnerable patients.
For the record, recent reports declare the operation a success, but little information has been provided on the baby's recovery progress thus far. As more details surface, we will keep our readers informed about the baby's long-term recovery and potential future medical interventions.
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- The life-saving heart surgery, conducted on the 45-day-old baby at the Shymkent City Perinatal Center, showcases the advancements in cardiovascular health, a significant aspect of modern medicine.
- As the baby recovers from a complex heart surgery due to patent ductus arteriosus (a congenital heart defect), efforts are now directed towards maintaining health-and-wellness and addressing any potential mental-health challenges, considering the baby's medical history.
- In the pursuit of healthy growth and development for the baby who received a life-saving heart surgery, medical professionals are also closely monitoring the baby's progress in managing respiratory-conditions, as initially diagnosed at birth.
