{"id":4049,"date":"2025-05-07T12:35:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4049"},"modified":"2025-05-07T12:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:08:47","slug":"heartmate-3-lvad-a-lifeline-for-end-stage-heart-failure-patients-in-karnatakas-sparsh-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4049","title":{"rendered":"HeartMate 3 LVAD: A Lifeline for End-Stage Heart Failure Patients in Karnataka’s Sparsh Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPARSH Hospital Pioneers Karnataka\u2019s First Artificial Heart Transplants with Cutting-Edge LVAD Technology<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Historic Milestone in Cardiac Care Brings New Hope for Heart Failure Patients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bangalore, April 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a groundbreaking achievement, SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar, has successfully performed Karnataka\u2019s first and second\u00a0Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantations<\/strong>\u00a0using the advanced\u00a0HeartMate 3<\/strong>\u2014a third-generation artificial heart pump employing\u00a0Full MagLev\u2122 Flow Technology<\/strong>. The surgeries, conducted on a\u00a069-year-old local patient<\/strong>\u00a0and another from\u00a0Bagalkot<\/strong>, mark a significant leap in cardiac care, positioning SPARSH as a\u00a0Centre of Excellence for Heart Failure and Transplant Surgery<\/strong>\u00a0in the state.<\/p>\n

The first procedure was performed in\u00a0February 2025<\/strong>, followed by the second in\u00a0March 2025<\/strong>, with both patients recovering successfully. The\u00a0Bangalore-based patient<\/strong>\u00a0was discharged in\u00a0April<\/strong>, while the\u00a0Bagalkot patient<\/strong> now leads an active and healthy life post-surgery.<\/p>\n

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SPARSH Hospital Doctors with Patients<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Revolutionary Technology for End-Stage Heart Failure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The\u00a0HeartMate 3 LVAD<\/strong>\u00a0is not a full heart replacement but a\u00a0mechanical pump<\/strong>\u00a0that supports the left ventricle, drastically improving heart function in patients with\u00a0end-stage heart failure<\/strong>. Unlike traditional devices, it uses\u00a0magnetic levitation (MagLev) technology<\/strong>, reducing wear and tear while enhancing durability and patient outcomes.<\/p>\n

Dr.\u00a0Ashwin<\/strong>,\u00a0CTVS & Transplant Surgeon<\/strong>\u00a0at SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar, who led the surgeries, stated:
\n\u201cPerforming Karnataka\u2019s first artificial heart transplants is not just a medical milestone\u2014it\u2019s a beacon of hope for patients with advanced heart failure. The HeartMate 3 LVAD\u2019s revolutionary MagLev\u2122 technology ensures better survival rates and quality of life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr.\u00a0Vikranth Veerana<\/strong>,\u00a0Senior Consultant, Cardiology<\/strong>, added:
\n\u201cThese devices bridge the gap for patients awaiting heart transplants and, in many cases, serve as long-term solutions, offering them a renewed lease on life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

A Lifeline for Karnataka\u2019s Cardiac Patients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With\u00a0limited LVAD procedures<\/strong>\u00a0performed across India\u2014including a recent claim by\u00a0Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi<\/strong>, as the first in a government institution\u2014SPARSH\u2019s achievement reinforces its leadership in\u00a0complex cardiac care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Col.\u00a0Rahul Tewari<\/strong>,\u00a0Cluster COO of SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar<\/strong>, emphasized:
\n\u201cThis success places SPARSH among the few hospitals in India capable of such advanced procedures. It reflects our commitment to delivering\u00a0precision-driven, compassionate care<\/strong>\u00a0while eliminating the need for patients to seek treatment outside Karnataka.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Patient Success Stories: A New Lease on Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the beneficiaries, \u00a0Kalyan Setty<\/strong>, a Bangalore resident, shared his emotional journey:
\n\u201cIn a traumatic condition, I was running out of time and hope. SPARSH gave me both back. Today, I walk with a new heart and a new life. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Ashwin and his team for their life-saving expertise and care.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Growing Need for Advanced Heart Failure Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

End-stage heart failure<\/strong>\u00a0severely impacts patients, causing\u00a0fatigue, breathlessness, and fluid retention<\/strong>, drastically reducing quality of life. LVADs like\u00a0HeartMate 3<\/strong>\u00a0offer a\u00a0second chance<\/strong>, enabling patients to regain mobility and longevity\u2014whether as a\u00a0bridge-to-transplant<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0permanent solution<\/strong>\u00a0for those ineligible for donor hearts.<\/p>\n

A New Era in Cardiac Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With these landmark surgeries,\u00a0SPARSH Hospital<\/strong>\u00a0cements its reputation as a\u00a0pioneer in cardiac innovation<\/strong>, providing\u00a0Karnataka\u2019s heart failure patients<\/strong>\u00a0access to\u00a0world-class, life-saving interventions<\/strong>\u00a0closer to home.<\/p>\n

Also present at the press briefing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Dr.\u00a0Madhusudan<\/strong>, Consultant – CTVS & Vascular Surgery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Dr.\u00a0Shiva Prakash<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Dr.\u00a0Sunil Christopher<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SPARSH Hospital Makes History with Karnataka\u2019s 1st Artificial Heart Transplants<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Statements:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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      Official Statement from SPARSH Hospital:<\/strong>
      \n*”SPARSH Hospital has made history by successfully performing Karnataka\u2019s first and second artificial heart transplants using the revolutionary HeartMate 3 LVAD. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to bringing world-class cardiac care to Karnataka, eliminating the need for patients to seek treatment outside the state.”*<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Statement from Dr. Ashwin, CTVS & Transplant Surgeon:<\/strong>
      \n*”The HeartMate 3 LVAD is a game-changer for end-stage heart failure patients. Its MagLev\u2122 technology ensures minimal complications and longer survival, offering new hope where traditional treatments fall short.”*<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Statement from Patient Mr. Kalyan Setty:<\/strong>
      \n“I was given a second chance at life. Thanks to the skilled team at SPARSH, I now live with renewed energy and gratitude.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Key Quotes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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        Dr. Vikranth Veerana, Sr. Consultant, Cardiology:<\/strong>
        \n“LVADs like HeartMate 3 are not just temporary fixes\u2014they can be permanent solutions, transforming lives of patients with severe heart failure.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Col. Rahul Tewari, Cluster COO, SPARSH Hospital:<\/strong>
        \n“This achievement places SPARSH among India\u2019s elite hospitals capable of performing such high-risk, life-saving procedures with precision and compassion.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Q&A:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

        Q: What makes the HeartMate 3 LVAD different from earlier devices?<\/strong>
        \n*A: Unlike older mechanical pumps, HeartMate 3 uses\u00a0magnetic levitation (MagLev) technology<\/strong>, reducing friction, wear, and risk of complications. It\u2019s more durable and improves long-term survival rates.*<\/p>\n

        Q: Who is eligible for an LVAD implant?<\/strong>
        \nA: Patients with\u00a0end-stage heart failure<\/strong>, either as a\u00a0bridge-to-transplant<\/strong>\u00a0(while waiting for a donor heart) or as a\u00a0permanent solution<\/strong>\u00a0if they\u2019re not transplant candidates.<\/em><\/p>\n

        Q: Why is this milestone significant for Karnataka?<\/strong>
        \nA: Previously, patients had to travel to other states for such advanced care. Now, SPARSH provides\u00a0world-class cardiac treatment locally<\/strong>, reducing delays and improving accessibility.<\/em><\/p>\n

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