When a young boy from Uzbekistan was battling end-stage heart failure, a transplant wasn’t immediately within reach. His condition was critical, his options limited. That’s when his family brought him to Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram—seeking more than treatment. They were seeking a chance.
What followed was a defining moment in pediatric cardiac care.
The team at Artemis performed a highly complex implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)—a mechanical heart pump designed to take over the work of the failing left ventricle and restore vital blood circulation. In doing so, he became one of the youngest LVAD recipients in India.
This was not a routine procedure. Implanting an LVAD in a child demands extraordinary surgical precision, advanced infrastructure, and deep pediatric expertise. Every parameter—size, flow dynamics, organ perfusion, long-term support—had to be calibrated with absolute accuracy.
The surgery was led by
Dr. Aseem R. Srivastava, Chief – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, along with a multidisciplinary team that worked in flawless coordination. Surgeons, anesthetists, pediatric intensivists, perfusionists, and nursing specialists came together with one shared objective: protect every heartbeat.
And they did.
Today, the young patient is recovering steadily, supported by the LVAD that now powers his circulation and restores strength to his body. What once felt like the end of the road has become a bridge to a healthier future.
This case is more than a medical achievement. It reflects what happens when advanced technology, surgical mastery, and unwavering commitment converge.
At Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, we don’t wait for miracles.
We make them happen—heartbeat by heartbeat.
