Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: 42-year-old Mrs. Krishnan experienced shortness of breath whenever she exerted herself and developed swelling in her feet. She approached Dr Vishal Khullar for further cardiac evaluation. After clinical examination, Dr Khullar advised an echocardiogram. The diagnosis was grim, as she had severe Multivalvular heart disease and damaged heart valves.
Dr Khullar, a leading cardiac surgeon explains that Multivalvular heart disease occurs when the valves between two heart chambers are either narrowed down reducing blood flow or they become leaky resulting in backflow of the blood from the heart to the lungs. It is a serious condition that can lead to heart failure. The patient had moderately severe mitral stenosis, moderately severe aortic regurgitation, severe tricuspid regurgitation, and extremely high pressure in the lungs. Considering the severity of the condition, it was advisable to resolve it with a triple valve intervention.
Triple valve intervention is a complex surgical procedure in which all three valves—the aortic, tricuspid, and mitral—must be replaced/repaired simultaneously. It is a critical surgery that is best performed by an expert cardiac surgeon. Thankfully, Mrs. Krishnan was in the safe hands of Dr Vishal Khullar, an expert cardiac surgeon specializing in treating such complex cases.
Dr. Khullar recommended immediate hospitalization and surgery for Mrs. Krishnan. Upon Mrs. Krishnan’s and her family’s consent, the surgery was performed which involved replacing the mitral and aortic valves and repairing the tricuspid valve. Thanks to his immense experience in this field, the surgery was successful without any problems.
Mrs. Krishnan recovered quickly thanks to the post-surgical care provided by Dr. Khullar and his dedicated team. A post-surgery echocardiogram showed that all three valves were functioning normally and with discharge on the fifth day after surgery. Dr. Khullar’s timely intervention prevented a life-threatening disaster from occurring.
Regular follow-up visits ensured Mrs. Krishnan regained her usual health and proper monitoring. It was indeed a life-saving surgery for Mrs. Krishnan. Three months later, Mrs. Krishnan leads a normal life and is back to work. She exercises by walking 3 to 4 kilometers daily without any problems. Her leg swelling has also resolved, and she is happy with the treatment results.
Dr. Khullar says, “Complex surgical procedures like triple valve surgery require skills and expertise. Patients needing such surgery must ensure they get treated by the best cardiac surgeon since the procedure involves risks. With the right treatment, patients can regain their health and live normally.”
Ms. Vishaka Goyal, co-founder of Clinicspots, a healthcare and doctor discovery platform, commends Dr Khullar’s expertise in critical cardiac surgery. She states, ‘We are fortunate to have Dr Khullar practicing in India. His medical acumen and surgical expertise in cardiac disorders have saved many lives. He has a warm and calm demeanor towards his patients, who have great respect and immense faith in him.’
He advises people with such conditions to seek cardiac experts who can help them with suitable treatment and care to prevent health complications.
About Dr. Vishal Khullar
Dr. Vishal Khullar is one of the best cardiac surgeons in the world. He is the first Cardiovascular Surgeon in the Indian Subcontinent to hold the position of Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA. Dr. Khullar has rich international experience working at top institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.
With more than 30 years of experience in this field, Dr. Khullar has treated 9000+ patients worldwide and completed 7000+ heart surgeries. Winner of many prestigious international awards, Dr. Vishal Khullar is known for his expertise in heart surgeries, including complex procedures like Aortic Arch Replacement, Aortic Root Replacement, and Redo-Sternotomies.
Contact Dr. Vishal Khullar
If you want an appointment with Dr Vishal Khullar, you can call 9987077880 or email [email protected]
You can consult with Dr Vishal Khullar in his clinic at the following address:
VLSR – The Clinic – 2nd floor, Corinthian, Linking Rd, Opposite DBS bank, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052.
