Udaipur, April 7, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) — Doctors at Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS Hospital), Umarda, have achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully treating a heart defect without performing open-heart surgery.
PIMS Chairman Ashish Agarwal said that a 13-year-old patient underwent a non-surgical procedure in the cardiology department to close a hole in the heart. The treatment was provided free of cost under the Chiranjeevi scheme.
Senior Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Mahesh Jain and his team performed a PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) device closure procedure to treat the congenital heart defect. He explained that normally, the passage between two major arteries in the heart closes naturally within a few months after birth. However, in some cases, it remains open, leading to what is commonly referred to as a hole in the heart.
Dr. Jain said patients with this condition may experience breathlessness while walking or climbing stairs, dizziness, weakness, and slower physical development compared to others. The PDA device closure technique involves placing an umbrella-shaped device with two discs and a connecting tube-like structure to seal the opening. The device is delivered to the affected area through a catheter.
The procedure was led by Dr. Mahesh Jain, with key support from Cardiac Anaesthetist Dr. Vipin Sisodiya and CTVS Surgeon Dr. Vivek Rawat.
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