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In a first in Indian subcontinent, dog undergoes non-invasive heart surgery at Delhi vet hospital

Published on 11 Jun 2024

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In a first in Indian subcontinent, dog undergoes non-invasive heart surgery at Delhi vet hospital
  • Max Hospital in Delhi performed a groundbreaking non-invasive heart surgery on a 7-year-old beagle named Juliet, marking the first Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Mitral valve disease by private practitioners in Asia and the second globally.
  • This advanced technique offers a safer alternative to traditional open-heart surgeries, significantly reducing risks and recovery time for dogs with heart conditions.
  • The success of this procedure provides new hope for dogs with heart conditions worldwide, showcasing a major advancement in veterinary cardiology.
Source: SarkariPariksha