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Preterm newborn undergoes heart procedure 40 minutes after birth
short by / on Monday, 16 March, 2026
A preterm newborn with a critically narrowed heart valve underwent a life-saving minimally invasive cardiac procedure within 40 minutes of birth at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Led by Dr Neeraj Awasthy, doctors performed a balloon aortic valvotomy during the golden hour, restoring heart function and giving the baby a chance at survival.
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