Paras Health Gurugram has successfully treated a rare and life-threatening cardiac condition in a 48-year-old patient, enabling him to recover swiftly and return to work within a month of undergoing complex open-heart surgery.
The patient, Gagan Rana from Meerut, had been experiencing unexplained fatigue, palpitations, and breathlessness for several years. Climbing stairs or walking briskly would leave him exhausted. On consultation with Dr. Bharat Kukreti at Paras Health Gurugram, detailed investigations revealed a rare condition known as a submitral left ventricular aneurysm — a ballooning of a portion of the heart’s main pumping chamber measuring approximately 4x5 cm.
Such aneurysms are uncommon and pose a high risk of rupture, stroke, or sudden death, particularly due to their close proximity to the mitral valve and major coronary arteries. Further tests revealed blockages in two coronary arteries, necessitating immediate open-heart surgery.
The case was further complicated by the patient’s chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled hypertension, recurrent tachycardia, and reduced heart function, placing him in a very high-risk surgical category.
The surgery, performed on November 12, 2025, was led by Dr. Sushant Srivastava, Chairperson – Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS). The procedure involved excision and repair of the left ventricular aneurysm along with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Despite the complexity and high-risk profile, the patient showed remarkable recovery. He was mobilised early, discharged within seven days, and resumed normal daily activities soon after. Within one month, he had returned to work independently.
The patient has provided written consent to share his case for awareness purposes, hoping it will encourage others with complex cardiac conditions to seek timely specialist care.
