A 13-year-old girl from Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh, received life-saving open-heart surgery at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (TMC), Tanda, to correct a rare congenital heart defect (ASD with cor triatriatum). Facing symptoms like rapid heartbeat, bluish discoloration, and frequent infections, the girl's family, unable to afford specialized treatment, found hope at TMC. A dedicated team, led by Dr. Deshbandhu Sharma, performed the complex surgery on May 27th. The successful procedure, fully covered by the HIMCARE scheme, is allowing the patient to recover well and begin a healthy life. This marks a significant achievement for regional healthcare, showcasing TMC's ability to perform complex cardiac surgeries and offering hope to families in remote areas of Himachal Pradesh.
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