Fortis Hospital News: Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, successfully revived a 55-year-old diabetic patient who suffered multiple cardiac arrests following a minor surgical procedure at another hospital in Delhi. Despite having less than a 5% chance of survival, the patient made a full recovery thanks to rapid intervention, coordinated teamwork, and advanced cardiac life-support technologies.

Fortis Hospital News: Patient Collapsed After a Routine Procedure

The patient collapsed approximately six hours after undergoing a minor surgery to remove a benign sebaceous cyst from his back. He experienced sudden cardiac arrest, prompting the medical team to administer CPR and deliver multiple electric shocks. Given the severity of the situation, the treating doctors contacted Dr. Rashi Khare, Additional Director – Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. She immediately evaluated the case and advised transferring the patient to Fortis for advanced cardiac care. By the time the patient reached Fortis Hospital, he was on ventilator support, with multiple life-threatening complications. Imaging revealed collapsed lungs, likely caused by intense CPR efforts. The cardiac team immediately rushed him to the cath lab for emergency angiography to restore coronary blood flow. Despite the procedure, the patient suffered yet another cardiac arrest.

Fortis Hospital: Life-Saving ECMO Intervention

With the patient’s heart and lungs failing, doctors made a crucial decision to place him on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) — a machine that temporarily takes over heart and lung function. ECMO was initiated within an hour of arrival and continued for five days until the patient’s organs regained adequate function. Under the leadership of:

• Dr. N.N. Tripathi, Head of Cardiology

• Dr. Rashi Khare, Additional Director – Cardiology

• Dr. Amit Prakash and Dr. Vishal Garg, Cardiac Anesthesia Team

The patient gradually stabilized. His heart function improved, infections were controlled, and he was weaned off ECMO and ventilator support. After weeks of intensive monitoring and care, the patient was discharged and is now recovering at home.

Expert Statements

Dr. Rashi Khare

“After approximately 45 minutes of CPR and multiple cardiac arrests, the patient’s chances of survival were very low. When he was brought to Fortis on life support, scans showed severe lung damage and minimal heart function. ECMO gave his heart and lungs the rest they needed. This case reinforces how timely intervention, teamwork, and advanced technology can save lives.”

Naveen Sharma, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

“This case highlights the hospital’s advanced cardiac capabilities and the ability of our teams to make critical decisions under pressure. Recovering full heart and brain function after multiple cardiac arrests is extremely rare. It proves that with skill, coordination, and immediate action, every second truly counts.”

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