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New Delhi: In Delhi, a group of doctors successfully performed a complex Aortic Surgery, rescuing a 55-year-old Indian national. While on vacation in Bali, Indonesia, the patient was diagnosed with NSTEMI (non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction), acute renal failure, and Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection. The described condition carries a mortality risk of approximately 30-40% upon occurrence, with the risk escalating by 1 to 2% for every hour of delayed surgery. A private hospital team in the national capital arranged the patient's safe transfer from Bali to Delhi via an air ambulance. Upon arrival in Delhi, a collaborative effort involving the Delhi Police, aviation authorities, and the establishment of a designated green corridor facilitated a smooth transition to Apollo Hospitals, as stated by the hospital. Dr. Niranjan Hiremath, Senior Consultant in Cardiovascular and Aortic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, elaborated that this case posed a complex medical 

challenge, particularly due to its diagnosis in Bali. Despite the patient's critical condition with a completely damaged aortic valve and internal aortic tearing jeopardizing blood flow to the coronary arteries, the hospital's aortic team, led by Dr. Niranjan Hiremath, conducted an extensive eight-hour surgical procedure to reconstruct the damaged aorta, aortic valve, and adjoining arteries. With meticulous post-operative ICU care, the patient was swiftly weaned off ventilation support, experienced a smooth recovery devoid of complications, and was discharged six days later, exhibiting normal kidney, coronary, and organ functions post-surgery. Dr. Priyadarshani Pal Singh, Head of Emergency at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, emphasized the demanding yet compassionate nature of emergencies, highlighting the profession's essence in providing hope and healing during crises. The hospital's commitment to swift action and seamless coordination ensures optimal patient outcomes, as expressed by Dr. Pal Singh. Despite the surgery's high-risk nature, successful execution was achieved, underscoring the grave threat posed by Stanford Type A aortic dissections, with untreated mortality rates soaring to 30-40% within 24 hours. The remarkable coordination among diverse medical specialties, from diagnosis to air ambulance transport arrangement and the swift execution of an arduous eight-hour open heart surgery upon the patient's arrival, demonstrated extraordinary teamwork and efficiency, as noted by the doctor.