Save Heart, We Save Lives – Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Yes, a “dead” heart can beat again!
Thanks to a groundbreaking technique known as Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP), the field of heart transplantation is being transformed. With this innovation, hearts that had once stopped beating can be revived and successfully transplanted, offering new hope to patients with end-stage heart failure.
What is Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP)?
Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) is an advanced technique used to restore blood flow and function to organs, particularly the heart, after death has been declared based on circulatory criteria (DCD – Donation after Circulatory Death).
How it Works:
- After the donor’s heart has stopped, doctors connect the circulatory system to a machine called an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or a similar perfusion system.
- This machine pumps warm, oxygenated blood back into the donor’s organs, reviving the heart in a controlled and ethical setting.
- Doctors closely monitor the heart’s function to ensure it is suitable for transplant.
Unlike traditional cold storage techniques, NRP maintains the heart at body temperature (normothermia), helping prevent cell damage and increasing the chances of transplant success.
Benefits of NRP:
- Increases the number of usable donor hearts
- Improves organ function and survival post-transplant
- Reduces waiting times for patients on heart transplant lists
In 2024 alone, nearly one in five heart transplants in the U.S. were performed using NRP-revived hearts, a powerful testament to its efficacy.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar – A Pioneer in Life-Saving Heart Surgery
Dr. Sanjay Kumar is the Vice Chairman and Chief of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Paras Hospital, Gurgaon and Paras Hospitals, Patna. With more than 22 years of surgical excellence, Dr. Kumar continues to adopt and implement cutting-edge cardiac technologies, including NRP, in his approach to complex cardiac care.
- Over 10,000 successful surgeries performed
- Specialist in heart transplants, bypass surgery, ECMO, and minimally invasive procedures
- Known for compassionate care and patient-first ethics
His mission is simple: “I Save Heart, We Save Lives.”
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Whether you or your loved one needs a heart transplant, bypass surgery, or second opinion, trust Dr. Sanjay Kumar and his team for precision-driven, ethical, and hopeful cardiac care.