57-year-old Nagaland patient survives after high-risk cardiac surgery at Amrita Hospital

Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, has given a second lease of life to Mr. Akuminba, a 57-year-old man from Nagaland who survived a high-risk open-heart surgery. Battling severe health complications including Type 2 Diabetes, chronic hypertension, kidney failure requiring dialysis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome, Mr. Akuminba arrived in critical condition after a failed angioplasty.

Following urgent dialysis initiated by Dr. Urmila Anandh, the patient was referred to Dr. Sameer Bhate, Head of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, who led a complex triple-vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) despite a dangerously low ejection fraction of 30–35% and diabetes-related vision loss. A multidisciplinary team supported his care, from ICU to rehab, ensuring his recovery. “I came in fear, but the team gave me hope,” said Mr. Akuminba, now stable and preparing for a potential kidney transplant.

This story is resonating with families seeking advanced treatment beyond the region. Healthcare facilitators note rising inquiries about tertiary care hospitals like Amrita, signaling a shift in trust and health investment among growing middle class. Mr. Akuminba’s journey embodies the intersection of compassion, clinical precision, and evolving healthcare aspirations in Northeast India.