The family of Lally Teacher, whose heart was donated through the state government’s Mruthusanjeevani program to Lissa a resident of Kothamangalam, who is being treated at Lizzy Hospital is become successful. After five hours of surgery, Leena was taken to the ICU overnight. Dr Jose Chacko Periyapuram, who led the surgery, said the heart taken from the Lali Teacher was become operational in Leena in 3 hours and 52 minutes. Dr Jose Chacko explained to Leena the health information after a thorough health check-up in the morning. The medical team said that they were fully satisfied with the condition and Leena was on a ventilator and could be removed from the ventilator tomorrow. The hospital commends everyone who helped to complete the mission successfully. Cardiology department head Dr Rony Mathew Kadavil explained the follow-up tests and treatments.
Hibi Eden MP, TJ Vinod MLA and former MP, along with Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan and Health Minister KK Shailaja Teacher, were the key contributors to Lizzy Hospital’s efforts to save the life of Lena. P. Rajeev, Assistant Commissioner Father Paul Karen expressed his gratitude to Lalji. They are especially appreciative and grateful for the great role played by the media in informing the community about the magnificence of the organ. Lina’s husband Shibu expressed his sincere gratitude to all those who helped Leena’s treatment, especially to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. They were accompanied by Assistant Directors Father Jerry Nataliyat, Father Shanu Moogendeli, Dr. Jacob Abraham, Head of Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiologist Dr. Joe Joseph and Leena’s son Justin. This was the 24th heart transplant surgery at Lizzie Hospital led by Dr. Jose Chacko Periyapuram.
