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Islamabad, June 29, 2021 (PPI-OT): There is generally a trend worldwide to modify and adapt less invasive surgical procedures. One of the MICS procedures is MINI AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT. This procedure is done through a small, 6-7 cm incision either on the right side of the chest or in the midline. The first such procedure of Mini AVR was performed by Dr. Khalid Rasheed and his team on 7th April 2021 which has been followed by 2 more Mini AVRs. Alhamdulillah, all procedures have been smooth and uneventful and all patients have been discharged home. This procedure is done through a small midline incision and partial division of the sternal bone, called Hemisternotomy.

Advantages of this technique are a reduction of chest trauma, decreased ICU length of stay, early extubation, early rehabilitation, and return to work. Any minimally invasive technique needs an approach that goes beyond a small cut and mandates a team effort with the Anesthesiologist, perfusionist, surgical assistants, and scrub nurses, all playing their roles with dedication and competence. The other major advantage is the virtual absence of sternal dehiscence (deep wound infection) since the sternum is never divided completely. Mini sternotomy is a versatile technique not only for AVR but also for more complex operations.

For more information, contact:
Shifa International Hospitals Limited
Pitras Bukhari Road H-8/4,
Islamabad – Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8463666
Fax: +92-51-4863182
Email: info@shifa.com.pk
Website: www.shifa.com.pk

Islamabad, June 29, 2021 (PPI-OT): The honourable First Lady; Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi has been actively involved in developing and implementing the national breast cancer awareness campaign by arranging awareness programs throughout the year to sensitize Pakistani women on this grave issue. In continuation to this, a breast cancer awareness session was arranged by Shifa International Hospital at Aiwan-e-Sadar to educate female employees and spouses of employees of the President Secretariat.

The team undertook basic screening of the participants to later offer free mammography scanning by the hospital. Consultant Radiation Oncologists; Dr. Uzma Qasim and Dr. Hira Asim explained to the audience about the general risk factors of breast cancer, prevention, and guidelines for self-assessment to identify any abnormality at an early stage. They also answered the questions of the participants during a detailed Q and A session.

Speaking on the occasion, the honourable First Lady; Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi who was the chief guest of the event lauded the contribution by Shifa International Hospital and reiterated the need to keep on arranging such programs throughout Pakistan to benefit Pakistani women. She also said that hiding the disease in the name of taboo is not a solution and it is essential to speak upon it to help the women get early diagnosis and thus protect their lives.

Dr. Farah Naz Ansari, Medical Director, Shifa Integrated Healthcare Technologies (SIHT) in her closing remarks appreciated the efforts and interest of the First Lady, who is leading the breast cancer awareness campaign in the country. She also vowed her resolve to continue organizing such awareness activities for breast cancer awareness for the masses.

For more information, contact:
Shifa International Hospitals Limited
Pitras Bukhari Road H-8/4,
Islamabad – Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8463666
Fax: +92-51-4863182
Email: info@shifa.com.pk
Website: www.shifa.com.pk