Billroth Hospital Launches Advanced Cardiac & Pulmonary Services | ₹20 Lakh Gift to Heart Transplant Survivor

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Chennai, February 28, 2026: Billroth Hospitals, one of Chennai’s leading multispecialty centres and a pioneer in advanced laparoscopic and laser procedures, announced the launch of its comprehensive Cardiac & Pulmonary Specialty Services at The Leela Palace Chennai. The initiative includes a dedicated Heart Dysfunction Clinic and a Pulmonary Embolism Referral Center, strengthening integrated heart–lung care under one roof.

Billroth Hospital Launches Advanced Cardiac & Pulmonary Services | ₹20 Lakh Gift to Heart Transplant Survivor
Dr. Rajesh Jeganathan, Chairman, Billroth Hospitals Launching the Pulmonary Embolism Referral Centre

The newly introduced programmes — including the Cardiac Transplant Programme, Cardiac Dysfunction Clinic & Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre, Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, and Pulmonary Embolism Referral Centre — aim to deliver seamless, high-precision, and patient-centric care. By combining advanced technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and coordinated treatment pathways, the hospital reinforces its commitment to comprehensive and compassionate healthcare.

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A deeply moving highlight of the event was when Dr. Rajesh Jeganathan, Chairman of Billroth Hospitals, presented a cheque of ₹20 lakh to a successful heart transplant patient. The gesture symbolised not only the life-saving impact of advanced cardiac interventions but also the institution’s unwavering commitment to supporting patients beyond surgery.

The hospital’s Cardiac Department, established in 2003, has grown into a centre of excellence with a strong legacy of over 50,000 Cath Lab procedures and 10,000 CTVS surgeries. Strengthening its emergency preparedness, Billroth Hospitals offers 24x7 Advanced Cardiac Emergency Services at its Shenoy Nagar and R.A. Puram units, ensuring immediate expert care during critical situations.

Equipped with three state-of-the-art Cath Labs featuring advanced technologies such as IVUS, FFR, Rotablator, and advanced EP study facilities — alongside comprehensive CTVS surgical capabilities — the cardiac division is well positioned to manage complex and high-risk cases with enhanced precision and improved patient outcomes.

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