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Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Fundraising appeal launched to cover cost of six-year-old Faris' pacemaker battery replacement
Yee (right) visits Faris and his mother. KUCHING (Aug 12): A fundraising appeal has been launched to raise RM60,000 to cover the cost of a pacemaker battery replacement that six-year-old Muhammad Faris Habibullah Mohd Abdul Sahat recently underwent due to the urgency of his condition. Born with a congenital heart condition, Faris has relied on a pacemaker since 2020. According to CCEP Foundation chief executive officer Yvonne Yee, pacemaker batteries typically last around 10 years, but those used in children tend to deplete more quickly due to their higher activity levels. In Faris case, she said the battery was already fully depleted and doctors had warned that the pacemaker could stop at any time, putting his life at risk. Given the critical nature of his condition, the hospital proceeded with the surgery upon receiving a guarantee letter from CCEP. Faris was successfully discharged on Aug 8. CCEP and the hospital have agreed that payment will be made once the fundraising target is met. Medical records show Faris has undergone four major surgeries, including repairs for Coarctation of the Aorta (Co-Ao) and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), as well as pulmonary artery banding and pacemaker implantation. His father, Mohd Abdul Sahat Bujang, who is from Sadong Jaya, recalled that Faris was only 10 days old when a routine jaundice check led to the discovery of a hole in his heart. 'He was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for over a month. Doctors recommended a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) surgery and hoped the hole would close naturally within five months. However, following a second surgery, Faris developed complete heart block, prompting doctors to implant a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat. The device has allowed Faris to live a relatively normal life, just like other children. To ensure it works properly, he must undergo annual check-ups to monitor the battery's condition. Donations can be made to CCEP Foundation via RHB Bank (Account No: 26219300009342). For enquiries, contact 03-7955 9999 or 010-2798849. Donors are advised to indicate the patient's name and they may request tax-exempt receipts via CCEP Foundation fundraising lead Muhammad Faris Habibullah Mohd Abdul Sahat
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Fundraising appeal launched to cover cost of six-year-old Faris's pacemaker battery replacement
Yee (right) visits Faris and his mother. KUCHING (Aug 12): A fundraising appeal has been launched to raise RM60,000 to cover the cost of a pacemaker battery replacement that six-year-old Muhammad Faris Habibullah Mohd Abdul Sahat recently underwent due to the urgency of his condition. Born with a congenital heart condition, Faris has relied on a pacemaker since 2020. According to CCEP Foundation chief executive officer Yvonne Yee, pacemaker batteries typically last around 10 years, but those used in children tend to deplete more quickly due to their higher activity levels. In Faris case, she said the battery was already fully depleted and doctors had warned that the pacemaker could stop at any time, putting his life at risk. Given the critical nature of his condition, the hospital proceeded with the surgery upon receiving a guarantee letter from CCEP. Faris was successfully discharged on Aug 8. CCEP and the hospital have agreed that payment will be made once the fundraising target is met. Medical records show Faris has undergone four major surgeries, including repairs for Coarctation of the Aorta (Co-Ao) and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), as well as pulmonary artery banding and pacemaker implantation. His father, Mohd Abdul Sahat Bujang, who is from Sadong Jaya, recalled that Faris was only 10 days old when a routine jaundice check led to the discovery of a hole in his heart. 'He was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for over a month. Doctors recommended a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) surgery and hoped the hole would close naturally within five months. However, following a second surgery, Faris developed complete heart block, prompting doctors to implant a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat. The device has allowed Faris to live a relatively normal life, just like other children. To ensure it works properly, he must undergo annual check-ups to monitor the battery's condition. Donations can be made to CCEP Foundation via RHB Bank (Account No: 26219300009342). For enquiries, contact 03-7955 9999 or 010-2798849. Donors are advised to indicate the patient's name and they may request tax-exempt receipts via CCEP Foundation fundraising lead Muhammad Faris Habibullah Mohd Abdul Sahat
News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bipasha Basu, Daughter Devi Twin In Matching Dupattas As They Visit Gurudwara
Fans, as usual, showered Bipasha's family photo with love. Sophie Choudry commented with red heart emojis. Fans wrote, 'God bless you all", 'Satnaam waheguru little princess Devi", and others. Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover met on the set of their horror movie Alone in 2015. After dating for a while, the couple married in a Bengali wedding ceremony on April 30, 2016. Six years later, they welcomed a baby girl in November 2022. For the unversed, Devi was diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD), a condition characterised by holes in the heart. At just three months old, she underwent open-heart surgery to repair the defect. Her parents have often spoken about how bravely Devi fought at the hospital. Regarding her professional life, Bipasha has been away from acting for quite some time. Her last appearance was in the 2020 crime thriller miniseries, Dangerous, which premiered on the OTT platform MX Player. Directed by Bhushan Patel, the show also starred Karan Singh Grover, Sonali Raut, and Suyyash Rai in key roles. Her last film appearance was in the 2015 horror film Alone, where she played a dual role. Discussing her potential return to the entertainment industry, she told ETimes, 'I went against the tide always. And it's always worked for me. So, I do believe that you have to live your life. The work and your life have to kind of be in balance. Mine is not right now. It's my baby, my baby, my baby. But it is going to come. I think it is the right time. I will do it."
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Riley's miracle: three open-heart surgeries by age nine
Riley Falken is getting stronger by the day after his third open-heart surgery Image: Facebook Born prematurely at just 36 weeks in Cape Town, Riley entered the world facing incredible challenges with his heart. Within three hours of birth, his tiny hands and feet turned blue, leading doctors to diagnose him with congenital heart disease (CHD), a complex condition affecting his heart's structure. From the very start, Riley showed remarkable strength. After being closely monitored in the neonatal ICU, he was transferred to Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, where doctors diagnosed multiple serious heart defects including Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV), Pulmonary Atresia (PA), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), and a duct-dependent circulation on the Tetralogy spectrum. At only 20 days old, Riley underwent his first heart surgery, where surgeons successfully inserted a right modified Blalock-Taussig (RMBT) shunt to improve oxygen flow in his blood. His journey was far from over; months later, Riley suffered a Tet Spell — a frightening episode where he turned deeply blue, struggled to breathe, and became limp. 'In the beginning, they told us two years max,' recalled his mother, Candice Swartland, 31, from Heideveld. 'That was after his first heart surgery. He was on life support countless times. The first two years were very tough, but he was so strong through it all.' In September 2016, Riley had his second open-heart surgery, receiving a central shunt that further supported his fragile heart. His resilience never waned. Fast forward to June 2025 — at just nine years old and now in Grade 4, Riley faced his sixth heart surgery and third open-heart operation at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. The eight-hour operation was among the most complex yet. 'This one was even riskier,' said Swartland. 'The odds are always 50/50. They had to cut veins from his leg to put in his chest. But he was ready. He told me, 'Mommy, nothing will happen, there's too much people praying for me.' He was actually excited — he just wanted it over and done with so that he could move on.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Riley is a superhero in his own right Image: Supplied Following surgery, Riley spent nine days in hospital recovery, including time in ICU where he was carefully monitored. Though he battled a chest infection and fluid around his lungs, his strength shone through. He was breathing independently, oxygen levels at 100%, sitting up and slowly eating again. 'He's okay now,' said Swartland. 'He just has water on the lungs, and we need to be back at the hospital on the 24th.' The most recent operation is expected to be his last — for now. 'This one should hold for 8 to 10 years. By the time he needs another, he'll be an adult,' she explained. Despite his condition, Riley lives a vibrant life. He's the eldest of two children, a proud big brother, and attends a mainstream school — something doctors once said would be unlikely. 'At his development clinic, they told us he'd be slow, that he wouldn't be able to attend a normal school,' said Swartland. 'Today, he's a top learner at a normal school.'
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NEL Animal Cardiovascular Center Achieves World's First Surgical Correction of Complex VSD in Canine Patient
ANYANG, South Korea, June 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEL Animal Cardiovascular Center, a private 24-hour animal hospital in South Korea, said that its cardiac surgery team has successfully performed the world's first surgical correction of a complex ventricular septal defect (VSD) in a canine patient. This veterinary milestone is highly significant, as it marks the first such case not only in Korea but also globally, with no previous reports of successful surgical treatment for complex VSDs. The patient was diagnosed with a unique form of VSD—a single, continuous defect extending from the perimembranous to the subarterial region (Perimembranous VSD extending into subarterial region). Given that there had been no prior successful surgical cases even for typical VSDs in veterinary medicine, this breakthrough greatly expands the possibilities for surgical treatment of congenital heart disease in Korea's veterinary cardiac surgery field. Over the past year, NEL's cardiac surgery team has gained experience through more than 50 open-heart surgeries using cardiopulmonary bypass. Based on this expertise, the team developed a thorough surgical plan. During the procedure, the complex VSD involving both membranous and subarterial regions was confirmed. The team performed incisions in the right atrium and pulmonary artery, successfully closing the defect with a bovine pericardial patch. Immediately after surgery, the left-to-right shunt was completely resolved, and the risk of progressive regurgitation due to aortic valve prolapse was eliminated. The patient's cardiac function recovered to near-normal levels, and the long-term prognosis is considered highly favorable. Subarterial VSDs are particularly dangerous due to the risk of aortic valve prolapse and severe regurgitation, making early surgical intervention crucial. The success of this surgery offers new hope for animals with congenital heart defects, demonstrating the potential for a surgical cure. Dr. Tae-Heum Um, Director of NEL Animal Cardiovascular Center, stated, "Although this was a complex defect, thorough discussion and preparation among our medical team led to a successful outcome. We will continue our efforts so that more animals with congenital heart disease can lead healthy and normal lives." NEL Animal Cardiovascular Center is preparing an academic analysis and official report on this case, and sincerely hopes that this achievement contributes to the advancement of veterinary cardiac surgery not only in Korea, but also across Asia. View source version on Contacts NEL Animal Cardiovascular CenterYoon il-yong+82-31-421-7579heart@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
