India, Nov. 12 -- Cardiovascular disease remains a critical health challenge, often leading to myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) that can severely impair heart function. Showcasing advancements in cardiac sciences, doctors at Fortis Hospital Mohali have performed robot-assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on a 72-year-old man with coronary artery disease and decreased ability of the heart to pump blood effectively. The patient had suffered a myocardial infarction and was managed by Dr TS Mahant, Executive Director, CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), Dr Ambuj Choudhary, Additional Director, CTVS, Dr Alok Suryavanshi, Senior Consultant, and Dr Manish Mahant, Consultant, Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery. The patient's ejection fraction was about 35%, while a normal range is roughly 55-60%. Following an assessment of his heart function, coronary anatomy and overall health, the team selected a robot-assisted approach instead of conventional open-heart bypass surgery, which typically involves a larger chest incision and opening of the breastbone. This procedure, however, was performed through small incisions in the chest, with the surgeon controlling precision-guided robotic instruments from a specialised console. HTC...