The patient also had other health ailments such as hypertension, coronary heart diseases, which complicated his health condition
Kauvery Hospital, Chennai has successfully treated a 97 year old who had contracted the novel coronavirus. According to a press release from the hospital, Krishna Murti A, who could be currently one of India’s oldest COVID-19 survivor till-date, was admitted at Kauvery Hospital on May 30, after testing positive for COVID-19. He presented himself with symptoms of fever, cough and mild breathlessness.
The patient also had other health ailments such as hypertension and coronary heart diseases, which complicated his health condition. He was provided with extra support of oxygen on admission to help him in his breathing and the nurses provided the necessary assistance to help him to eat and move. As the patient lives alone with a caretaker in Chennai, with his family abroad, the treating doctors were connected with his son only via call.
His daily diet included high protein vegetable meals. Shortly after admission, Murti’s fever reduced and his breathing also improved. After a few days, he also started having his own meals and was able to move around on his own. In a video, one of the treating doctors talks about how the patient used to cheer other patients in the isolation ward and advise them to be positive.
The patient was discharged on June 9 after his test reports came back negative for COVID-19.
The patient is currently under home quarantine. Doctors have followed up with him once till now after his discharge and are monitoring him via calls. The patient is required to come to the hospital after two weeks for a follow up check-up.
Speaking about the treatment, Dr Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan, Senior Consultant – Infectious Diseases, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, said, “As one among the first private hospital to be designated for COVID-19 treatment, Kauvery Hospital has now successfully treated and discharged over 200 patients. Murti is our oldest patient so far and it was truly a team’s effort in ensuring that his health condition remains stable through constant monitoring. Taking his case as an example, we wish to tell people to not to give in to the fear and lose hope. The fatality rate of COVID-19 is very low and we urge people to be positive and safe during these challenging times.”
Speaking on the success, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai said, “The grit and strong will power showcased by the 97 year old patient as he fought through the infection is really commendable. We hope that this success brings courage and faith for many people around the world. I would like to thank the patient for imbibing faith in us as we continue our fight against the pandemic.
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