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Aster Whitefield Hospital Launches Karnataka's First Dedicated Liver ICU, Strengthening Advanced Critical Care in the Region

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 25: Taking a major initiative towards expert liver care, Aster Whitefield Hospital has declared the launch of the first dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Karnataka. This is a state-of-the-art facility designed only for liver failure patients, those having biliary problems, and liver transplant cases. The ICU, named SHIELD (Specialized Hepatic Intensive & Emergency Liver Division), is a state-of-the-art facility designed only for liver failure patients, those having biliary problems, and liver transplant cases. Setting the Liver specific ICU as a real rescue for patients in critical conditions, it is a confluence of renowned doctors, modern facilities, and continuous patient monitoring to provide very specialised, multiple discipline care aimed at improving patient outcomes. Through this, Aster has once again shown its desire to promote islands of excellence aimed at quaternay single organ care pathways for better results of patients with complicated liver diseases. The programme was honoured by the presence of Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) as the Chief Guest.

Apr 25, 2026