Dr. Sandesh Prabhu

72-year-old retired schoolteacher Mrs. Lakshmi, with limited financial resources, was brought by her neighbors with worsening shortness of breath. Dr. Prabhu discovered severe aortic stenosis and arranged for a charitable foundation to cover most of her TAVR procedure. She now tends her rooftop garden without symptoms and volunteers at a local temple.

45-year-old construction supervisor Mr. Ramesh, a former smoker with poorly controlled hypertension, collapsed at a worksite. Rushed to Manipal, Dr. Prabhu identified a massive anterior wall MI and performed emergency angioplasty. After three months of cardiac rehabilitation and smoking cessation programs, he returned to light supervisory duties with regular follow-ups.

19-year-old national-level swimmer Priya developed unexplained fatigue during training. Dr. Prabhu diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy through advanced imaging, potentially saving her from sudden cardiac arrest. She transitioned to coaching with a modified exercise regimen and now mentors young athletes with cardiac conditions.

58-year-old street vendor Mr. Abdul presented with atypical chest pain that other clinics had dismissed as acidity. Dr. Prabhu's thorough evaluation revealed coronary microvascular dysfunction. With tailored medication and weekly follow-ups, his symptoms resolved completely within six weeks, allowing him to resume supporting his family.

A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore, previously healthy, presented with sudden-onset palpitations during a high-pressure project deadline. Dr. Prabhu diagnosed him with supraventricular tachycardia triggered by stress and caffeine overload. After successful catheter ablation performed at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, the patient returned to work within 48 hours with lifestyle modification counseling.