Patient Experience
A 28-year-old professional gamer from Chennai presented with severe arrhythmias due to excessive energy drink consumption. Dr. Velayudhan performed a minimally invasive ablation procedure. The patient returned to competitive gaming within three weeks with strict dietary modifications.
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from coastal Tamil Nadu was found to have severe aortic stenosis during a free cardiac camp. Despite limited financial resources, he received a transcatheter aortic valve replacement through hospital charity funds. He now volunteers at the same cardiac camps.
A 45-year-old software engineer with Marfan syndrome required complex aortic root replacement. Dr. Velayudhan used a valve-sparing technique that preserved the patient's native valve. The patient returned to work in two months and now participates in moderated yoga practice.
A 19-year-old college student from a rural village presented with rheumatic mitral stenosis. She underwent percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty and made a remarkable recovery, enabling her to complete her nursing degree and return to serve her community.
A 58-year-old construction worker with no previous medical history suffered a massive heart attack. Emergency triple bypass surgery was performed during monsoon flooding. The patient's recovery was complicated by diabetes but he returned to light duty in four months.
A 34-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation was diagnosed with critical mitral valve regurgitation. Dr. Velayudhan performed a successful valve repair surgery with fetal monitoring throughout. Both mother and baby recovered completely.
An 81-year-old former school teacher with multiple comorbidities refused surgery for her coronary artery disease. Dr. Velayudhan developed a tailored medical management plan that stabilized her condition for three years before she eventually consented to a minimally invasive procedure.
A 7-year-old child from an affluent family was born with tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Velayudhan performed complete surgical correction. The child now participates in school sports and requires only annual follow-ups.
A 63-year-old street vendor with limited health literacy presented with advanced heart failure. After education and counseling, he received a left ventricular assist device as destination therapy. He continues his vending business with portable power for his device.
A 52-year-old woman with autoimmune disease developed constrictive pericarditis. Dr. Velayudhan performed pericardiectomy with special attention to her immunocompromised state. Recovery took six months but she achieved full functional capacity.
A 41-year-old professional dancer required atrial septal defect closure. Dr. Velayudhan used a percutaneous device delivery approach that left no visible scars. She returned to performing within three weeks.
A 67-year-old retired army officer with post-radiation heart disease required complex redo cardiac surgery. The procedure involved extensive scar tissue dissection and innovative grafting techniques. He now leads cardiac rehabilitation classes at the hospital.
A 30-year-old migrant worker from Bangladesh presented with infective endocarditis from dental neglect. After valve replacement and dental reconstruction coordination, he returned home with medications and follow-up plans coordinated with physicians in Dhaka.
A 48-year-old vegetarian chef with familial hypercholesterolemia required emergency surgery for ascending aortic aneurysm. The surgery was complicated by his unusual anatomy but successful. He now creates heart-healthy recipes for cardiac patients.