Dr. Aseem R. Srivastava Reviews

A 7-year-old girl from a remote Himalayan village presented with cyanotic spells due to unrepaired Tetralogy of Fallot. Her family had traveled for three days by foot and bus to reach Artemis. Dr. Srivastava performed a complete repair using a transannular patch. The girl, who had never been able to play with other children, was running through the hospital corridors within two weeks, her oxygen saturation normal for the first time in her life.

An 18-month-old boy from an affluent Delhi family was diagnosed with anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA). The parents had consulted specialists in three countries before choosing Dr. Srivastava. He performed successful reimplantation surgery, and the child's myocardial function recovered completely within six months, with the family establishing a foundation to support other children with congenital heart disease.

A newborn from a middle-class Jaipur family was rushed to Artemis with critical aortic stenosis. Dr. Srivastava performed an emergency balloon valvuloplasty when the infant was just 48 hours old. The procedure was successful, and the baby was discharged after ten days, requiring only periodic follow-up echocardiograms.

A 12-year-old street child brought in by a NGO social worker had a large ventricular septal defect with severe pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Srivastava determined the child was still operable and performed a complex VSD closure with pulmonary artery reconstruction. The surgery was funded entirely by hospital charity funds, and the child now lives with a foster family and attends school regularly.

A 4-year-old from Mumbai with heterotaxy syndrome and complex single ventricle physiology underwent staged Fontan procedure under Dr. Srivastava's care. The parents, both doctors themselves, were intimately involved in every decision. The final Fontan completion was successful, and the child now participates in modified physical activities at school.

A 9-year-old Bhutanese refugee with Ebstein's anomaly presented with progressive cyanosis and exercise intolerance. Dr. Srivastava performed a cone reconstruction of the tricuspid valve, a relatively new technique he had mastered. The surgery required eight hours of meticulous work, but resulted in near-normal valve function and complete resolution of symptoms.

A teenage girl from a conservative Uttar Pradesh family with Marfan syndrome developed progressive aortic root dilation. Dr. Srivastava performed valve-sparing aortic root replacement, preserving her native valve and avoiding lifelong anticoagulation. The family initially resisted surgery due to concerns about marriage prospects, but were ultimately convinced by Dr. Srivastava's detailed counseling.

A 6-month-old from a working-class family in Gurgaon with total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) underwent emergency surgery after presenting in severe heart failure. Dr. Srivastava performed the repair in the middle of the night, and the infant made a remarkable recovery, being weaned off ventilator within 48 hours and discharged after two weeks.

A 15-year-old competitive swimmer from Chennai was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) after fainting during practice. Dr. Srivastava implanted a subcutaneous ICD and managed medical therapy, allowing the teenager to continue swimming recreationally while ending competitive sports career—a difficult transition handled with psychological support.

A 3-year-old from a tribal community in Odisha with complete atrioventricular canal defect underwent successful surgical repair after being malnourished and in heart failure. Dr. Srivastava coordinated with nutritionists for preoperative optimization. The child gained 3 kg in the first month post-surgery and started walking properly for the first time.

A newborn of expatriate parents from Germany working in India was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Dr. Srivastava guided the family through the staged Norwood procedure pathway. After the first successful surgery, the family decided to continue treatment in India rather than return to Germany, impressed by the care received.

An 8-year-old from a farming family in Punjab with rheumatic heart disease developed severe mitral stenosis. Dr. Srivastava performed mitral valve repair instead of replacement, preserving the native valve and avoiding lifelong anticoagulation. The family, initially fearful of surgery, became advocates for early treatment in their village.

A 2-year-old from Bangladesh with double outlet right ventricle and pulmonary stenosis underwent successful Rastelli procedure. The parents had sold their land to fund the surgery. Dr. Srivastava connected them with charitable organizations that covered half the cost, and the child now has normal oxygen levels for the first time.

A 13-year-old from Kerala with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high risk for sudden death received a dual chamber ICD implantation. Dr. Srivastava worked closely with the teenager to help him understand activity restrictions while maintaining as normal a life as possible, including developing a safe exercise regimen.