Dr. D.K. Jhamb

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village arrived with her entire extended family, speaking only a local dialect. She had untreated rheumatic heart disease with severe mitral stenosis. Dr. Jhamb coordinated with hospital interpreters and used visual aids to explain the need for valve replacement. Post-surgery, she regained full mobility and now teaches village children about heart health.

A 45-year-old street food vendor with no medical insurance presented with recurrent chest pain he'd ignored for years. Dr. Jhamb diagnosed critical triple vessel disease and arranged hospital financial assistance for CABG surgery. The patient's recovery was complicated by depression, requiring integrated psychiatric care alongside cardiac rehabilitation before he could return to modified work.

A 19-year-old college student from an affluent family experienced sudden cardiac arrest during basketball practice. Dr. Jhamb identified Brugada syndrome and implanted a subcutaneous ICD. The patient initially resisted lifestyle modifications but after extensive family counseling sessions, accepted his limitations and now mentors other young cardiac patients.

A 58-year-old Tibetan monk visiting India on pilgrimage developed high-altitude pulmonary edema that unmasked previously silent congenital heart disease. Dr. Jhamb managed the cultural and medical complexities, using traditional healing practices alongside modern medication until the monk could safely return to his monastery at lower altitude.

A 28-year-old professional marathon runner from Norway presented with exercise-induced syncope. Dr. Jhamb discovered an anomalous coronary artery origin that had been missed by previous sports physicians. Through innovative catheter-based intervention rather than open surgery, he successfully redirected the artery, allowing the athlete to return to competition within 3 months with no restrictions.