Patient Experience
A 28-year-old professional gamer from a wealthy family presented with recurrent syncope during tournaments. Dr. Mehrotra diagnosed catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia through advanced electrophysiology studies. He implanted a subcutaneous ICD and prescribed beta-blockers, enabling the patient to return to competitive gaming with lifestyle modifications.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a middle-class background arrived with worsening dyspnea and fatigue. Dr. Mehrotra discovered severe aortic stenosis through echocardiography and performed a successful TAVR procedure. The patient recovered within weeks and now enjoys gardening again with her grandchildren.
A 45-year-old construction worker with no health insurance presented with chest pain. Dr. Mehrotra identified critical LAD artery disease and performed emergency angioplasty using a drug-eluting stent. The hospital's charity program covered most costs, and the patient returned to light work after two months.
An 18-year-old college athlete collapsed during track practice. Dr. Mehrotra diagnosed Brugada syndrome through genetic testing and family history evaluation. He implanted a primary prevention ICD and educated the entire family about the inherited condition, preventing potential tragedies in relatives.
A 60-year-old homeless man was brought to the ER with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular response. Dr. Mehrotra stabilized him with pharmacologic cardioversion, then coordinated with social services for housing while managing his rhythm with amiodarone. The patient now receives regular follow-up care.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation developed peripartum cardiomyopathy. Dr. Mehrotra collaborated with obstetricians to carefully manage her heart failure with pregnancy-safe medications, monitoring her through delivery and for six months postpartum until her ejection fraction normalized.
An 82-year-old retired army colonel with multiple comorbidities refused conventional surgery for his complex coronary disease. Dr. Mehrotra performed high-risk PCI with rotational atherectomy and Impella support, achieving complete revascularization. The patient celebrated his 85th birthday with his extended family.
A 9-year-old child with congenital complete heart block was referred by a pediatrician. Dr. Mehrotra implanted a dual-chamber pacemaker using a novel leadless technology approach, minimizing future complications. The child now participates in school sports with periodic device checks.
A 51-year-old CEO presented with mysterious episodes of palpitations that eluded diagnosis for years. Dr. Mehrotra used an implantable loop recorder that captured rare episodes of atrial tachycardia, which he successfully treated with catheter ablation during a single procedure.
A 67-year-old farmer from a rural village arrived with advanced heart failure. Dr. Mehrotra initiated guideline-directed medical therapy and later upgraded his pacemaker to CRT-D, improving his ejection fraction from 25% to 40% over six months, allowing him to resume farming activities.
A 39-year-old immigrant factory worker with limited English presented with unexplained cardiomyopathy. Dr. Mehrotra discovered Chagas disease through specialized testing and initiated appropriate antiparasitic treatment alongside heart failure management, involving interpreters for proper education.
A 58-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer developed chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. Dr. Mehrotra worked closely with oncologists to balance cardioprotective medications with cancer treatment, preserving her cardiac function throughout her chemotherapy regimen.
A 29-year-old yoga instructor developed inappropriate sinus tachycardia post-COVID. Dr. Mehrotra prescribed ivabradine after conventional beta-blockers failed, significantly improving her quality of life and allowing her to gradually return to teaching modified classes.
A 75-year-old retired judge with recurrent ventricular tachycardia storm required emergency management. Dr. Mehrotra performed emergent VT ablation during active electrical storm, then optimized medical therapy. The patient has remained arrhythmia-free for eighteen months.
A 42-year-old single mother with three jobs presented with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by extreme stress. Dr. Mehrotra provided comprehensive care including psychological support referrals alongside cardiac management, with complete recovery of cardiac function in three months.