Patient Experience
A pregnant 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks gestation developed peripartum cardiomyopathy with rapidly deteriorating heart function. Dr. Debnath coordinated with obstetricians to stabilize her with mechanical support until safe delivery, then implanted a CRT-D device. She gradually recovered cardiac function while caring for her newborn under close monitoring.
After years of misdiagnosed neurological symptoms, 38-year-old me found validation and solutions with Dr. Karuna. Her thorough investigation revealed a rare metabolic disorder, and her treatment approach has significantly improved my cognitive function.
A 19-year-old college athlete collapsed during a football match and was found to have arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Dr. Debnath implanted a subcutaneous ICD without transvenous leads to preserve vascular access. The patient returned to studies within days but required psychological counseling to accept lifestyle modifications.
A 57-year-old street food vendor with poorly controlled diabetes presented with critical limb ischemia and concomitant coronary disease. Dr. Debnath staged hybrid revascularization - coronary stenting followed by distal bypass - funded through a government health scheme. The man's daughter left her job temporarily to manage his wound care and medication.
A 41-year-old Tibetan monk visiting India developed infective endocarditis affecting his native aortic valve. Dr. Debnath performed homograft root replacement to avoid lifelong anticoagulation, respecting the patient's religious practices. The monastic community provided meditation-based pain management during his recovery.
A 6-month-old infant from a remote village was airlifted to Manipal with truncus arteriosus. Dr. Debnath conducted complete repair using a valved conduit. The illiterate parents learned complex medication schedules through pictorial instructions and color-coded alarms provided by the hospital's patient education team.
A 50-year-old ******* activist with hormone therapy-related hypercoagulability presented with massive pulmonary embolism. Dr. Debnath utilized catheter-directed thrombolysis followed by inferior vena cava filter placement. The patient became an advocate for ******* cardiac health awareness during their three-month recovery.
A 68-year-old retired army colonel with porcelain aorta required valve replacement but was too high-risk for conventional surgery. Dr. Debnath performed transcather aortic valve implantation (TAVR) via transcarotid approach. The disciplined ex-serviceman followed his rehabilitation protocol exactly and recovered remarkably within two weeks.
A 35-year-old woman with Marfan syndrome presented with recurrent dissection after previous surgery elsewhere. Dr. Debnath performed complex redo surgery with valve-sparing root replacement and custom-made graft. Her identical twin sister donated blood and provided emotional support throughout the lengthy hospitalization.
As a 28-year-old software engineer with unexplained chronic fatigue, Dr. Karuna's holistic approach uncovered a rare autoimmune disorder that multiple doctors had missed. Her personalized treatment plan not only addressed my physical symptoms but also incorporated lifestyle modifications that transformed my energy levels and productivity.
My 82-year-old mother was admitted with severe pneumonia and multiple complications. Dr. Karuna's round-the-clock monitoring and compassionate coordination with specialists saved her life. What impressed us most was how she explained everything to our family in simple terms while respecting cultural traditions in her care approach.
After suffering from mysterious abdominal pain for months, 45-year-old me finally found answers with Dr. Karuna. She ordered innovative diagnostic tests that revealed an unusual food intolerance pattern. Her nutritional guidance and medication plan eliminated pain I'd endured for years.
As a professional athlete at 31, my sudden cardiac symptoms during training could have ended my career. Dr. Karuna's emergency intervention and subsequent rehabilitation plan not only saved my life but got me back to competing at elite levels within six months.
Our 16-year-old daughter's complex case involving endocrine and gastrointestinal issues baffled many specialists. Dr. Karuna's integrative approach connected seemingly unrelated symptoms and created a treatment protocol that restored her quality of life during crucial exam years.
During a routine health check at 55, Dr. Karuna detected early-stage kidney disease through subtle markers others might have overlooked. Her preventive strategy and ongoing monitoring have kept the condition stable for three years without progression.
As a medical tourist from Africa, I came to Manipal Hospital specifically for Dr. Karuna's expertise in tropical diseases. Her knowledge of rare parasitic infections and customized treatment protocol resolved a condition that had plagued me for a decade.
When my husband suffered a stroke at 67, Dr. Karuna's rapid diagnosis in the ER and immediate thrombolytic therapy minimized brain damage. Her comprehensive recovery plan involving multiple therapies gave us hope when we felt most vulnerable.
Living with type 1 diabetes since childhood, I'd never encountered a doctor like Dr. Karuna who personalized my management so precisely. At 42, her technology-integrated approach using continuous glucose monitoring transformed my control and reduced complications.
As new parents, we were terrified when our 6-month-old developed mysterious high fevers. Dr. Karuna's pediatric internal medicine expertise identified a rare genetic condition and created a management plan that's given our family normalcy and hope.
My occupational lung disease at 52 had been dismissed as asthma by previous doctors. Dr. Karuna's specialized pulmonary function tests and environmental exposure analysis provided the correct diagnosis and workplace modifications that halted disease progression.