Adult Congenital Heart Disease Treatment in India

Aditya Williams, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Aditya Williams, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, was born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) repaired in infancy. He'd lived a normal, active life until recently. Over the past year, he began experiencing increasing fatigue, shortness of breath during his weekend soccer games, and occasional palpitations. A routine check-up with his primary doctor revealed a new heart murmur. Referred to a cardiologist specializing in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD), Aditya learned his repaired VSD had developed a significant leak (aortic regurgitation) and his right ventricle was enlarging under the strain. The cardiologist recommended a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to address the leak without open-heart surgery. Aditya was terrified; his childhood surgery was a distant, scary memory for his parents, and he feared for his own family's stability. The procedure itself was smoother than he imagined, minimally invasive with a short hospital stay. In recovery, he was closely monitored by the ACHD team. Within six weeks, his energy returned, and he could play with his kids without gasping for air. The emotional relief was profound. He moved from fear of being a 'broken' father to feeling secure, monitored, and empowered, with a renewed appreciation for his health and the specialized care that understood his unique heart history.