Brain Stent Surgery Treatment in India

Vihaan Chopra, a 58-year-old architect, had...

Vihaan Chopra, a 58-year-old architect, had always been the picture of health until a series of transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes) began six months ago. He would experience sudden, brief episodes of weakness in his right arm and slurred speech, each lasting only minutes but leaving him shaken. An avid painter, he became terrified he'd lose the fine motor control in his dominant hand. A cerebral angiogram revealed a severe, symptomatic 70% stenosis (narrowing) in a major artery in his brain, putting him at high risk for a major, debilitating stroke. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that while medication could help, a brain stent was the most definitive way to open the narrowed vessel and prevent a future catastrophe. Vihaan was terrified of brain surgery but even more afraid of a stroke that could end his career and independence. The procedure itself, performed through a tiny catheter in his groin, was surprisingly straightforward. He was awake but sedated, and felt no pain. The recovery in the hospital was monitored closely for 48 hours. Within a week, the frightening TIAs had completely stopped. The constant background anxiety lifted. Vihaan described the emotional journey as 'moving from a state of constant, low-grade dread to profound relief.' He recently completed a detailed watercolor of the hospital garden, a testament to his steady hand and renewed peace of mind.