CABG with Double Valve Repair Treatment in India

Neha Williams, a 58-year-old high school...

Neha Williams, a 58-year-old high school principal and mother of three, had always been active but began noticing a profound decline in her energy over two years. Simple tasks like climbing stairs left her breathless and dizzy. She dismissed it as stress and menopause, but episodes of chest tightness and swelling in her ankles grew worse. A stress test and echocardiogram revealed severe triple-vessel coronary artery disease and a leaking mitral valve, exacerbated by untreated hypertension. Her cardiologist, Dr. Chen, explained that medication alone was no longer sufficient; she needed a CABG with double valve repair to prevent a major heart attack and heart failure. Terrified of the invasiveness and being away from her school and family, Neha felt her identity as a capable leader crumbling. The surgery was long, but successful. The first days in the ICU were a blur of pain and disorientation. However, within a week, she could walk the hospital corridors. Cardiac rehabilitation was grueling but became a source of pride. Six months later, she is back at work part-time, her color returned, and her breathing is easy. The emotional journey was from fear and denial to vulnerability in recovery, culminating in a deep gratitude for her surgical team and a renewed commitment to her health, viewing the surgery not as a failure but as a profound reset.