CRT-D Treatment in India

John Singh, a 58-year-old former construction...

John Singh, a 58-year-old former construction supervisor, had always been the strong, dependable pillar of his family. His health began to decline after a major heart attack two years prior, which left his heart muscle weakened. Recently, he started experiencing severe shortness of breath even while watching TV, persistent fatigue that made his beloved gardening impossible, and several frightening episodes of dizziness where he nearly blacked out. His cardiologist, after reviewing an echocardiogram that showed a very low ejection fraction of 25% and an ECG revealing a left bundle branch block, explained that John had developed heart failure with dyssynchrony. The doctor recommended a CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator) to help the lower chambers of his heart pump in unison and to protect him from sudden cardiac arrest from dangerous arrhythmias. The implantation procedure under local anesthesia was lengthy but painless. In the weeks that followed, John was frustrated by the activity restrictions and the constant awareness of the device under his skin. However, within three months, his energy slowly returned. He could walk to the end of his driveway without gasping, and the crushing fatigue lifted. Emotionally, he moved from a place of fear and feeling like a burden to his family to one of cautious optimism. The CRT-D gave him back a sense of security and allowed him to re-engage with small joys, like tending to his rose bushes, restoring his role as a gentle, present grandfather.