Heart Biopsy Treatment in India

Ishaan Malhotra, a 65-year-old former businessman,...

Ishaan Malhotra, a 65-year-old former businessman, had a history of cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. After a year of treatment, his follow-up echocardiogram showed new thickening of the heart walls. His cardiologist, Dr. Rodriguez, recommended a repeat heart biopsy to assess if the current therapy was effectively reducing the amyloid deposits or if the disease was progressing. Ishaan, who valued data and control, was frustrated by his body's unpredictability but agreed the biopsy was a necessary 'report card'. The procedure, accessed through his groin, was familiar but still caused significant pre-procedure anxiety. The post-procedure recovery required him to lie flat for several hours to prevent bleeding, which he found tedious. The results showed a significant reduction in amyloid protein, confirming his treatment was working. The emotional burden of uncertainty lifted, replaced by cautious optimism and renewed motivation to continue his rigorous treatment regimen.