Mitral Valve Surgery Treatment in India

Myra Mehta, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher...

Myra Mehta, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher and avid gardener, had a known mitral valve prolapse for decades, monitored with annual check-ups. Recently, she began waking up at night gasping for air and her ankles swelled noticeably. A new, concerning symptom was a persistent cough. Her cardiologist found her regurgitation had progressed to severe, and her heart was beginning to enlarge, a condition called mitral valve stenosis with secondary pulmonary hypertension. Given her age and the calcified, stenotic valve, the surgical team recommended a traditional sternotomy for a full valve replacement with a biological tissue valve. Myra feared the long recovery and losing her independence. The surgery was major, and the first month at her daughter's house was challenging, filled with pain management and regaining basic strength. With the support of her family and cardiac rehab, she slowly rebuilt her stamina. Four months post-op, Myra is back in her own home, tending to her rose bushes without breathlessness. The relief of breathing easily again is profound. She feels she has reclaimed her golden years, her initial anxiety replaced by a deep sense of resilience and peace.