Ruptured Aneurysm Treatment in India

Sarah Sharma, a 58-year-old high school...

Sarah Sharma, a 58-year-old high school principal known for her tireless dedication, had always managed stress with yoga and early mornings. Her story began with what she thought was a 'thunderclap' headache during a staff meeting, a sudden, explosive pain unlike anything she'd ever felt. Over the next 24 hours, she experienced nausea, neck stiffness, and blurred vision. Her husband insisted on the ER. A CT scan revealed a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. The consulting cardiologist, part of a neuro-cardiac team due to the event's strain on her heart, explained the critical need for immediate endovascular coiling to stop the bleeding and prevent re-rupture. The procedure was a tense, hours-long affair for her family, but successful. Sarah's recovery in the Neuro-ICU was slow; she battled fatigue, headaches, and anxiety. With cardiac monitoring and rehabilitation, she gradually regained her strength. Emotionally, she moved from feeling invincible to profoundly vulnerable, grieving her lost independence. A year later, she has returned to work part-time, her perspective forever changed. She now champions staff wellness programs, finding purpose in her second chance by advocating for balance and health awareness.