Dr. Avishek Saha Reviews

A 28-year-old street food vendor from a Kolkata slum presented with sudden chest pain while carrying his cart. Dr. Saha discovered an anomalous coronary artery causing myocardial ischemia. Despite financial constraints, Dr. Saha arranged for hospital charity funding and performed a complex coronary unroofing procedure. The patient returned to work within three weeks, now able to continue his livelihood without pain.

72-year-old retired schoolteacher Mrs. Chatterjee, living alone with no immediate family, developed progressive shortness of breath. Dr. Saha diagnosed severe aortic stenosis and recommended TAVR. He personally coordinated with her distant nephew and arranged post-procedure home care. The minimally invasive procedure restored her independence, allowing her to continue tutoring neighborhood children. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

A 45-year-old software executive from Bangalore, visiting Kolkata for business, collapsed in his hotel room. Rushed to Manipal Hospital, Dr. Saha identified a rare coronary artery dissection. Using intravascular ultrasound guidance, he placed multiple drug-eluting stents in a complex 4-hour procedure. The patient's wife flew in from Bangalore, and Dr. Saha maintained daily video updates with their teenage children throughout recovery. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

19-year-old college athlete from a tribal community in Jharkhand was referred after fainting during football practice. Dr. Saha diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with dynamic obstruction. He performed alcohol septal ablation instead of open surgery, preserving the student's athletic future. The hospital's tribal welfare program covered expenses, and the patient returned to competitive sports after six months. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

58-year-old fisherman from Sundarbans with no prior medical care presented with swollen legs and fatigue. Dr. Saha discovered severe tricuspid valve regurgitation from untreated childhood rheumatic fever. He performed a novel transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, the first at Manipal Mukundapur. The fisherman's entire village contributed to his travel expenses, and he returned to fishing after two months. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

34-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation developed peripartum cardiomyopathy with life-threatening arrhythmias. Dr. Saha coordinated with obstetricians to stabilize her with specialized medications safe for pregnancy. He implanted a temporary pacemaker and managed her through delivery, then performed cardiac resynchronization therapy postpartum. Both mother and baby thrived. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

81-year-old former freedom fighter with multiple comorbidities refused invasive treatment for his critical left main disease. Dr. Saha developed a hybrid approach with minimally invasive coronary bypass followed by PCI to remaining vessels. The patient's grandchildren created a 'heart hero' chart tracking his recovery, and he celebrated his 82nd birthday walking 5 kilometers. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

A 52-year-old Tibetan refugee running a small tea stall presented with unusual vasospastic angina triggered by cold exposure. Dr. Saha diagnosed Prinzmetal's angina and treated with calcium channel blockers and lifestyle modifications. He arranged for the patient to receive warm clothing through hospital outreach and adjusted medication to fit his limited budget. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

39-year-old classical dancer from a traditional artist family developed unexplained syncope during performances. Dr. Saha diagnosed long QT syndrome and implanted a subcutaneous ICD to preserve her dance career without visible scarring. She returned to the stage after three months and dedicated her next performance to Dr. Saha. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

67-year-old retired bank manager with complex multivessel disease and porcelain aorta was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Saha performed a high-risk PCI with rotational atherectomy and Impella support. The patient's daughter, a nurse in the UK, participated in virtual consultations across time zones throughout his recovery. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

A 23-year-old construction worker from Bihar fell from scaffolding and developed traumatic ventricular septal defect. Dr. Saha used an Amplatzer device to close the defect percutaneously, avoiding open heart surgery in the traumatized patient. The construction company covered treatment costs after Dr. Saha's mediation. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

47-year-old woman with Takayasu's arteritis and left main coronary artery ostial stenosis required specialized intervention. Dr. Saha collaborated with rheumatologists to time the procedure during disease remission and used cutting-edge imaging to guide stent placement. The patient, a single mother of two, received extended follow-up care to manage both cardiac and autoimmune conditions. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

61-year-old diabetic farmer from rural West Bengal presented with silent myocardial infarction. Dr. Saha discovered chronic total occlusion and successfully recanalized the artery using advanced wire techniques. The farmer's wife learned basic cardiac care through hospital education programs and now monitors his condition in their village. (Patient of Dr. Saha)

A 31-year-old IT professional with familial hypercholesterolemia and recurrent stent thrombosis despite maximal medical therapy. Dr. Saha implemented lipoprotein apheresis and PCSK9 inhibitors, creating a personalized regimen that finally stabilized his condition. The patient started a support group for young adults with inherited lipid disorders. (Patient of Dr. Saha)