Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female software engineer, previously healthy, presented with sudden-onset chest pain and palpitations. ECG revealed ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Kumar performed an emergency catheter ablation, discovering an anomalous pathway. The patient made a full recovery within 48 hours and returned to work with no restrictions, now participating in regular cardiac follow-ups.
72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Bengal with long-standing hypertension and diabetes arrived with acute heart failure symptoms. Dr. Kumar's team stabilized him medically, then performed coronary angiography revealing severe triple vessel disease. After CABG surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, the patient gradually improved over 3 months, now managing well on medication with family support.
45-year-old construction worker with no previous medical history collapsed at a worksite. Brought to emergency with STEMI. Dr. Kumar performed primary PCI within 18 minutes of arrival, inserting two drug-eluting stents. The patient returned to light duty work in 6 weeks but requires lifelong medication and lifestyle modifications.
19-year-old college athlete experienced syncope during football practice. Comprehensive workup revealed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Kumar implanted a subcutaneous ICD as preventive measure. The patient had to abandon competitive sports but remains active with modified exercise regimen under close monitoring.
58-year-old homemaker from an affluent family with atypical chest pain symptoms. Stress echo was equivocal. Dr. Kumar recommended CT coronary angiography which showed moderate disease. Managed successfully with optimal medical therapy alone, avoiding invasive procedures. Regular follow-ups show excellent medication adherence.
34-year-old rickshaw puller presented with worsening shortness of breath. Echocardiography revealed severe mitral stenosis likely from childhood rheumatic fever. Dr. Kumar performed balloon mitral valvuloplasty with dramatic improvement. The patient returned to work within two weeks, his earning capacity restored.
81-year-old retired professor with multiple comorbidities including CKD presented with NSTEMI. After careful risk assessment, Dr. Kumar opted for conservative management with dual antiplatelet therapy rather than invasive intervention. The patient stabilized and was discharged to family care with palliative support focus.
27-year-old pregnant woman
63-year-old fisherman with chronic tobacco use presented with critical limb ischemia and coronary artery disease. Dr. Kumar performed simultaneous coronary and peripheral angiography, staging interventions to address both issues. Required extended rehabilitation but ultimately regained mobility and cardiac function.
41-year-old corporate executive with family history of sudden cardiac death underwent preventive screening. Genetic testing revealed familial hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Kumar initiated aggressive lipid management including PCSK9 inhibitors, preventing potential cardiac events through proactive intervention.
8-year-old child with congenital heart disease
50-year-old street vendor with limited financial resources presented with advanced heart failure from untreated valvular disease. Dr. Kumar arranged charitable funding for mechanical valve replacement surgery. The patient recovered well and now manages his condition with support from hospital's patient assistance program.
67-year-old retired army officer with complex coronary anatomy including chronic total occlusion. Dr. Kumar utilized advanced techniques including retrograde approach for successful CTO PCI after failed attempts elsewhere. The patient experienced dramatic symptom relief and improved quality of life.