Ghana Patient Gets a Successful Heart Surgery in India

Patient Name: Ms. Kamil Alaaf Kasi

Age: 2 years 4 months

Gender: Female

Country of Origin: Ghana

Doctor Name: Dr. Rajesh Sharma

Hospital Name: Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad

Treatment: Atrioventricular Canal Defect Surgery

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Navigating the journey of raising a child with a congenital disability or living with one can be challenging for both the individual and the family. Congenital disabilities not only affect the physical growth and development of a child but also have a considerable impact on the emotional, financial, and social well-being of the family.

Among the congenital disabilities arising due to hereditary, environmental, and other unknown factors, congenital heart diseases impact nearly one percent of the total newborn population globally. Ms. Kamil Alaaf Kasi, from Ghana, was struggling with the symptoms of atrioventricular canal defect, a type of congenital heart disease. The recurrent fatigue and breathing difficulty drastically impacted her psychological and physical health.

The AV canal defect affects the centre of the heart, the intersection of the upper chambers (atria) and the lower chambers (ventricles). It leads to abnormal blood flow, heart overload, fatigue, delayed growth and development, and, over time, pulmonary hypertension.

To regain health, Kamil's parents started searching for reliable and affordable treatment options. They came across Vaidam Health, a global platform connecting patients with the top healthcare professionals. After a thorough visit to our website, they dropped a medical query to enquire about their daughter's specific condition.

A case manager was assigned to Kamil's parents, who assisted them with their medical doubts, travel paperwork queries, and recommended some of the best paediatric heart surgeons. Upon arrival in India for their daughter's cardiac surgery, they were assisted with stay and food arrangements, language translation, forex, and doctor and hospital appointments.

The couple consulted Dr. Rajesh Sharma, a Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 33 years of expertise. After initial diagnostics and evaluation, he performed a successful atrioventricular canal defect surgery at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad.

The Vaidam team also assisted Kamil with post-operative recovery and follow-ups. The family stayed in India for 3 weeks and expressed their contentment saying "Vaidam team took care of everything, making the process stress-free for us in India. The successful heart surgery on the second day of admission and the thoughtful coordination of all services, truly showed your dedication to duty. We deeply appreciate everything you've done for us. I also want to thank the coordinator and her great team."

We wish Kamil a speedy recovery and hope that she is able to live a physically and emotionally meaningful life!