At a time when tensions have flared up again between India and Pakistan, doctors in Delhi have saved the life of a young Pakistani engineering student by conducting a rare cardiac surgery.
A team of 11 doctors and staff at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has repaired 20-year-old Tayyab Niaz's mitral valve (that controls the blood flow between the upper and lower chamber of the heart) to save his life.
Doctors said the surgery was "rare, tedious and needs more patience".
"Tayyab Niaz underwent heart treatment in Pakistan two years back but the mitral valve was ruptured during the medical procedure. Pakistani doctors referred him here and we successfully repaired the damage. Now he is fine and ready to go home," said Sujay Shad, the lead surgeon who carried out the surgery.
"We carried out detailed tests and conducted an open heart surgery over a period of 90 minutes on August 1. He was in a difficult condition and without this treatment he may have died in the near future. This is an Independence Day gift," Shad told IANS.
Niaz, a mechanical engineering student in Multan, had developed a faster than normal heartbeat and underwent a procedure named radio frequency ablation at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Karachi, two years ago.
A catheter (small tube) had got stuck inside the heart during the radio frequency ablation and at the time of extraction of this catheter his mitral valve got severely damaged.
"Due to this damage, his heart started growing big, which means more weakness and less life span," Shad explained.
He said Niaz had two options - either to get operated in Pakistan where surgeons would have changed his mitral valve or come to India and get the valve repaired.
A change in valve would have meant lifelong medication, more expenditure and staying away from games like cricket and football. Shad said as Niaz was a cricket enthusiast he could not have afforded a replacement.
B.K. Rao, a veteran doctor and chairman of the hospital, said: "Heart valve repair is a more complex operation; it takes more time and more effort. However, the results of a successful valve repair are gratifying."
Shad, who had been working in Britain till 2005, said a successful repair of the valve needs only a month's medication. The treatment cost Niaz, the son of a businessman, a little over Rs180,000.
"He underwent a check-up Aug 14 and everything is progressing fine. We have advised him three weeks' rest and four weeks' medication. After that he can lead a normal life like you and me," he said.
Terming it as an Independence Day gift, Shad said: "Though Pakistan President Pervez Musharaff is speaking against India, we don't see any difference between Indians and Pakistanis."
"All people need love, affection and proper medical treatment. I don't think the common man in Pakistan has any problem with India."
Niaz, the son of a businessman, said though he has some pain in his chest even now, he is feeling much better. The doctors, staff and the people of Delhi are very nice, he said.
"I am taking back goodwill from India. Common people never hate Indians. I think it's the politicians who create the problem."
I see NARAYANA HRIDAYALAYA atleast seven times a week,when I travel on Bangalore -T.N highway. It reminds me of 2003........
I am sure my fellow Pakis have also not forgotten this name.
I have to agree with Zobia though, doctors are doctors, they are supposed to do their best to save their patients lives. With that said, much appreciated, thank you 'Indian' Doc.
please yar, stay respectful of Muslims on this forum. thanks.
Sorry yaar, I was not trying to offend anybody, just trying to add to your funny post to make it look funnier. My apologies to all the offended guppies.
That's really nice that the patient's surgery was successful. As human beings we are all obligated to help each other. I'm sure if an Indian would have gone to Pakistan for treatment, Pakistani doctors would have done the same. I'm glad that sometimes we can see beyond politics and come down to basic humanity.
Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open...
That's really nice that the patient's surgery was successful. As human beings we are all obligated to help each other. I'm sure if an Indian would have gone to Pakistan for treatment, Pakistani doctors would have done the same. I'm glad that sometimes we can see beyond politics and come down to basic humanity.
Absolutely true. When it comes to basic goodness and serving humanity, politics should be left aside.
That's really nice that the patient's surgery was successful. As human beings we are all obligated to help each other. I'm sure if an Indian would have gone to Pakistan for treatment, Pakistani doctors would have done the same. I'm glad that sometimes we can see beyond politics and come down to basic humanity.
Agreed, some idiots just think its a big thing and dismissing this guy's life would serve their gloated sense of false patriotism that centers around India bashing. When our country lacks specialized procedures, people will look towards neighboring countries. I am glad he was granted a visa based on his medical condition and everything turned out alright for him.
Well Just for a second imagine if things would not have gone right for the pure individual. Guppies here would have poured scorn and mention that Indian Medical facilities are bad and the Indian doctor did not do the right thing on purpose. Also some keyboard jehadis would have mentioned how bad it is trust a kuffar...
It is sad to note that there are still some elements in this forum who don't miss an opportunity of spewing venom on others because of historic baggage. Sympathies to them that they can't think in better ways.
Sankar Netralaya--a famous eye hospital in Chennai every year treats hundreds of patients from South Asian countries including Bangladesh.
One of my colleagues helped a Bangladeshi client (who had a near fatal accident in Dhaka) to get treatment in Chennai. Want to know the religions..colleague a brahmin and client a muslim..doctor a brahmin..need I say more.
Aji roothkar ab kahaan jaayiegaa, jahaan jaayiegaa hamen paayiegaa
(Pehchaane par HallaGulla na karen) :)
It is sad to note that there are still some elements in this forum who don't miss an opportunity of spewing venom on others because of historic baggage. Sympathies to them that they can't think in better ways.
Sankar Netralaya--a famous eye hospital in Chennai every year treats hundreds of patients from South Asian countries including Bangladesh.
One of my colleagues helped a Bangladeshi client (who had a near fatal accident in Dhaka) to get treatment in Chennai. Want to know the religions..colleague a brahmin and client a muslim..doctor a brahmin..need I say more.
Thanks for the info, do you have any idea, ballpark, as to how much they charge for such a complicated cardiac operation?
