Indian Heart Surgery Saves Pakistani Girl: Born in India, Now Thriving in Pakistan with Chennai MGM Healthcare Support

Ayesha Rashan, aged 19, had a life-changing heart transplant surgery that was performed free of cost by the city-based Aishwaryan Trust and hospital in Chennai. Her family expressed gratitude towards the trust and doctors for making the procedure possible as they would not have been able to afford it otherwise. Following the successful heart transplant, Ms. Rashan’s condition stabilized, and she is now able to return to Pakistan.

Prior to the transplant, she was admitted with severe heart dysfunction and was placed on ECMO, a form of life support for individuals with life-threatening heart or lung conditions. However, she developed a leak in her heart pump’s valve, necessitating the full heart transplant. The doctors and the trust covered the substantial cost of the heart transplant, saving Ms. Rashan and her family from the burden of the medical expenses.

The donor heart was sourced from Delhi, with Dr. KR Balakrishnan and Dr. Suresh Rao emphasizing Chennai’s prominent role in organ donation and transplant surgery. Chennai has established itself as a leader in organ donation and transplants, largely due to proactive initiatives taken by the state. The doctors also highlighted the need for a better policy at the national level to address the high cost of transplant surgeries, which often leads to viable donated organs being discarded due to financial constraints.

Ultimately, the generosity of the Aishwaryan Trust, the skilled medical professionals in Chennai, and the crucial organ donation system brought hope and a new lease on life to Ayesha Rashan and her family.