My name is Hanan Salim, and I am 38 years old from Iraq.

For a long time, I was suffering from an aortic valve problem. As time passed, my condition became worse. I would feel breathless while walking, get tired very quickly, and even simple daily activities became difficult. I knew that I needed heart surgery, but I had one major concern.

As a young woman, I did not want my chest to be opened from the front with a large scar. I wanted a minimally invasive heart surgery through a small incision on the side of the chest if possible.

While searching online for treatment options, I came across Heal India Tourism. I contacted them and shared all my medical reports, including my Echocardiography, ECG reports, prescriptions, and other medical documents. Their team reviewed my case and guided me throughout the process.

I traveled to India for treatment and initially consulted Dr. Z. S. Meharwal at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. After reviewing my reports, he explained that my surgery was very complex and risky. He advised that the operation would need to be performed through a conventional open-heart approach.

With the support of Heal India Tourism, I sought a second opinion from Dr. Shiv Kumar Choudhary at Fortis Escorts. He also reviewed my condition and gave the same opinion. According to him, a minimally invasive procedure would not be possible due to the complexity of my case.

Still hoping to find another option, I visited Dr. Naresh Trehan at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, for a third opinion. After carefully evaluating my reports, he too recommended a traditional open-heart surgery through the front of the chest.

At that point, I was very worried and disappointed. Three highly experienced cardiac surgeons had advised the same procedure, but I still wished to avoid a large scar if possible.

The Heal India Tourism team continued supporting me and arranged a fourth opinion with Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.

Dr. Mishra carefully reviewed my reports and explained everything in detail. He agreed that my surgery was challenging and high-risk, but he also told me that his team had extensive experience in complex minimally invasive cardiac surgeries. He confidently said that they would perform the surgery through a minimally invasive side incision.

For the first time, I felt hopeful and confident.

I decided to proceed with treatment under Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra, and thankfully my surgery was successfully completed through the side of the chest without opening the breastbone from the front.

Today, I am recovering well. The breathing difficulties and fatigue that troubled me before surgery have improved significantly. I can walk more comfortably, my energy levels are improving, and I am very happy with the outcome of my treatment.

I would like to thank Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra, the medical team at Manipal Hospital, and the entire Heal India Tourism team for supporting me throughout my journey—from reviewing my reports and arranging multiple medical opinions to helping me find the treatment option that matched my expectations.

My experience shows that sometimes getting multiple expert opinions can make all the difference. I am grateful that I found the right team and the right doctor for my treatment journey in India.

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