Raj Dulari Singh, a 75-year-old resident of Gorakhpur, had been suffering from severe breathlessness for more than a year. His condition gradually worsened to the point where he struggled to walk, sleep, or even speak during episodes of breathlessness. He was admitted multiple times to local hospitals, where he required oxygen support such as BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy.

After detailed evaluation, doctors diagnosed that his heart pumping capacity had reduced to just 25–30%. Additionally, his mitral valve had started leaking (Mitral Regurgitation), causing blood to flow backward into the lungs instead of circulating properly through the body. This led to fluid accumulation in the lungs, severe breathing difficulty, weakness, and disturbed sleep.

Despite continuous medications, his symptoms kept worsening. When the family consulted multiple hospitals, they were advised that open-heart surgery or valve replacement was the only solution. However, due to his advanced age and weak heart condition, surgeons considered the procedure extremely high-risk and unsafe.

Left with limited options, the family approached Tender Palm Super-Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, where they consulted Dr. Gautam Swaroop. After reviewing all previous reports and conducting a thorough evaluation, the medical team decided to perform a minimally invasive procedure called M-TEER (Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair).

This advanced procedure was done using a special clip device that was delivered to the heart through a catheter, without the need for open-heart surgery. The clip helped reduce the valve leakage effectively. The entire procedure was completed in a short duration and required only minimal ICU stay.

Following the treatment, the patient showed remarkable improvement. His breathlessness reduced significantly, he no longer required oxygen support, and he was able to sleep comfortably for the first time in months. Even simple daily activities like walking and using the bathroom became easy again.

Expressing his gratitude, the patient and his family thanked Dr. Gautam Swaroop and the entire team at Tender Palm Hospital for their compassionate care, advanced treatment, and continuous support throughout the journey.

Dr. Gautam Swaroop explained that conditions like severe mitral valve leakage with weak heart function can be life-threatening if not treated timely. However, with modern interventional cardiology techniques like M-TEER, even high-risk patients who are not fit for open-heart surgery can be treated safely and effectively.

At Tender Palm Super-Speciality Hospital in Lucknow, the team continues to provide advanced, minimally invasive heart treatments, offering new hope and improved quality of life to patients with complex cardiac conditions.