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Muhammad Nabeel, a 23-year-old man from Faisalabad, had spent much of his life dealing with a serious health condition. He underwent open-heart surgery in 2013 to correct Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a complex congenital heart defect. The surgery gave him the chance to live a healthier life, but years later, he began facing new complications affecting his heart. Over the past several months, Nabeel experienced increasing shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and frequent palpitations. Even moderate physical activity left him exhausted and made daily tasks difficult.
Concerned about his worsening health, his family took him to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor. After a detailed evaluation, the doctor diagnosed him with Pulmonary Regurgitation (PR) and Right Ventricular Volume Overload (RVVO), complications that had developed after his previous heart surgery. To prevent further damage and improve his heart function, the doctor recommended Redo Open-Heart Surgery with Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
Nabeel lives with his family in a rented house in Faisalabad. The household consists of five members. His father works as a guard, while his brother is a salesman. Together, they earn approximately PKR 40,000 per month. A significant portion of their income goes towards house rent, educational expenses, utility bills, and other household necessities, leaving them unable to afford the cost of Nabeel’s complex heart surgery. Nabeel’s parents reached out to Transparent Hands and asked for help. After understanding their concerns, we promptly registered his case.
On July 22, 2026, Nabeel was admitted to the Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore. He received pre-operative care, and his Redo Open-Heart Surgery with Pulmonary Valve Replacement was performed by Dr. Asim Khan on July 23, 2026. He remained under medical observation and received the necessary post-operative care. He was discharged in stable condition on July 30, 2026.
Nabeel’s parents expressed their joy as follows:
“We had hoped that Nabeel’s previous heart surgery would allow him to live a normal life, but seeing his health decline again was extremely difficult for us. His breathlessness and weakness made daily activities challenging, and we could not afford another major surgery on our limited income. We are truly thankful to you for helping us during our time of need.”
Nabeel is now recovering well at home. His family is relieved that he has received the treatment he needed and hopes to see him gradually return to his routine. Nabeel and his family are deeply grateful to you and PCHF for making his heart surgery possible.
