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Sonu’s Open Heart Surgery
Vital Stats
| Name: | Sonu |
| Age: | 17 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hospital: | escort |
| Referring Doctor: | Dr Arima Nigam |
| Surgery Required: | Yes |
| Diagnosis: | Severe Mitral stenosis |
| Target Funds Needed: | $806 / INR 0 |
| Donations Received: | |
| Date of Treatment: | 2016-02-29 |
| Date of Completion: | 2016-03-05 |
Case Summary
Sonu is a 17 year old boy who has been diagnosed with Severe Mitral stenosis .It is a narrowing of the mitral valve opening in the heart. Mitral stenosis restricts blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
The doctors are trying balloon valvatomy but due to severity of the condition, he may require replacement of the Mitral Valve & the surgery cost is Rs.60,000 ($880). The family can only afford Rs.5000 ($74). His father is a laborer with monthly earning of Rs.4000 ($59).
Please help us raise $806 to give Sonu a chance at healthy life.