Muhammad Nadeem’s Heart Defects have Been Corrected

Muhammad Nadeem's Story

Muhammad Nadeem, a 39-year-old father of three from Lahore, had been battling with breathlessness and chest pain for three years. His skin and lips often took on a bluish color and any mild to moderate physical activity made him breathless and fatigued. Moreover, his condition took away his ability to work and provide for his family. He went to a doctor and received a consultation. After performing a comprehensive examination, the doctor diagnosed him with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and recommended open-heart surgery for total correction. Unfortunately, the surgical cost was beyond Nadeem’s financial reach.

Nadeem was unemployed due to his heart disease. His wife is a seamstress and his brother holds a private job. The family’s monthly income was insufficient to even cover utility bills, groceries, and other living expenses. Paying for the costly surgery was significantly challenging for Nadeem’s family. During this dark time, Nadeem reached out to Transparent Hands and asked us for assistance. Moved by his plea, we promptly registered his case.

The day of hope arrived. Nadeem was admitted to Ittefaq Hospital Lahore on 8th July 2024. The surgery was scheduled for 10th July 2024. Dr. Asim Khan performed the delicate procedure and repaired the defects in his heart. Post-surgery, he was hospitalized for seven days and received necessary care and monitoring. On 17th July 2024, Nadeem recovered and was discharged in a stable condition from the hospital.
Nadeem was overwhelmed with happiness and said:

“After a long suffering, I can now breathe without struggling. Before surgery, I was scared and helpless, but your support gave me strength. Now, I can live a healthy life and work to provide for my children.”

Today, Nadeem’s quality of life has significantly improved. He can work, and live his life without the constant fear of his heart failing. His family is extremely thankful to you and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation for making this life-saving surgery possible.