Retd. Brigadier Saurabh Kumar Verma, a seasoned neurosurgeon whose career had been a disciplined march in service, faced an unexpected turn of events that altered the very rhythm of his life. The early signs of this disturbance emerged during his college days, when moments of heightened tension while watching thriller movies triggered an alarming acceleration in his pulse, accompanied by dizziness.
Despite enduring these episodes for years, it wasn't until one occurred in the midst of a surgery he was performing that he was finally diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia—an irregular heartbeat that disrupted the familiar cadence he had come to know. Retd. Brigadier Verma now found himself in search of a solution, navigating through the unfamiliar territory of being a patient.
A Break in Rhythm
The pivotal moment came during a routine surgery when he experienced a bout of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)— a kind of arrhythmia that causes a sudden quickening or flutter of the heartbeat. As he was wheeled out of the operating room on a stretcher, the realization struck him that it wasn't just his life that was being affected.
"That day made me take this call of having the intervention done," he reflects, a decision that would set the stage for the journey ahead.
Arrhythmia is the breaking up of the heart's rhythm. The heart pumps at an accelerated rate during an arrhythmic episode, leaving insufficient time for the blood to fill the chambers, leading to a drop in blood pressure and potential drop attacks. Initially, Retd. Brigadier Verma experienced these episodes infrequently— perhaps once a year or once in two years. However, the frequency escalated over time, affecting not only his physical health but the uncertainty also taking a toll on the mental well-being of his wife and family. The once-annual episodes became six-monthly, then three-monthly, progressively encroaching on his daily life. In the structured environment of the Armed Forces, where physical fitness is paramount, the fear of arrhythmia haunted him during routine activities like PT parade and games.
Fortunately, modern health technology presented a life-changing solution, ushering in a new chapter in his life.
As suggested by his doctors, the solution to Retd. Brigadier Verma's arrhythmia lay in electrophysiological radiotherapy, a modern medical intervention that targets the abnormal circuits causing the irregular heartbeat. Through a meticulous process, the abnormal circuits are identified using three-dimensional mapping, and then eliminated using radio frequency.
A March to His Own Beat
The impact of electrophysiological radiotherapy was immediate and profound. Post-intervention, he has not experienced another SVT attack.
"I'm quite good. I'm content. I'm happy," he shares, reflecting on the positive transformation in his life.
The story of Retd. Brigadier Saurabh Kumar Verma serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of modern health technology. His journey from healer to patient and back to a life of normalcy manifests resilience, infusing hope in the lives of many.
Arrhythmia, once a disruptive force in his life, has been effectively managed through advanced medical interventions. Beyond mere correction of heart irregularities, this cutting-edge medical technology has become a life-changing force for Retd. Brigadier Verma and his family. The transformative impact extends beyond physical healing to a restoration of joy in everyday life. With health tech by his side, Retd. Brigadier Verma, along with his wife and family, has reclaimed the simple pleasures of life – the joy of enjoying little things, like warm moments over a cup of coffee, the shared thrill during action movies, and the melody of music filling their home. Health is no longer a concern that casts a shadow over their activities; instead, it has become an enabler, allowing them to go back to doing the things they love together, in peace.
Retd. Brigadier Verma's story underscores the progress made in healthcare, where health tech innovations restore the rhythm of well-being, empowering people to live fulfilled lives.
Instead of constantly checking his pulse, Retd. Brigadier Verma’s hand now finds itself occupied with his bike, a cup of coffee, and embracing life's adventures!
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