India, Oct. 8 -- HT Syndication

Raipur (Chattisgarh) [India], October 8: For 22-year-old Patient from Bihar, a heart condition he had been living with since birth had become a source of uncertainty about his health and future.

He was diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), a congenital heart condition in which there is an abnormal opening between the heart's two upper chambers, allowing blood to flow between them. While some people with ASD may have few or no symptoms for years, the condition can require treatment depending on the size of the defect and its impact on the heart. Seeking treatment, he had earlier approached a reputed cardiac institution in Raipur, where he was placed on a waiting list. Wanting to explore another opt...