Abhijeet is suffering from a severe heart condition called
Tetralogy of Fallot - A rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects that are present at birth. Tetralogy of Fallot defects cause oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body. Risk factors include a viral illness such as rubella, Symptoms include blue-tinged skin and shortness of breath. Surgery is typically performed in the first year of life, followed by ongoing care. Untreated tetralogy of Fallot usually leads to life-threatening complications. The complications may cause disability or death by early adulthood.
Large Malaligned VSD with Outlet Extension R-L Shunting, Severe Infundibular and Valvar PS Hypoplastic Pulm Annulus and MPA.
“Will Abhijeet be normal again? Will he run around and play alongside children of his age? We didn’t know why his fingernails were turning blue. We didn’t know why he was gasping for air whenever he took a breath. We got to know his condition after 3 months of his birth since he had severe health issues. We were shocked when we got to know he was suffering from a heart problem. However, there was nothing that we could do to save him since we were financially weak. We showed him to 2-3 hospitals and we got to know that with medicines we can push back the surgery but only a heart surgery can save his life. His medicines are still going on. Slowly Abhijeet’s health is deteriorating again and we need help for his surgery. Please help us save our son.”
-Sadhana, mother of Abhijeet
Mr. Manoj and Mrs. Sadhana are the parents of 8-year-old Abhijeet. They are a family of 4 members. Abhijeet has an elder sister Smita, who is 10 years old. Sadhana is a homemaker and Manoj is a Plumber by profession. Their annual income