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Success! Nyo from Burma raised $1,500 to fund cardiac surgery.

Nyo
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  • $1,500 raised, $0 to go
$1,500
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Nyo's treatment was fully funded on November 23, 2020.

Photo of Nyo post-operation

May 15, 2020

Nyo underwent cardiac surgery.

Compared to before, Nyo feels more active and healthy. She is able to eat and sleep well, and she can sweep the floor and walk longer distances without feeling tired. She no longer experiences any of her previous symptoms but sometimes she feels like the muscles in her chest are tight due to her surgical wound.

Nyo is incredibly happy that she has received successful surgery and her family is grateful for her treatment. Her neighbors were very surprised to see her return to their village healthy. In the future, after she has fully recovered, she will dedicate more time to religious work and she will look after her children and the household chores.

Nyo said, “I’ve gain more weight and my skin has also become smooth, unlike before. The people in my village told me that I was lucky. They were surprised to learn that I met this organization who helps patients like me. Without your help I could never afford to receive help and I don’t know what I would have done. Your support was very beneficial because we face financial problems and we didn’t have to worry about finding money for my treatment. I will always remember your help and I will pray for you to live a long and healthy life. Thank you to all the donors and doctors who supported me.”

Compared to before, Nyo feels more active and healthy. She is able to eat and sleep well, and she can sweep the floor and walk longer distan...

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March 16, 2020

Nyo is a 50-year-old woman from Burma who lives with her husband, her son, and her daughter in a village in Shwe Bo Township. Nyo’s husband is a subsistence farmer while she is a homemaker. Her son sells bus tickets at the bus station in Taunggyi Town, Shan State and he sends some pocket money to his parents at home. Nyo’s husband sometimes work as a construction day laborer.

Nyo was diagnosed with a heart condition that involves a malformation of her mitral valve, the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. This valve controls the flow of blood, but certain conditions may cause blood to flow backward or the valve to narrow. Currently, she is tired and cannot walk long distances. She also has chest pain and a poor appetite.

Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a mitral valve replacement for Nyo. The treatment is scheduled to take place on March 16th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably.

Nyo said, “I am very upset that I have to suffer this kind of condition.”

Nyo is a 50-year-old woman from Burma who lives with her husband, her son, and her daughter in a village in Shwe Bo Township. Nyo’s husband ...

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Nyo's Timeline

  • March 16, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Nyo was submitted by Bue Wah Say, Project Officer at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • March 16, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Nyo received treatment at Pinlon Private Hospital in Burma. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • March 17, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Nyo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 15, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Nyo's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • November 23, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Nyo's treatment was fully funded.

Treatment
Mitral Valve Replacement
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $4,878 for Nyo's treatment
Subsidies fund $3,378 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500
Hospital Fees
$1,500
Medical Staff
$1,066
Medication
$0
Supplies
$1,800
Labs
$100
Radiology
$15
Other
$397
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients may experience excessive sweating, extreme tiredness and fatigue, irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Patients cannot do labor work—even doing household chores may tire them. Adults will be unable to care for their families, and children will be unable to play or attend school. As the condition progresses, patients may become unable to eat.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Patients cannot afford to go to the hospital. Many people rely on medications provided by dealers who are not authorized pharmacists.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Damaged valves are repaired and replaced during open heart surgery.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

This surgery saves lives. Children will return to school, and adults will return to working and caring for their families.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Potential side effects include bleeding, infection, fever, swelling, inflammation, arrhythmias, damage to surrounding organs, stroke, and death. Heart surgery is more likely to be life-threatening for patients who are very sick before the surgery.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Many of our medical partner's patients live in remote areas. They cannot afford or access treatment because it is only available in large cities.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are no alternatives. If left untreated, this heart condition will become life-threatening for patients.

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