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

Thidar
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  • $1,500 raised, $0 to go
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Thidar's treatment was fully funded on September 10, 2020.

Photo of Thidar post-operation

April 17, 2020

Thidar underwent cardiac surgery.

Since her surgery, Thidar feels a lot better. She no longer feels tired nor does she have difficulty breathing. She is now able to walk longer distances; she can now sleep well and her appetite has increased. However, sometimes her surgical wound aches and feels tight. Once she is fully recovered Thidar is planning to work as a farmer on a small plot of land they own.

Thidar said, “I’m very happy that I can spend time with my family right now. They are very grateful and appreciated your support. Because of your support, I can be healthy again and I don’t feel stressed anymore. If I would have had to pay for my own treatment, I would have never been able to afford such a large amount and I would have died. My family and I will always remember in our prayers your organisation, donors and the doctors who helped save my life. Thank you all so much!”

Since her surgery, Thidar feels a lot better. She no longer feels tired nor does she have difficulty breathing. She is now able to walk long...

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December 20, 2019

About six months ago, Thidar started to feel very tired and could not sleep well due to difficulty breathing. After multiple tests and blood tranfusions, Thidar was diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis, mitral valve regurgitation, aortic valve stenosis, and aortic valve regurgitation. Seeing that both of her heart valves need to be replaced surgically, the doctor told her, “You have a heart problem and you must undergo surgery as soon as possible.” When Thidar told him that she cannot afford to pay for surgery, the doctor told her about a monk who lives just outside of Yangon and who might be able to help her. She was given his phone number and when she called the monk, he referred her to Watsi partner Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF) for assistance in accessing the treatment she needs.

Currently, Thidar feels very tired and has no energy to walk long distances. She cannot sleep well, and she has no appetite. She said, “In the future, I will stay in my village and look out for my family. I would like to send my children to school until they graduate.”

About six months ago, Thidar started to feel very tired and could not sleep well due to difficulty breathing. After multiple tests and blood...

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Thidar's Timeline

  • December 20, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Thidar was submitted by Bridgitte Agocs at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • December 23, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Thidar's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 13, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Thidar 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.

  • April 17, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Thidar's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • September 10, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Thidar's treatment was fully funded.

Treatment
Double Valves Replacement (Mitral and Aortic) with Tricuspid
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $6,378 for Thidar's treatment
Subsidies fund $4,878 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500
Hospital Fees
$2,200
Medical Staff
$1,066
Medication
$0
Supplies
$2,600
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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