Filipina gets new lease on life after Dubai heart surgery
Dubai: For years, Lenilyn Arsega did not know she had been living with a congenital heart defect. It was only during a routine check-up while she was eight weeks pregnant that doctors discovered the condition setting the 38-year-old Filipina on a medical journey that ultimately led to specialised heart surgery in Dubai. Arsega recently underwent surgery at Dubai Hospital to reconstruct her…
Dubai: Unbeknownst to 38-year-old Filipina Lenilyn Arsega, she had been living with congenital heart defect for years. Her journey changed when she was diagnosed with serious pulmonary valve stenosis during an eight-week pregnancy check-up. The condition, which had gone undetected for many years, led to significant fatigue and shortness of breath.
Arsega underwent heart surgery at Dubai Hospital to reconstruct her pulmonary valve. The specialised procedure, performed by Dr. Zuhair Al Helis and his Nabadat medical team, used her own tissue to restore the valve's function and improve blood flow. The surgery was funded by the Al Jalila Foundation through the Nabadat campaign, which aims to provide medical care to patients with congenital heart defects and chronic heart conditions.
Following the successful surgery, Arsega's valve functioned near-normal levels, allowing her to return to her daily life and resume work. Dr. Obaid Mohammed Al Jassim, Consultant and Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, emphasized the importance of ongoing care for patients throughout their treatment journey. The Nabadat campaign has provided the necessary support for Arsega's recovery, with contributions from Al Jalila Foundation and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment.
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