From Cairo to Delhi: Ahmed's Successful Heart Bypass Journey
Ahmed Hassan
Egypt · Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG) · Male · 58
After being told his condition was too complex back home, Ahmed travelled from Egypt to New Delhi for a triple bypass — and walked out of hospital in ten days.
2026-01-15
A Diagnosis That Changed Everything
When 58-year-old Ahmed from Cairo began experiencing severe chest pain and breathlessness, his local cardiologist diagnosed triple-vessel coronary artery disease. He was told the surgery would be high-risk and the waiting list was long.
Finding GAF Healthcare
Through a relative who had been treated in India, Ahmed reached out to GAF Healthcare. Within 48 hours, his angiography reports were reviewed by a leading cardiac surgeon in New Delhi, who confirmed he was a strong candidate for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
The Treatment
Ahmed underwent a successful triple bypass at a JCI-accredited hospital. The dedicated international patient team arranged his visa, airport pickup, accommodation for his wife, and Arabic-speaking coordinators throughout his stay.
Recovery and Going Home
"I was walking the corridors three days after surgery," Ahmed recalls. "The nurses, the doctors, everyone treated me like family." He was discharged in ten days and returned to Cairo with a full recovery plan.
Life Today
Six months on, Ahmed is back to his morning walks and spending time with his grandchildren. "GAF Healthcare gave me my life back."