- Request received20/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/06/2026
- Fundraising30/06/2026
- Treatment provided30/07/2026
- Invoice paid05/08/2026
- Case closed
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Sahara K., 10
In treatmentHeart
26
$1005
About heart
Mst. Sahara Khatun, a 17-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect in which a blood vessel that should normally close after birth remains open. This abnormal connection causes extra blood to flow to the lungs, making the heart work harder and leading to poor growth, frequent chest infections, easy fatigue, and chest discomfort. If left untreated, PDA can result in heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, recurrent lung infections, and other life-threatening complications. Due to the severity of her condition, doctors have recommended hospitalization followed by PDA device closure to restore normal blood flow and protect her long-term heart health.
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National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Background
Sahara Khatun is a kind, determined 10-year-old girl who studies in Class Three and dreams of becoming a teacher so she can educate children in her village. She lives with her parents and three younger siblings in a small tin-made house with a mud floor, where her father earns only BDT 10,000 per month as a bricklayer, making it extremely difficult to provide food, education, and the costly heart treatment she urgently needs. Doctors have diagnosed her with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect, and without timely device closure, her condition could lead to heart failure, severe lung damage, repeated chest infections, poor growth, permanent disability, or even premature death. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Helpster Volunteer ABM Alamgir, giving them hope when they had no other way to afford her treatment. With timely intervention, Sahara has the chance to recover, return to school, and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher.
Medical history
Sahara Khatun was admitted to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Hospital on 18 June 2026 after doctors confirmed that she had Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect. After completing all the necessary investigations and preparing her for the procedure, she successfully underwent PDA device closure on 21 June 2026. She recovered well under the care of the medical team, and her condition remained stable with gradual improvement. After making a good recovery, Sahara was discharged on 25 June 2026. Her parents expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, hospital staff, and Helpster Charity for making the life-saving treatment possible and giving their daughter a brighter and healthier future.
Prognosis
According to the treating doctor, hospitalization, medical optimization, and transcatheter PDA device closure are essential to close the abnormal blood vessel in Sahara's heart and restore normal blood circulation. With timely treatment, her heart will work more efficiently, reducing recurrent chest infections, improving her growth, energy level, and exercise tolerance, allowing her to live a healthier and more active life. However, if left untreated, the PDA may lead to heart failure, severe lung hypertension, recurrent respiratory infections, poor growth, irregular heart rhythms, and irreversible damage to the heart and lungs, which can become life-threatening. Early intervention offers the best chance for a full recovery and a normal quality of life.
