They believe that God performed a miracle through the skilled hands of Dr. Mugunthan. Serious trouble struck again with the repaired heart valves getting infected and ruptured, with an echo suggesting infective endocarditis. However, a subsequent severe infection of both the left and right AV valves placed the surgical team in a dilemma. “While the less-damaged right AV valve could be repaired, the left valve was irreparable. Shanaya is alive and passed her first birthday due to this exceptional innovation and surgical skill of Dr. Mugunthan.

Source: Sunday Times January 17, 2026 19:33 UTC