Heart Transplant Survivor Runs Mumbai Marathon

In a remarkable display of resilience, Shagun Shah, a 36-year-old father of two, is participating in the Tata Mumbai Marathon, a little over a year after receiving a heart transplant. Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2021, Shah's heart condition worsened significantly in November 2024, necessitating an urgent transplant. He received a donor heart just ten days after registering, with the surgery taking place on November 25, 2024.

During his recovery, Shah was inspired by a nurse's prediction that he could run a marathon within a year. Embracing this as a challenge, he began cardiac rehabilitation in January 2025 and has since completed numerous long training runs. His medical team at Sir H N Reliance Hospital has supported his ambitious goal, ensuring his training was gradual and safe, focusing on building endurance through strength training and cardiovascular conditioning.