What is Shagun Shah's health condition before his heart transplant?

Shagun Shah was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, leading to significantly reduced heart function before his transplant.

When did Shagun Shah have his heart transplant surgery?

Shagun Shah's heart transplant surgery was performed on November 25, 2024.

How long after his heart transplant did Shagun Shah run the marathon?

Shagun Shah ran the Tata Mumbai Marathon approximately 14 months after his heart transplant surgery.

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Heart Transplant Survivor Runs Mumbai Marathon

15 Jan

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Summary

Shagun Shah ran the Tata Mumbai Marathon 14 months after a heart transplant.
He aims to redefine his identity from patient to marathoner.
His transplant was on November 25, 2024, following a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy.

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.