December 31, 2022
Abel, who is 11 months old, lives with his parents in La Paz. He is his parents’ first child.
Abel was born with a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. Because of this, a hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through Abel’s lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and short of breath.
Abel’s parents sought the help of our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, and now Abel is scheduled for surgery on January 16th, at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uria. During surgery, doctors will sew the hole shut, so that blood will no longer leak out. This procedure should enable Abel to grow into a healthy young boy.
Abel’s mother said: “Our family is praying that our son will be strong and healthy after this surgery!”
Abel, who is 11 months old, lives with his parents in La Paz. He is his parents' first child.
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April 18, 2023
Abel did not undergo heart surgery.
While examining Abel in the days leading up to his surgery, doctors saw evidence that the hole between the two lower chambers of his heart was beginning to become smaller on its own, meaning there is a chance that it will partially or completely close naturally without the need for an open-heart surgery. For this reason, his treatment plan has changed and doctors will now closely monitor the evolution of the hole in his heart every three months to determine whether he needs surgery in future, while in the meantime keeping him on medications to keep his heart safe. We hope you can support another patient in need of care - thank you.
While examining Abel in the days leading up to his surgery, doctors saw evidence that the hole between the two lower chambers of his heart w...
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