October 17, 2019
Sarah has a cardiac condition called pulmonary atresia, in which one of the four valves of the heart is missing, and blood cannot adequately reach the lungs. Last year, she underwent a procedure called a cardiac catheterization to confirm that her condition can be fixed; now, she is ready to proceed with the surgery. Sarah lives with her parents and older brothers in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince; she likes playing with her cousins and her neighborhood friends.
Sarah’s mother said, “We know this is a very big surgery for Sarah but are hopeful that when it is done her heart will be normal.”
Sarah has a cardiac condition called pulmonary atresia, in which one of the four valves of the heart is missing, and blood cannot adequately...
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December 17, 2019
Sarah underwent prep and transport for heart surgery.
During surgery, doctors repaired the abnormality in Sarah’s valve so that blood can now flow through her heart more normally. She should be able to live a full and active life with her repaired heart.
Sarah’s mother shared, “I am so happy to see my daughter smiling and full of energy!”
During surgery, doctors repaired the abnormality in Sarah's valve so that blood can now flow through her heart more normally. She should be ...
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