Stories From The hEart

"Cora’s Heart Journey"

A young child with congenital heart disease.

“Cora was born in September 2020 with double inlet left ventricle, transposed great arteries, and coarctation of the aorta. She underwent the Norwood procedure when she was 4 days old. After surgery, her recovery was complicated by seizures, a paralyzed diaphragm, and a paralyzed vocal cord. She required a G-tube for feeding and spent 6 weeks in the hospital before coming home. In February 2021, Cora had the Glenn procedure. She developed chylothorax and was in the hospital for 6 weeks after her surgery. Most recently, she underwent the Fontan procedure in July 2024. She experienced chylothorax again, but it resolved quickly, and she was able to go home on a low-fat diet.”

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