In May of this year, we adopted twin girls. Both have congenital heart disease, atrial septal defect. We hoped that we would still do without surgery, and in time the defects will close themselves. But after the examination, it turned out that one of the daughters - Christine - needed surgery. And doctors unanimously insist - do not delay. The size of the defect is more than 1 cm. Christina lags behind in development: in three years she weighs only 10.5 kg at a height of 87 cm. Doctors recommend a sparing operation - closing the defect with a special device - an occluder. The operation itself will be performed free of charge, but the device must be paid for. My husband and I cannot raise the necessary amount, as we now live only on his salary, and I am on childcare leave. Please help us! Tatiana Ivanova, Odessa.
Head of the Department of Endovascular Surgery of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery named after NM Amosova Yuri Panichkin (Kyiv): "Christina has increased heart size. In the future, this will lead to delayed physical development, heart failure, as well as heart rhythm disorders. You can’t do without surgery. We will perform it endovascularly, using an occluder. After a gentle intervention, the girl will recover quickly. "
Kristina Ivanova underwent surgery at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery. N.M. Amosova (Kyiv). The atrial septal defect is closed with a special "patch" - the occluder. The operation was successful. The work of the heart and circulatory system is restored. Now the girl will be able to fully grow and develop.
Tatiana, Christina’s mother, thanks the Ufond readers for their help.