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health28 days ago•7 min saved

Heart-Conditioned Teacher Defies Odds to Welcome Twins on Christmas Eve

A preschool teacher diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy faced infertility until IVF yielded twins. Despite warnings that carrying twins could be fatal given her heart condition, Abby Wood was monitored closely by cardiologists and obstetricians at Massachusetts General Hospital and delivered twins Simon and Clive on Christmas Eve 2024. She later improved after an ablation addressed heart flutters and now enjoys life at home with her sons, considering a return to teaching.

via AOL.com|

#dilated-cardiomyopathy #health #high-risk-pregnancy

health2 years ago•8 min saved

"Sassy little fighter Evie, 4, has heartbreaking wish after a year in hospital and her mum is begging for help"

Four-year-old Evie has been in the hospital for over a year, waiting for a heart transplant due to dilated cardiomyopathy. Her mother, Chloe, is raising awareness about child organ donation and documenting Evie's journey on social media. The family is hoping for a suitable donor match, as finding the right match for Evie is challenging due to her young age. Despite the difficulties, Evie's lively personality brings light into their lives, and her family is eagerly awaiting a donor to give her a chance at a healthier future.

via The US Sun|

#dilated-cardiomyopathy #evie #health

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Battery-Powered US Woman Defies Rare Heart Condition"

Sofia Hart, a 30-year-old woman from Massachusetts, is living with irreversible dilated cardiomyopathy, a rare genetic heart condition that has left her without a pulse. She relies on a life-saving medical device called the LVAD to keep her heart beating while she awaits a heart transplant. Sofia's twin sister also had the same condition and received a heart transplant in 2016. Sofia is now undergoing the work-up for a transplant and is ready to proceed after learning more about life with the LVAD.

via NDTV|

#dilated-cardiomyopathy #genetic-mutation #health