Healthy heart for 2-year-old Masha

Mary two years, she has a congenital heart defect that was found while test, when she was 5 months old. The girl's parents went for re-examination at the Amosov's Institute, and the diagnosis was confirmed. The doctors decided to wait with the operation until Maria gets older, and during this time, perhaps, the defect will get closed. At the last consultation in May this year revealed that the defect is increased. We need an urgent operation. Make it can be gentle, endovascular method, using the occluder – special "patch".

The two-year Masha - a child with a motor. Runs skipping sculpts dough with her mother, worn with toys ...

In a small dorm room is not particularly run away, but the door - spacious hallway, where she can fool around with her cousin, and the kitchen - which Mom can cook up a meal together.

"Even when she could not walk - to keep on hand was not easy, always jumping on the ground and waving his hands, - says Svetlana mother - but now her eyes and the eyes. He likes to run, and even talk to strangers. "

About this illness active girls suspected when Masha was 5 months. On one of the scheduled scans cardiologist heard suspicious noises in a small heart. After Echocardiographic examinations Masha was diagnosed - a congenital heart defect, atrial septal defect.

Such a defect weakens the immune system and the childhood the girl had overshadowed the endless cold, but the worst thing a girl can be expected in the future.

"The last time Mary often says," I'm tired, take me to handle, "- says Svetlana. - It's scary because nothing like this before, and it was impossible to imagine! "

Indeed, the machine's disease increases with the girl. If today it is fully capable to run and jump, then after a while unhealthy heart will quickly wear down the body very young Masha. Instead, inexhaustible energy child will feel fatigue and shortness of breath. And it is quite out of place, because she loves to dance and play with their peers!

"It should be fun to hear Masha motive, it immediately goes into a dance. And, in general, - the art of her liking. Recently, the park has performed some musical group - it was impossible to tear off! I managed to escape only when the performance is over. " - Svetlana share.

Help Masha remain active and curious will be able to endovascular surgery using occluder. It is painless and safe for children. Just a month after the operation Masha can go to a regular kindergarten, and even a dance school.

However, graceful pas machines are impossible without your help. Let's help to patch a small hole in the heart of Masha and give her carefree childhood!

Name: Maria S. Zaiarna, 29/03/2013

Location: Kyiv

Diagnosis: congenital heart defect – open arterial duct