Thursday, May 06, 2010

A little heart is waiting for surgery


Nguyen Ngoc Hung – an 18 month old boy from Bac Giang Province in need of heart surgery. Hung has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease


Echo 11/8/2009: Moderate Mitral regurgitation because of the prolapsed valve + small VSD

Watch for right coronary artery fistula to right ventricle

Echo 8/10/2009: Moderately severe Mitral regurgitation because of the prolapsed valve

Dilated of left ventricle, systolic function is normal


from Thang Long hospital, a private local hospital in Bac Giang. He referred Hung to go to the National Pediatric Hospital (NHP) in Hanoi to get treatment, but it’s a reality that is next to impossible. Hung’s father past away last June and his mother currently suffering from a neural condition affecting her eyesight. With no income or support, Hung and his mother are barely surviving day to day let alone having heart surgery for Hung.


Hung and his mother now live with Hung’s grandmother, depending on her for food and shelter. Hung’s grandmother is now 70 years old, but still works hard everyday selling nuts and dried fruits at the local market. However this is not enough to support 3 people for food. Occasional Hung’s uncle would help them with some food.


Hung and his mother are among some of the most unfortunate peoples. Not only are they living in poverty but they are also suffering from life threatening medical conditions. When thinking about their situation Hung’s mother does not know what to do, except cry.


Their situation seems almost hopeless, but by chance an HSCV member heard about baby Hung and is now posting this online in hopes that someone can sympathize for them and give them some hope to live.


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To learn more about our Heart Surgery Program visit our website at:

http://www.hscv.org/medical_hearts.htm



Blogged by Ngo Thuy Hanh - HSCV member

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