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Annika

HLHS with Heterotaxy, Fontan


Annika
Annika
 
 
 
Annika was born in 1997 with HLHS, heterotaxy and polysplenia. She had all three surgeries done by Dr. Bove at the University of Michigan, and has been lucky enough to be healthy ever since. While those first few years were tough, and you are never worry-free with a HLHS child, we have had nine incredibly fun years for which we are truly grateful.

Marie and Kelly, Annika's Parents (Chicago, Illinois)


This article was last updated on April 29, 2008

  • Born:  June 23, 1997
  • Diagnosis:  Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) with heterotaxy
  • Treatment:  Norwood Procedure 6/97, Hemi-Fontan 11/97, Fontan 6/99


 

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