Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Haitian Hearts Patient Operated in the Dominican Republic



This is Kewine.

I examined Kewine for the first time in June, 2010.

Kewine was living in a tent in Carrefour, just outside of Port-au-Prince.

She was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect. This is a hole between the lower chambers of the heart that allows blood to go in the wrong direction.

Kewine was operated in the Dominican Republic in June, the hole in her heart was patched, and she is now back in Haiti.

Her mother is very happy with the results.

And so are we.

Thank you to EVERYONE involved in Kewine's care.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dr. Carroll Could you please contact me as soon as possible. My fiance in Dominican republic has a one month old baby girl that was recently diagnosed with a hole in her heart. I would appreciate any help you could offer in finding help to get her treated. I have a copy of her medical report and echo-cardiogram. you can email me at : lynnette0325@yahoo.com thank you