{"id":34312,"date":"2022-01-11T08:24:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T13:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heart-valve-surgery.com\/heart-surgery-blog\/?p=34312"},"modified":"2022-01-11T14:14:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T19:14:51","slug":"baby-alfred-gift-of-life-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heart-valve-surgery.com\/heart-surgery-blog\/2022\/01\/11\/baby-alfred-gift-of-life-india\/","title":{"rendered":"After Emergency Surgery, Baby Alfred Gets “Second Chance” at Life!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In November… Thanks to your extraordinary support, the patient community at HeartValveSurgery.com sponsored the cardiac surgery of Baby Alfred<\/a>, a courageous 8-month old boy from Nigeria, who suffered from Tetralogy of Fallot, a life-threatening form of heart valve disease.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, after traveling from Nigeria to Amrita Institute of Medial Sciences and Research Centre<\/a> in Kerala, India, Alfred’s medical team quickly learned that his condition was much worse than expected.<\/p>\n

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\"TetralogyAlfred Arrives at Amrita Institute in India After Traveling from Nigeria<\/p>\n

 
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Rob Raylman, the CEO of Gift of Life International<\/a>, shared with me, “Alfred had a very difficult trip to India from Nigeria. Alfred had to be rushed to the hospital upon arrival at the airport. Alfred is now on a ventilator. The medical team will need to determine if a surgery can be performed to address his cardiac issues.”<\/p>\n

 
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From Potential Tragedy to Medical Triumph<\/h2>\n

Thanks to the fantastic medical team at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Baby Alfred’s condition improved and his cardiac function stabilized.<\/p>\n

Then, Dr. Brijesh P. K. (cardiac surgeon)<\/a> and Dr. R. Krishna Kumar (cardiologist)<\/a> performed a successful procedure on Alfred for Tetraology of Fallot.\u00a0 Here is a picture of Alfred just a few days after his procedure.<\/p>\n

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If you are curious… Here are the medical notes from his surgery, “Alfred is now stable. In addition to PDA stenting proposed earlier, additional stenting RVOT – right ventricular outflow – was also done today morning.\u00a0 His saturation levels are up to 85% and he is expected to continue his improvement. He is in ICU under ventilator support after the procedure (which is normal). The mother met the child.\u00a0 We are all relieved. Thank you for all your prayers and support.”<\/p>\n

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\"Dr.Dr. Brijesh P. K. (cardiac surgeon) & Dr. Kumar (cardiologist)<\/p>\n

 
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Thank You! Thanks Gift of Life! Thanks Amrita Institute!<\/h2>\n

I am so incredibly happy in this moment.<\/p>\n

Tears of joy are flowing down my face.<\/p>\n

Thanks to your wonderful support of HeartValveSurgery.com, we were able to come together – as a community – to support Alfred and his family in their time of need.\u00a0 Thank you! Thank you!\u00a0 Thank you!<\/p>\n

I would also like to thank Rob Raylman and the entire team at Gift of Life International.\u00a0 The planning of these types of international and philanthropic procedures is not easy.\u00a0 When you add COVID into the mix, the logistical challenges amplify.\u00a0 However, Rob and the Gift of Life International team did now waiver in their mission to provide Alfred a “second chance” at life.\u00a0 Thanks Gift of Life!<\/p>\n

To the medical team at Amrita Institute of Medial Sciences and Research Centre in Kerala, India, words cannot express our gratitude for your commitment to Alfred and his family.\u00a0 Your team showed compassion, empathy and world-class medical care to save the life of Baby Alfred.\u00a0 That is pure and wonderful.\u00a0 Thank you!!!!<\/p>\n

 
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Congrats Alfred!<\/h2>\n

To Baby Alfred, you are now on your way to a healthy life with a mended heart.\u00a0 I am so very happy for you and your family!!!<\/p>\n

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While we have not met yet, I look forward to the time when I can give you a big, big, big hug.<\/p>\n

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