Our Congenital Heart Surgery Program staff is inspired by the strength of our heart warrior, Alaina, who was born with a congenital heart defect. Her family chose Medical City Children's Hospital to provide her with high-quality heart care. After a full sternotomy, Alaina is doing better than ever!
Alaina's congenital heart surgery story
Alaina is back to living a normal childhood, after having a sternotomy to address a congenital heart defect.
June 04, 2020
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