Emily has stolen our hearts! She was brought to Medical City Children’s Hospital in need of expert heart care and received a mini-sternotomy to fix her heart. This minimally invasive approach resulted in a shorter hospital stay and shorter recovery time. Six days after her surgery, Emily went home with a full, healthy heart!
Emily's congenital heart story
Six days following her mini-sternotomy, Emily was able to leave Medical City Children's.
June 04, 2020
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