Premature Baby Has Heart Failure, Survives Open-Heart Surgery at 2 Months Old

Premature Baby Has Heart Failure, Survives Open-Heart Surgery at 2 Months Old
Courtesy of Stephanie Tawata via American Heart Association
Jenni Julander
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A Hawaiian boy who suffered congenital heart failure and underwent open-heart surgery at 2 months old is being hailed for becoming an American Heart Association (AHA) ambassador years later.

After Jase was born premature, his family was grateful to be able to bring him home from the hospital. But their world turned upside down when he was diagnosed with heart failure at his 2-month well-check.

Jenni Julander
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Jenni Julander is a writer based in the Rocky Mountains, where she received her writing education. She covers human interest and trending news for The Epoch Times.
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