Baby whose parents feared had just days to live is 'thriving' after life-saving heart operation
A baby diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy is recovering after receiving a life-saving Berlin Heart device at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital. While the device has stabilized his condition, the family continues to wait for a permanent heart transplant.
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This story underscores the critical role of advanced medical technology in pediatric care and the ongoing challenges of organ transplant availability.
Image source, Family Photo Image caption, Baby Macs was facing death if he did not have a Berlin Heart fitted
Newyddion S4C chief correspondent Published 2 hours ago A baby, whose parents feared had just days to live, is "thriving" after having life-saving operations on his heart.
Macs Green, a previously "completely healthy baby" suffered two cardiac arrests and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy - which can lead to heart failure.
After a struggle to find suitable hospital beds, he has now had device called a Berlin Heart , external fitted, which takes over the function of his heart.
But he still needs a transplant and doctors have told his parents Catrin and Dylan they do not know how long the wait will be before he gets one.
But, after his operation in Newcastle's Freeman Hospital, Dylan said Macs was already "completely different" from how he was before.
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