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Patient of the Month: Victoria

Published on: 6/1/2018
Despite tremendous odds, Victoria recovered from hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) surgery. Fast-forward to today, now a teenager, she is leading a healthy life with her family in South Florida. She enjoys music and playing basketball with her siblings.
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