Amman Jordan Riley Heart Mission #37 – Day 5

We knew yesterday that Aya would be fragile after her PA band. And she was. Therefore, Riad decided to stay in the hospital overnight. Overall everyone behaved but Riad was busy. Omar had fevers and the viral panel came back positive for Covid. He was moved to an isolation room. So far the other kids are progressing well.

Aya stable but still intubated

Rawia resting comfortably

Abdul, well but anxious

Case 1 today is Adam Al Mahdawi. He is Jordanian/Palestinian with Down Syndrome and large VSD. He also has a small ASD (atrial septal defect).

Adam

Adam did well once we got an arterial line. The VSD and ASD are closed and everything looks good.

Dr. Mark had a special visitor whose family drove 2 hours for a quick hello and present a gift. Muyassar has had several surgeries for her complex heart condition and is thriving now.

Muyassar and family

Her gift to Dr. Mark

And inscription

Our next case is Malak Tartouzeh. A beautiful 10 year old Jordanian/Palestinian girl. She has a significant VSD that is causing too much blood to go to the lungs and signs that her lung blood pressure is becoming elevated. Her name means “angel” and it fits her personality. She is the youngest of 4 children in her family and the only girl.

Malak “Angel”

Malak’s VSD was closed successfully and she will be extubated soon after her arrival to the PICU.