Cardiology, Patient Features

Going Strong 17 Months After Transplant

0 Comments 27 February 2013

You may remember Rylynn Riojas from the Children’s Med Dallas TV series. The toddler was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and waited 10 months for a donor heart. Those months were filled with many medical ups and downs, including a lifesaving procedure.

Watch her journey to a new lease on life, and then read a note from her mom about how Rylynn’s doing today.

 

 

Andrea Riojas, Rylynn’s mom, gives an update on how she is doing today:

Rylynn is doing great 17 months after her heart transplant.

Ry has done amazing since she received her heart transplant nearly 17 months ago. She is now attending preschool a few hours a day and loves every minute of it. She’s grown into such a smart, sweet little girl. She is still an excellent patient and adores our friends at Children’s Medical Center. We are so grateful for her good health and progress.

 

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