The Uncertainty of Being "Cured" from a Heart Defect.
TL;DR
The author shares her experience of being born with a heart defect that was repaired by age 4, but still experiencing health issues later in life. She describes her recent visit to the emergency room and reflects on the long-term effects of her medical treatment, including the need for ongoing health monitoring.
Topics:healthpersonal-health#health-monitoring#heart-defect#long-term-effects#medical-treatment#patient-experience#personal-health
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