A Child’s Miracle Healing: Heart Transplant Recipient Self-Heals
LUXies, when I first heard this story, I just had to share it with you all!! This is a beautiful tale of how a miracle occurred for this spirited British teen, Hannah Clark, who as a child was a heart transplant recipient, and the wondrous healing abilities the human body is capable of demonstrating.
In 1995, at the tender age of two, British doctors were faced with the challenge to create a solution to best address Hannah’s failing heart. Her case was unique and the top cardiologists suggested they graft a 5-month-old donor heart directly onto her own. This added heart was like an extra ‘engine’ in a car that helped to assist Hannah in living a normal, healthy life.
During the long journey, a very surprising discovery was made. After five years of the second heart being implanted, it was realized that her original heart had actually healed itself to the point where the implant could be removed at the 10-year mark! That’s right LUXies, the original problem or malfunction was completely gone! Definitely something that falls into the category of ‘miracle’ and was also seen as impossible up until this point.
“This shows that the heart can indeed repair itself if given the opportunity,” said Dr. Douglas Zipes, a past president of the American College of Cardiology. Zipes was not linked to Clark’s treatment or to the Lancet paper. “The heart apparently has major regenerative powers, and it is now key to find out how they work.”
The most impactful fact here is that our bodies, especially our hearts are much more hearty to challenge then previously expected. Doctors continue to study her case to find how this could help other heart transplant patients in the future.
We are happy to report that this tale of heartache, perseverance, will, and magnificent miracles has a happy ending! Hannah’s battle of strength and courage has brought her to a place of normalcy in her life. She is now 16, healthy and thriving and is even taking up normal teenage activities like sports and even enjoys a part-time job!!
To read the full story or learn more, visit The Guardian.
Healing.Life.LUX.
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