Nadine’s Story
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Five-year-old Nadine has had a unique medical journey. After prenatal tests revealed a rare congenital heart defect, a surgical intervention was performed while she was still in the womb. The operation was a success and Nadine’s heart was able to function at about 80 percent. However, this didn’t spell the end of Nadine’s hardship, as she required open heart surgery at birth and was later diagnosed with craniosynostosis, a condition that causes the bones in a baby’s skull to join together too early. A proud CHEO School student with a confident and friendly attitude, Nadine is a shining example of resilience.
Watch this young warrior thrive in the face of health challenges: