4-year-old Arctura, born with a heart defect, received a donor heart after a 1,025-day wait and was discharged from Texas Children's Hospital.

4-year-old Arctura, born with a congenital heart defect, was discharged from Texas Children's Hospital after a 1,025-day wait for an organ transplant, or nearly 3 years. The young girl received a donor heart on March 29 and was sent off with a celebratory parade by staff on April 18. Arctura's heart had a malformed tricuspid valve, affecting blood flow and causing her heart to become enlarged.

April 19, 2024
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