United States: 16 months, she is saved by a heart transplant In Chicago, a baby suffering from serious heart problems and hospitalized for more than 100 days was saved by a heart transplant. The story of the little girl, named Ava, has touched all America.

Her story touched the United States. A, 16 months, remained hospitalized in Chicago for 111 days before finally suffering a heart transplant. And be saved. This is the message posted two days ago by his mother on Facebook that moved the country: "She will receive her heart today A gift of a great family in those darkest hours have chosen to give. life to our daughter. "

Indeed, following a domestic accident, William, 2 years old, was taken to hospital when he stopped breathing. "We were both at work, and William was his nurse. He ate noodle soup with chicken and he strangled with a piece of chicken. The doctors did everything they could, they have him gave a dozen drug and eventually his heart went back, "says Jamie Heard, the mother of the child.

A nice gesture

If his heart restarts, William is brain dead. William's parents then agree to make an organ donation. And that's Ava who will benefit. 800 km distance between them. The heart arrived at 4:30 am from Tennessee. For this important time, the whole family met Ava. After several hours of operation, the transplant is a success.

For Christmas, the little girl is still in hospital, but she now breathes on her own and should be able to leave the hospital next week.