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MARFAN SYNDROME: Haleema's story

Aug 06, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 27
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Episode description

Haleema had five heart surgeries while pregnant and almost lost her baby girl. At one point, her family was told she probably wouldn't make it. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Haleema, now 25, about her rare condition - and how her world changed the moment she looked into her daughter's eyes.


More information on Haleema's condition, Marfan syndrome:


https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/research-successes/stopping-life-threatening-complications-of-marfan-syndrome


https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/research/marfan-gene-research


If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk


To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at thetickertapes@bhf.org.uk

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