Amy Moon Hunter is Thriving after Being Born with a Congenital Heart Condition
Hunter is now 33 years old and thriving by defying the odds.
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Doctors predicted Amy Moon Hunter only had a few days to live after she was born. She was born with a congential heart defect that is very rare. Hunter is now 33 years old and thriving by defying the odds, reports the Uintah Basin Standard.
From those early days of birth Hunter was a fighter, and she refused to give up. Doctors kept lengthening her expected lifespan from a few days to a few months.
Hunter gives her parents a lot of credit for giving her the strength to fight through her condition.
"It could have been a crutch but my parents made me do everything, they never let me be a baby about it, they never treated me any differently," she told the news provider.
She has received two valve replacements that have kept her going and improved her quality of life. She is expected to receive a mechanical valve soon, which will not need to be replaced again.
The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that about 36,000 children are born with a heart defect annually. The organization also estimates that between 650,000 and 1.3 million people are living with cardiovascular defects today.
The AHA provides access to countless resources for patients and their families on all heart-related conditions. They provide tips on healthy living as well as information about support groups and charities for those who are seeking to thrive despite their heart conditions.
The organization also funds research into ground breaking procedures and works to raise awareness through public education programs.
From those early days of birth Hunter was a fighter, and she refused to give up. Doctors kept lengthening her expected lifespan from a few days to a few months.
Hunter gives her parents a lot of credit for giving her the strength to fight through her condition.
"It could have been a crutch but my parents made me do everything, they never let me be a baby about it, they never treated me any differently," she told the news provider.
She has received two valve replacements that have kept her going and improved her quality of life. She is expected to receive a mechanical valve soon, which will not need to be replaced again.
The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that about 36,000 children are born with a heart defect annually. The organization also estimates that between 650,000 and 1.3 million people are living with cardiovascular defects today.
The AHA provides access to countless resources for patients and their families on all heart-related conditions. They provide tips on healthy living as well as information about support groups and charities for those who are seeking to thrive despite their heart conditions.
The organization also funds research into ground breaking procedures and works to raise awareness through public education programs.
