Heart to heart
Updated: 2013-10-20 08:01
(China Daily)
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Congenital heart disease is one of the most common birth defects. It is especially prevalent in high-altitude regions.
Tamdrin, 16, was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, when a team from the Chinese Red Cross and the General Hospital of Armed Police Forces visited her hometown in Maizhokunggar county in the Tibet autonomous region. Her father agreed to let her go to Beijing after finding out the seriousness of the disease and how they were going to treat her. Tamdrin is one of five Tibetan children receiving free treatment at the General Hospital of Armed Police Forces in Beijing.
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Tamdrin's hands are cold because of intravenous drops. Before the operation, Tamdrin's father held her little hands tightly to warm them. Photos by Shi Yangkun / Xinhua |
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On the day before the operation, Tamdrin wrote that she hoped all the children's surgeries would be successful. Liu Changlong / Xinhua |
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Tamdrin says she is happy to be in Beijing but is also worried about the outcome of the operation before setting out. Liu Changlong / Xinhua |
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Once the operation ends, Tamdrin's father rushes to have a look at his daughter and helps her comb her hair. |
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The operation proves a success. Tamdrin's father (left, second) smiled widely at the good news. |
(China Daily 10/20/2013 page6)