Heart surgery for children

Beginning in November 2005 with a 6 years old boy named Hoang Son, Lua Viet has been supporting heart surgery for children whose family otherwise has no mean for continuning their life. Since then, Lua Viet has funded heart surgery for over a dozen children, and we are actively raising fund for this program. Lua Viet local representative interviews and carefully studies each case to ensure that the child is a good candidate for heart surgery, and that the family is indeed without mean. Lua Viet is fortunate to have developed a good working relationship with the heart surgeon team at a highly qualified hospital in Saigon. This team evaluates and performs each surgery case.

Each case is unique and there is always risk involved. Lua Viet asks for your support in giving some of these children a second chance in life.

Pictures of heart surgery



Hoang Son being examined and evaluated for heart surgery.


Hoang Son had a congenital malformation of the heart ventricule. At the time, he was at a high risk of cardiac failure as well as secondary lung failure.


The family before the surgery


Hoang Son being prepared for heart surgery


Heart surgery in progress.


Hoang Son recovering after the surgery. He is currently doing well and growing up as a normal boy.


luaviet@luaviet.org 06/27/07 22:35