Thomas's Success Story


Published on: 12/11/2012

On August 28 2011 my son experienced Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). He was hospitalized at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, and was put on medication. A few weeks later he had a heart cath with an ablation.
 
"I still find myself crying when I think about what could have happened. I am so proud of him for being so brave throughout everything. Thank you Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and Dr. Fishberger."

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