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Navigating Life with HLHS and Marfan Syndrome: Rachael's Powerful Story

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Send us a textDiscover the remarkable resilience of Rachael Gott, our extraordinary guest born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Despite her condition remaining uncorrected, Rachel has navigated a complex medical journey, including ten cardiac ablations and two device implants, all while avoiding open-heart surgeries. Rachael also faces Marfan syndrome, which adds another layer of complexity to her life. Join us as Rachael shares her inspiring story, highlighting her ability to overcome innumerable challenges and offering hope to others with congenital heart disease (CHD).Rachael's journey is one of incredible strength and persistence. She opens up about her experiences with multiple heart rhythm issues and the difficulties posed by various medications. As she discusses her forthcoming plans for an open-heart Maze procedure and potential heart and kidney transplants at the Cleveland Clinic, Rachael provides us with a unique glimpse into the emotional and physical toll of living with severe hea