A Connection between the Flu, Arthritis & Heart Disease: A Mother’s Instincts

Jun 25, 2019 · 29m 47s

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Marie O’Donnell is Heart Mom to Anna who was born with complex, congenital heart disease. Anna is a Fontan Warrior and has been a model cardiac patient for more than...

Marie O’Donnell is Heart Mom to Anna who was born with complex, congenital heart disease. Anna is a Fontan Warrior and has been a model cardiac patient for more than a decade. Anna was born with double outlet right ventricle, complete atrioventricular canal defect, patent ductus, heterotaxy syndrome, ADHD and anxiety disorder.

Marie O’Donnell is a return Guest. During Season 2, Marie joined Kathy Baker and Dawn Silverman in an episode entitled, “Making Memories Every Day.” Marie is a schoolteacher and has worked with the Make a Wish Foundation as a Wish Granter.

In this episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna," Marie talks with Anna about her daughter's experience after she contracted the flu. Is there a connection between heart defects, the flu, and arthritis? Tune in to hear what Marie's motherly instinct believes about her daughter's chronic illness.

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Author	Anna Jaworski
Organization	Anna Jaworski
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Tags	#adhd #anxiety_disorder #arthritis #atrioventricular_canal_defect #av_canal_defect #congenital_heart_defects #dorv #double_outlet_right_ventricle #flu #flu_a #fontan_procedure #heterotaxy_syndrome #liver_damage #patent_ductus_arteriosis #pda #rheumatoid_arthritis