A Singapore woman diagnosed with a rare heart condition is hoping to travel to the United States to get a heart and lung transplant. A campaign on online donation platform Give Asia has been set up for Amanda Lim Xuan, 30, to raise an estimated $3.15 million for the surgery. In a description on the site, Lim shared that she...
Amanda Lim Xuan requires a heart and lung transplant.A Singapore woman diagnosed with a rare heart condition is hoping to travel to the United States to get a heart and lung transplant.
In a description on the site, Lim shared that she was diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension in 2017, a condition shared by "15 people in a million". She inherited the disease from her father and her older sister also died from the condition. Lim wrote that, after various drug trials, her last option in Aug 2023 was to be started on a medication named Veletri, which initially worked but "soon grew ineffective while causing numerous side effects", leaving a heart and lung transplant asHowever, following numerous tests at the Singapore General Hospital , she was told she could not
Lim was accepted by the University of California San Diego for an appointment in early July to assess her transplant suitability, but the costs of transportation, the transplant and the medications she has to be on in the meantime pose a challenge.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sylvia Lim reveals WP MPs paid tribute at funeral of ‘driving force’ Lim Ee PingAs he walked by Mr Lim’s coffin, Mr Singh can be seen laying his hand briefly on it.
Read more »
'United States can be secure only if Asia is': Defence chief AustinSpeaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the Indo-Pacific region remained a priority for Washington.
Read more »
Food hunt at Singapore theme parks: Science Centre SingaporeYou know what to expect at our local theme parks, but what about the food? Our team of taste explorers take you on a wild ride through Singapore’s awesome theme parks and their culinary offerings. We're on a mission to uncover the unique flavours that make each theme park a gastronomic adventure too. Today, we explore Science Centre Singapore! Do..
Read more »
Chinese national arrested in S’pore for creating malware that allowed criminals to steal billionsProperties subject to seizure include a Singapore condominium unit and a Singapore-registered Ferrari.
Read more »
S’pore Chinese culture unique because it is established on foundations of multiculturalism: SM LeeIn Singapore, all citizens should put Singapore and its interests first, said SM Lee
Read more »
China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogueChina and the United States held consultations on maritime affairs.
Read more »