Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute

08/04/2026

Let's celebrate our collective evolution 🫶✨.

Share two pics of your heart or lung warrior below - then and now.

07/04/2026

Considered a critical CHD, requiring immediate attention, Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) has a prevalence rate of 1/3300 ❣.

The defect sees oxygen-poor blood continuously circulated throughout the body and is often accompanied by holes in the heart 💘.

Help us raise hope by raising awareness.
Do you know a warrior who was diagnosed with TGA? ❤
We would love to hear / see how they are doing… Please share with us in the comments below.

05/04/2026

Wishing you a blessed and happy easter 🐰❤️.

02/04/2026

For all our patients and their families who are new to it all ❤️.

Most follow-up visits take place with your paediatric cardiologist - a specialist who continues to walk the journey with your heart warrior long after surgery.

Here is a glimpse of what you can expect at your check-ups 🩺.

01/04/2026

What milestones are you celebrating this month? ❤️

Is it your surgery anniversary? A CTICU discharge? A birthday?

Please share with us below. We would love to celebrate with you🫶

31/03/2026

The Vermeulen family’s warrior story🩷.

Our first news of a baby being given to us was on 12 May 2024. Our pastor gave a prophecy during a church service. A baby girl will be given to us, and she will be like a Miriam - therefore the name Mirria.

Mirria was born on 36 weeks, weighing 1.95 kg. What a shock!

She only gained 200g over a month’s time. She was very, very pale, regardless of being in the sun.

With our six week check up, we got the news I do not wish upon ANY PARENT - her heart has a murmur.

In a week’s time, we got admitted to Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, where they diagnosed Mirria with a bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta.

Dr. Sinyangwe (paediatric cardiologgist), along with Dr. Myburgh (cardiothoacic surgeon) worked with Mirria. What an amazing team. She was operated on that Friday. 3 hours we waited - it felt to us like never ending.

A few weeks after that, she became seriously ill due to a lung infection and NEC. Dr. Lazarus was (is still) excellent treating her and keeping us up to date. She is the definition of a “super doctor”!

She is now a growing, eating, laughing, jumping 10 month old baby, thriving in daycare.

We can only praise our Father for His work in our lives.

30/03/2026

Truncus arteriosus is an incredibly rare CHD in which the two main arteries connected to the heart – the pulmonary artery and the aorta do not separate during pregnancy 🤰

The presence of a ‘truncal valve’ is associated with numerous complications, and is often narrowed – limiting blood flow to the body ❤️

A CHD that presents with a hole in the septum between the lower chambers and one that requires immediate attention!

27/03/2026

24/03/2026

What are you currently relying on? ❤️❤️‍🩹

23/03/2026

The best way to start of the week ❤️. Celebrating and acknowledging this special and the Matsaneng family.

“Today marks exactly 1 year since you had your major heart surgery (ASD & VSD repair)... all thanks to Dr Mahloko (paediatrician), Dr Sinyangwe (paediatric cardiologist), Dr Myburgh (cardiothoracic surgeon), Dr Klebe (the anaesthetist) and the CTICU nursing staff at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital...

I’ve seen God through all of you 🙏.”

- heart-mom, Lindiwe Matsaneng

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21/03/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome Day 💛💙.

We feel incredibly fortunate to know and love so many Down Syndrome heart warriors and their families. In developing countries, approximately 1 in every 650 babies is born with Down Syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra 21st chromosome 🧬.

About 50% of children born with Down Syndrome are also born with a congenital heart defect (CHD). Sadly, CHDs remain the leading cause of mortality in this population during the first two years of life.

The most common CHD associated with Down Syndrome is Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD). This condition occurs when there are holes between the left and right sides of the heart, and the valves that control blood flow have not formed properly. In many cases, surgical intervention is required to repair the heart and restore healthy circulation 💙.

It is a real privilege to walk alongside these EXTRA special children and their families on their journeys. Thank you for all the joy you bring to our wards!

To all of our Down Syndrome warriors and their beautiful families... thank you for allowing us to be part of your stories. What an honour it is to know you and care for your precious hearts 💛❤️🫀.

20/03/2026

Every surgery involves many hands working together with one intention... protecting and restoring life🫶🌟.

Is there a doctor, nurse or team member who made a difference in your journey? ❤️🙏