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

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna--1256958/support.