This was a surprising find today!
Doctor Giancarlo Rastelli
It turns out that the doctor who invented the procedure used by Sarah's pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon to rebuild her heart is up for beatification for sainthood. What a fun connection!
I am looking forward to learning more about his life. He died so young, at age 36 years. He must have been a pious man at such a young age to be considered.
His story reminds me of Dr. Moscati's story. Have you read this? His story is a great one for our modern times........especially for the boys.
Sarah's surgeon, Dr. Frank Hanley, may not be a saint, but he is one of the best surgeons on the world. We found this out a few months after her first surgery. In the last decade, he has invented a procedure for Tetralogy of Fallot. It is pretty exciting. He will be known for this procedure forever.
Just wanted to share........and find a place to store the link so I could find it later.
St. John of God, patron saint of heart patients, pray for us!
Blessings,
Chari
1 comment:
How cool and so interesting too. It seems St. Mascoli and Dr. Rastelli were both unmarried; like they devoted their lives to God through medicine. What a great connection to have and how consoling too :)
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