article_snippet: And remarkably, after surgery to rewire Karen MacLachlan heart, Karen MacLachlan has made a full recovery.
article_snippet: Months after Karen MacLachlan collapse, Karen MacLachlan underwent corective open heart surgery.
article_snippet: Karen MacLachlan then had a year of rehabilitation to get Karen MacLachlan heart used to even the most gentle exercise.
article_snippet: Karen MacLachlan said: 'After doctors fixed her heart I was really poorly, I didn't realise how much corective open heart surgery would affect me. '
article_snippet: Since recovering, Ms MacLachlan has returned to a normal life but was keen to raise awareness of ALCAPA and other Congenital Heart problems.
article_snippet: Proud: After major surgery to re-wire Ms MacLachlan heart, Ms MacLachlan has been left with a six-inch.
article_snippet: Ms MacLachlan picture joined those of seven other people who had pacemakers fitted and underwent heart surgery, at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, in Glasgow.
highlights_snippet: Has now undergone corrective surgery and is on road to recovery .