Dad gets cutting-edge double lung transplant after nearly dying of COVID-19
Dad gets cutting-edge double lung transplant after nearly dying of COVID-19 • 15 min read After COVID-19, cutting-edge double lung transplant could save dad’s life: Part 1 When the virus swept through Leo Castillo’s home, his wife and son recovered, but he almost died. Then, the family learned about the revolutionary surgery.Northwestern Memorial Hospital Leo Castillo came to the United States from Honduras nearly 21 years ago with a bright future in mind. After settling in Washington, D.C., and starting a family, he started working toward a personal dream. “He really likes trucks. He...