About Me (In My Own Words)
Diagnosed with Tetrology of Fallot in 1977 at about 9 months old. Initial Blalock-Taussig shunt performed that year with full repair as open heart surgery in 1979 at 3 years old. After 30 years with no complaints, developed symptomatic Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation which, required valve replacement in late 2009. Lucky to have experts in adults with congenital disease available in my hometown. Valve was replaced with an endograft at the same children's hospital where all of my other surgeries were performed.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Kansas City
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My surgery date is:
December 20, 2009
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I was diagnosed with:
Pulmonary Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. James O'Brien