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Monday I received a phone call from my son Brandon's (age 11) school stating that he had passed out during gym class and the ambulance was on their way. Upon examination at the hospital it was determined his heart had went into V Tach and that his defibrillator fired and saved his life. If it wouldn't be far you guys, especially Lisa Salberg advising me to seek a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic 5 years ago, he would not have had the defibrillator and he would not be here today. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are all Godsend. Next week we take a trip to Dr. Ackermann at the Mayo Clinic for exams.
Diagnosed 98
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Kay Julius
Diagnosed '98
Defib 02 in St. Louis
Myectomy 03 at Mayo in Rochester
One son diagnosed at age 3 in 2002 Defib implanted 2004
Other son diagnosed at age 14 in 2010 defib implanted 2010
5 out of 7 siblings positive for HCM with Defibs, 3 neices diagnosed with defibs, 1 nephew (died suddenly at age 10), 1 great-nephew diagnosed at age 1 month
Brother age 50 transplant in 09 at Barnes in St. Louis -
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Today's technology is life saving!! And, I agree.......Thank you HCMA for saving lives !!Onward and Upward !
Diagnosed 4/07 HCM with fixed & dynamic obstruction
Myectomy with resected cordonae tendonae 4/08 CCF
ICD 10/08 -
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This makes me smile. ICD's are truly little angels!
KayeComment
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I am so glad that your son is ok, but very sorry to hear that his device was called on to do its job.Daughter of Father with HCM
Diagnosed with HCM 1999.
Full term pregnancy - Son born 11/01
ICD implanted 2/03; generator replaced 2/2005 and 2/2012
Myectomy 8/11/06 - Joe Dearani - Mayo Clinic.Comment
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As a Mom, I rejoice with you!Comment
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So glad he had an ICD!
GordonMyectomy on Feb. 5, 2007.Comment
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Praise God !!!
I am sooooo happy he is okay
49 yrs. old
Diagnosed at 31.
Cardiac Arrest 2003, RF Ablation in AZ, no positive result -
First ICD 2003 - In 2006 lead went bad, abandoned lead, threaded new one & new generator
Myectomy 5-5-05 at The Cleveland Clinic - Dr. Lever & Dr. Smedira -heart surgeon.
Currently have Grade 2 Diastolic Dysfunction with pulmonary hypertension & pulmonary edema.
My brother passed away suddenly at 34 yrs old from HCM.
2 teenage children, ages 17 and 15.Comment
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Such a wonderful story Thank God for ICD's.Midge
Diagnosed in 1977, Myectomy in 1981 @ Mayo Rochester
ICD&Pacemaker 1996
Heart transplant March 19, 2004 @ Mayo Rochester
Mom of Kaye.Comment
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I am happy for you and your family and proud to be associated with the HCMA!
LeonGod Squad co-moderator
Nothing is as gentle as strength and nothing is as strong as gentlenessComment
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Glad the ICD Worked. Maybe it's time to pull him out of gym class, though.
Bob
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Glad your son had an ICD and he is ok!!May 1993 - Diagnosed Apical HCM
Nov 2010 - ICDComment
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What a wonderful story and thanks for sharing it! Folks need to hear this stuff."Some days you're the dog... some days you're the hydrant."Comment
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Thank you for your kind words. We will have many questions for the Mayo Clinic doctors next week and will keep you update on his condition.Kay Julius
Diagnosed '98
Defib 02 in St. Louis
Myectomy 03 at Mayo in Rochester
One son diagnosed at age 3 in 2002 Defib implanted 2004
Other son diagnosed at age 14 in 2010 defib implanted 2010
5 out of 7 siblings positive for HCM with Defibs, 3 neices diagnosed with defibs, 1 nephew (died suddenly at age 10), 1 great-nephew diagnosed at age 1 month
Brother age 50 transplant in 09 at Barnes in St. LouisComment
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So glad the ICD was there to do it's job! Also, we are all so blessed to have the HCMA there for us!!!
--JoAnneDiagnosed Feb. 2008
ICD June 2010
Septal Myectomy (Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Bruce Lytle) August 2010Comment
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WOW... that is now 4 in a month!!!!! 3 ICD - 1 - AED save in our HCMA families..
Days like this make me KNOW that 15 years ago starting the HCMA was a wise choice... albeit a tough one.... sure glad I did not get scared away
But guys.. I need more help... we need to hire some more people.. and we need the funds to do it! HELP...
Our work is too important to not do it right!
LisaKnowledge is power ... Stay informed!
YOU can make a difference - all you have to do is try!
Dx age 12 current age 46 and counting!
lost: 5 family members to HCM (SCD, Stroke, CHF)
Others diagnosed living with HCM (or gene +) include - daughter, niece, nephew, cousin, sister and many many friends!
Therapy - ICD (implanted 97, 01, 04 and 11, medication
Currently not obstructed
Complications - unnecessary pacemaker and stroke (unrelated to each other)Comment
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