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This is an article that appeared in our local paper this week about my nephew... allow me a moment to brag!
Lisa
Knowledge 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)
How wonderful and proud you should be.. I know you are more like a mom to him so auntie enjoy and be proud .. its a moment that lets everyone shine who has a hand in raising a child to a successful adult . John has worked hard and done himself and everyone who loves him proud..congrats!
Pam
Dx @ 47 with HOCM & HF:11/00
Guidant ICD:Mar.01, Recalled/replaced:6/05 w/ Medtronic device
Lead failure,replaced 12/06.
SF lead recall:07,extracted leads and new device 2012 [email protected] Tufts, Boston:10/5/03; age 50. ( [email protected] 240 mmHg ++)
Paroxysmal A-Fib: 06-07,2010 controlled w/sotalol dosing
Genetic mutation 4/09, mother(d), brother, son, gene+
Mother of 3, grandma of 3:Tim,27,Sarah,33w/6 y/o old Sophia, 5 y/o Jack, Laura 34, w/ 5 y/o old Benjamin
Brag away! It's great to hear good news. Congrats, and thanks for sharing!
Theresa
Philippians 4:4-9; Wife, & 39 yo Mom to 9 year old son and 6 year old son/daughter twins; Diagnosed with HoCM 1999; Cleveland Clinic Myectomy and ICD, January 2006.
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