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Transplant Recipient Debunks Myths about Transplants

Transplant Recipient Debunks Myths about Transplants

FromHeart to Heart with Anna


Transplant Recipient Debunks Myths about Transplants

FromHeart to Heart with Anna

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Aug 27, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Former professional soccer player, Chuck Estrada, shares his heart journey with Anna on this episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna." Chuck describes how he was born with transposition of the great arteries in 1974, the surgeries he required over time and the events that caused him to travel down a totally new and previously unexplored path by him. Chuck describes how his mother helped him to pursue his desire to be a professional ballplayer, despite having medical equipment which could have interfered with his ability to live the life he dreamed of.From the age of 19 until he received the Gift of Life, Chuck lived a life of uncertainty yet he never let go of his dream. When he finally couldn't play soccer and be the player his team deserved he retired from the sport but shortly after became a soccer coach.In today's episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" Chuck talks with Anna about common myths surrounding heart transplantation and what the truth is behind the misconceptions. Chuck's five years of living with a transplanted heart make him an expert in this field.In this clip, Anna thanks listeners of "Heart to Heart with Anna" and asks them to keep the comments on the podcast episodes coming!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite
Released:
Aug 27, 2018
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Podcast episode

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"Heart to Heart with Anna" is the longest-running podcast devoted to the congenital heart defect (CHD) community. Our shows feature Survivors, family members, medical professionals and others in the CHD community who wish to share their stories, expertise, and advice. This show is devoted to empowering, educating and enriching the lives of members of the CHD community.