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Leslie’s Big Day: Fontan Revision, Cox-Maze Procedure, and Pacemaker Implantation!

Leslie’s Big Day: Fontan Revision, Cox-Maze Procedure, and Pacemaker Implantation!

FromHeart to Heart with Anna


Leslie’s Big Day: Fontan Revision, Cox-Maze Procedure, and Pacemaker Implantation!

FromHeart to Heart with Anna

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What happens when a Fontan patient needs a tune-up? What kinds of procedures might a Fontan patient need after living with a Fontan heart? What can we learn from an experienced Fontanner who might be facing multiple medical procedures?Leslie Castro is a 48-year-old former single ventricle patient from Pennsylvania. She was born with tricuspid atresia, pulmonary stenosis and multiple other heart defects, and had the Classic Fontan at the age of 12 in 1985. She is almost 2 years post-transplant. Prior to transplant, Leslie had a very complicated journey with her heart. In just one day, she underwent a Fontan revision, Cox-Maze procedure, and pacemaker implantation. She also experienced arrhythmias and tried a range of medications to control her symptoms. Ultimately, the Fontan revision was unsuccessful which led to her receiving a transplant from a Hepatitis C positive intravenous drug user.   Fortunately, today Leslie is doing well and she is here to talk to us about her journey to transplant. Links to Leslie’s other “Heart to Heart with Anna” appearances:Classic Fontan Survivor Post-Cardiac Transplant: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/7884964Hepatitis C and Cardiac Transplantation:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/8500544An article by Dr. Barbara Deal, Dr. Constantine Mavroudis, and Dr. Carl Backer regarding their experience with Fontan revisions: https://academic.oup.com/ejcts/article/34/5/1034/379177?login=trueAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (if you'd like to try Buzzsprout for your podcast and get a bonus gift card -- and Anna will, too!) use this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=16817Links to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' Social Media and Podcast Pages:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna/id1132261435?mt=2MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/annajaworskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartwithAnna/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheartwithanna/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaJaworskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwWebsite: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/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:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
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.