I had three open heart surgeries in the first 18 months of my life.
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Millie s story lady you re in trouble the doctor told millie.
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I was transferred to the local children s hospital and after several procedures i was diagnosed with pulmonary atresia a type of congenital heart defect chd.
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However heart disease has been described and studied by people across the world since the times of ancient egypt.
Personal stories there are many types of heart disease but no matter what the type the experience of living with it can have a profound impact on the patient and those who care about them.
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Heart disease today is considered the top preventable disease in the united states.
Millie was active and enjoyed golf bowling cooking playing cards and family activities.
Then he explained that millie had coronary artery disease narrowing of the arteries in her heart.
Living with congenital heart disease.
Unfortunately she also had a family history of heart disease.
When i was born my parents and doctors knew immediately that something was wrong.
Adult congenital heart disease.