I had three open heart surgeries in the first 18 months of my life.
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Then he explained that millie had coronary artery disease narrowing of the arteries in her heart.
Living with congenital heart disease.
Millie s story lady you re in trouble the doctor told millie.
Heart disease today is considered the top preventable disease in the united states.
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.
Millie was active and enjoyed golf bowling cooking playing cards and family activities.
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Surviving and living with heart disease september 1 2016 9 10am est i am a 52yr old women my story really began in 1979 when my mother began her battle with heart disease with 2 open heart sugeries and multiple heart attacks her frail 104 pound frame lost the battle in june 18 1988 at the young age of 48.
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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.
Unfortunately she also had a family history of heart disease.