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Blake Campbell

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Hemi-Fontan


Blake

...with Mom!

Our precious son Blake was born with HLHS on September 17, 2003. We found out about his diagnosis in utero and decided to do the three stage surgery.

We took Blake to the University of Michigan where Dr. Bove did his surgeries. We are so thankful for him and his entire staff. They not only took wonderful care of our son, but our family as well. Blake has had his Norwood, was on ECMO, had a diaphragm plication, and his hemi-Fontan. He has had some very difficult times, but God has carried us through.

We are so excited with Blake's progress. He has had speech and physical therapy to help him catch up. All of his caregivers have been so supportive and love him as if he was their own. God has taught us so much through our sweet little Blake.

— Geoff and Angela, Blake's Parents, and brother Will (Orange Park, FL)


This article was last updated on December 13, 2004

  • Born:  September 17, 2003
  • Diagnosis:  Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
  • Treatment:  Norwood Procedure, ECMO, Diaphragm Plication, Hemi-Fontan


 

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