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Drake Michael

Coarctation of the Aorta


 

Drake

Our son Drake was born June 6th 2000. At just 1 week early he was the perfect baby. The doctors felt that he was completely healthy and sent him home the day after he was born. When Drake was 5 weeks old I took him in for his well baby check up and his heart rate was high along with his respirations. His pediatrician sent us to the pediatric cardiologist the next day. From that point on our lives changed. Drake and I were flown by lifeflite to Omaha where he would have his surgery. Kamran drove to Mitchell to pick up my mom and they went the rest of the way to Omaha.

The day after we got to Omaha, Drake had his surgery. The doctors did a complete repair and Drake was discharged to go home 8 days after his surgery.

Drake is now a happy, healthy 2-1/2 yr. old that is full of energy!

? Stephanie and Kamran, Drake's Parents (The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota)


This article was last updated on February 8, 2003

  • Born:  June 6, 2000
  • Diagnosis:  Coarctation of the Descending aorta
  • Treatment:  Coarctation Complete Repair (July 14, 2000)


 

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