Jack's Story: Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2016
- At age 16, Jack Cadigan appeared to be a healthy, athletic high school student, playing on his school’s basketball team. That summer, Jack volunteered at a medical clinic in Haiti where they discovered he had an issue with his heart. He came to Mass General where Dr. Ami Bhatt diagnosed him with an atrial septal defect, which was repaired through surgery. Jack immediately noticed a big difference in his health, not realizing how limited he was before the surgery.
Learn more about the Mass General Corrigan Minehan Heart Center: www.massgeneral.org/heartcenter/ - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
Thank you for posting this. I'm struggling to find a community. I'm 31 and have mitral valve disease. I've had four open heart surgeies and five ischemic strokes. May God bless all of you who have been afflicted with heart disease. Sending you love and positive vibes during this pandemic.
God is in control. We love you, Nicole.
@@88niteowl88 thank you so much for this beautiful message. It is from such a loving and encouraging place. ❤️
I am 23years old and I was newly diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect last May. I cannot afford the 600k surgery. I am still looking for other options. Thanks for this great video.
You should contact Massachusetts General Hospital. They performed the surgery for the girl for free... maybe they will for you too. Unless that was all just lies and this "story" is just empty propaganda for the hospital to gain more paying "customers" :(
You might not need surgery, all depends on the size and its impact on heart function.
600k!! Thankgod we have the NHS
Prayers
Was born premature 2 months ahead of time in 1981. Was followed medically through my initial 5 years with a slight murmur initially but later disappeared. Lived normally for 37 years and kept very active until I was recommended by my family doctor to get an echo cardiogram following my father's untimely passing a few months earlier from an unrelated open heart surgery.
With a planned trip to Peru to high altitude within a couple of months, I was diagnosed with ASD, had no prior symptoms but apparently a very enlarged ventricle. Underwent catheter surgery to patch a 22mm hole 4 months later and doing well now after 2 months. Still need to take blood thinner medication for 3-6 months and then follow up with my cardiologist after 6 months. Had my pediatrician done an echo back when I was a toddler, this procedure could've been done much earlier in my life but it's no use blaming anyone
since without symptoms, it's hard to detect or even think the heart might be at risk.
Hiking Matchu Picchu will have to wait a little! :)
I am 33 and diagnosed same 1month back..can i contact you?? I am worried..
@@pb3482 don't be worried. It's a very simple surgery. It takes about 90 mins with local anesthesia, you're still awake but won't feel much. Had this been done 30 years ago, you would have needed open heart surgery with a longer recovery timeframe. Went back to normal within 2 weeks, just no heavy lifting since the incision was at the groin level. After 6 months on blood thinners, I didn't need to take them anymore. Clean bill of health! Couldn't have asked for better
How are you doing now?
@@erdenemashbat3379 very well. It's been 3 years since and heart went back to its normal size. And I got to finally hike the Inca trail a month ago. High altitude was not an issue anymore
@@baho6836 Omg that's fantastic!!
My sister also diagnose with ventricular septal defect few days ago she's 19... And we are realy sad about it 😟 .after watching this video I've got some strength that everything will be alright after surgery.. But our problem now is that we can't afford it 😞 .
I just got diagnosed with it I’m scared and I’m gonna go through open heart surgery
Awmann
@@khaughy I’m so sorry I’m praying for you
@@khaughy how are you now?
@@mannysmith7297 doing amazing and a lot better than I thought I would, I don’t even think about it at all.
24 years old with HLHS doing well
I have diagnosed with VSD, a type of CHD, i never met a person who has the same disease, so I'm not sure if we gonna live a normal life or we're gonna die in any moment, this problem caused me to be mentally unstable especially during my childhood because I'm always have been thinking that my days are numbered.
Hey, you're not alone. I also have VSD, am adult and alive. How big is your defect?
@@raynevault6545 Hello! I have no idea how severe is my case becasue i stopped going to hospital since i turned 12 years old in 2005
I’m 12 and I had 2 open heart surgeries relatableeee
Zoe Tsui May I ask what caused you to need them? Just curious lol ❤️❤️ I hope you’re all right !
Story time? Like can you explain the whole surgery like when you was about to go into surgery
I'm 27, also had 2 open heart surgeries. Might go for a 3rd.
İ was born with congentinal heart diases too it calls TOF ❤️
Do people with such a disease have a normal marital life? Or are they restricted from certain things in intimacy?
Not sure if you're joking, but no there isn't any restriction to perform physical activites except for anything underwater such as scuba diving. Your spouse will get to enjoy all the intimacy with you after this 😉
Hi i'm kenneth 23y/o. I am a filipino with (CHD/VSD) when i was younger i live my live like a normal child until 21yo. But know i am limited to do things because if i get tired or lack of rest/sleep i feel so very very bad pain in my chest and left face and arm and also my left feet. But i can't go to the hospital because we are poor. But i know in my heart jesus come here on earth to save us, i believe only jesus can heal me. Please i need your'e prayer. I prays that every surgery you do is perfect and successful. I speak healing for everyone! In jesus name! Amen! Thanks and God Bless!
KENMAZING MENDOZA I hope and pray the best for u brother! Always positive minds! I got severe anxiety/panic disorder with being a hypochondriac and even though my results came back normal I still feel severely sick and feel like I’m gonna die. Prayer is the true medicine and I hope u enjoy ur life! Stay positive bro
Hi ken, you have same case with my boyfriend he has hole in he's heart / chd. I dont know what to do. The doctor advise us to undergo heart surgery but were poor. You dont have plan to under surgery?
Yow bro. Im also a filipino and had a congenital heart disease. Leta encourage each other bro add me on facebook. Ceejay Calzada is my name. We are Healed bro in Jesus name🥰
How are you now?
Hi po musta kana po ngayon?
I had 3 open heart surgeries my venctial was cris cross o can relate to you
Samantha gilbert not sure of your condition i was born with levo transposition..l transposition.have been doing good all my life im 41 now..hope your doing good!!
Are you okay
I went undiagnosed for 30 years. Atrial Septum Defect, Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Veinous Return, A-Fib, Enlarged Heart. 9 years after surgery I have hypertension and spells of A-Fib returning.
So you had teralogy of fallot
What are your symptoms????
@@beepboop9519 flutters/palpitations, feeling light headed and dizzy from time to time. My Apple Watch catches the a-fib before I do most of the time.
Wow!! How are you now?
@@briansosa8282 pretty good for the most part. Taking several medications but feel ok.
After surgery can do gym
Sure can but avoid lifting heavy weights the first few weeks. The incision is done close to the groin and takes a few days for the swelling to go away